Can you really make yourself happier by moving country or traveling...?

Question

or do you need to be happy where you are right now in order to be happy anywhere else?

i dunno, its just though i love traveling some see it as escapism, when i talk about the bad english weather, the boredom of society here etc

Answer 1

well if you like the country and hate the state then why move country's .. try travailing in your country . like go to state you always wanted to go to .. maybe on your way to each    one you'll find things that are really cool.  maybe even find what you have been looking for .. follow what your heart tells you to..  - popstaroneday  talking to u..       peace love and dream  

Answer 2

yes you can :) specially if it is just for tourism or vacation.  I love to see how different people interact and go about their lives in other countries.

but to answer your question better, when I was growing up, as a teenager, I wasn't happy with my peers. I had been going to the same school all my live and was bored. My parents moved away to a different city and told me I could stay to finish my last year of school with the same friends but I chose to go. Long story short, I had a blast. That last year of school I met new people and made tons of friends. When I came back I had a fresh view of what I wanted for my future and I'm still in contact with my old friends.

I love traveling and I would love to actually live in many different cities.

it is better if there is no ulterior motive though, and you may miss your family and friends.

not liking the weather is a big problem for me right now. I hate the weather here and can't wait to leave. I have to wait until I graduate in December but other than that I don't have any personal attachment to this place. I like the environment and the people :)

Answer 3

Sometimes it is good for a person to relocate to a more cheery atmosphere, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and live out a more peaceful life in the countryside.

Answer 4

Travelling is lovely, but remember, if you have problems, they will move with you. Just by moving away, doesn't mean they magically go.

Sometimes you end up with a new set!.

Answer 5

Good question. I have always wondered this myself.  But i think for some people, yes, it can be a good way to relieve stress, but it can do the exact opposite for some others.  Traveling gives you a new and refreshed perspective on life.  It can also make you realize how lucky you are, especially if you travel to certain places where people aren't so fortunate (like some 3rd world countries).  It really makes you appreciate what you have.  But when it all comes down to it, we can't escape our feelings of unhappiness. They will follow us wherever we go, until we can find happiness.  But if you enjoy traveling and it makes you happy, I say go for it.

Good luck with everything!

Answer 6

your problems will always follow you, travelling is great but you dont escape from anything.

Answer 7

Well, wherever you go, you always take yourself with you. That includes your troubles, your past, your issues, your bad habits, all of it. If you're moving to get away from problems or problematic people in your life, you have to realize that your personality traits may have created those problems or attracted those people to begin with, and if that's the case you will likely find yourself in similar situations wherever you go.

That said, traveling or moving somewhere new can certainly make you happy if it's a goal you've been wanting to fulfill -- if you've always had an interest in this country or city or culture; if it offers an opportunity that you can't get in your current location; if you are interested in seeing the world and getting a new point of view. If you hate the climate where you are, get seasonal depression and want more sunlight, or simply prefer a certain type of environment, then moving somewhere more suited to your personality will probably make you happier in that area of your life. If you are in a culture that oppresses your lifestyle, religion or any other aspect of your personality, then moving to a more accepting culture will probably make you happier in THAT area of your life.

I can tell you personally that traveling to Third World countries and seeing extreme poverty has helped me to value and appreciate every little thing that I used to take for granted. That change in perspective has made me a happier person, and has helped me to stop stressing about the little things, to stop wishing for material possessions, and to cherish all that I have, because in the global scheme of things I know I am very fortunate.