It is amazing the things traveling can do for a person – from reducing stress, improving relationships, creating core memories, and so much more. All of these things are directly related to the way that your mind and body ages, so why not travel? Visiting new places helps expand knowledge of new cultures and different traditions that exist solely based on your location, so traveling can even make you smarter! Here’s the reasoning behind how traveling to places like St. Augustine and Crescent Beach can be good for your health, and can maybe even keep you feeling young.
Healthy, Happy, and Young Again!
According to scientists, when we travel it is proven that we rewire our brains. Traveling creates new experiences, which is the key to building new neural pathways in the brain. By creating new neural pathways in the brain, you become more creative and accepting of new ideas – this is why travel makes you so happy. Experiences will bring you joy every time you think about them, whereas with objects, the happiness fades over time as you get used to it. This is the reason why spending money on experiences rather than objects can be the key to living a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Traveling has the ability to remove you from your daily routine and introduce you to new surroundings and experiences that you normally wouldn’t have, helping you reset your body and mind and contribute to personal growth. Traveling to St. Augustine is the perfect example. Here in St. Augustine, we have a unique culture and environment perfect for reaching out of your comfort zone and learning new things. For instance, you can visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and hold snakes and alligators, you can go for long walks on the beach, go swimming in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, visit Marineland and go swimming with the dolphins, and even visit the Castillo de San Marcos and get up-to-date on the history of our gorgeous city. Each of those experiences create a different experience for the brain, making for a trip you’ll always remember.
Traveling can also make you younger because you are exercising your brain’s grey matter, or the areas of your brain that are usually left unused. When you travel you have to navigate new destinations and learn to adapt to any situation, all of which lead to a healthier brain. Also, when you travel you are exercising without even knowing it. When visiting St. Augustine, your main mode of transportation is by foot, whether it’s walking on the beach or through downtown, you’ll definitely be getting those steps in. Also, you can pay a visit to the Fountain of Youth where you will be able to sample water from their well. Legend has it the water keeps you young forever!
Come Visit St. Augustine and Crescent Beach!
As you can see, there isn’t one reason you shouldn’t make traveling your top New Year’s resolution this year. Find the best version of yourself during 2022 and pay St. Augustine and Crescent Beach a visit in the process! Stay with us at Beacher’s Lodge in beautiful Crescent Beach, and you’ll be guaranteed a fantastic stay, but make sure to book now because availability will run out fast!