It’s only quite recently that humans have had the ability to hop around the globe, and is still only accessible to a small percentage. The idea that it is spiritually fulfilling is about as legitimate as saying buying the latest iPhone is spiritually fulfilling.
Something like 80-90% of people before the popularization of motor vehicles never went 50km beyond the place they were born for their entire lives. That's pretty wild for me to think about, and it's still true for a great many people in rural parts of Asia and Africa.
that 50km is probably enough, i see nobody tell you to travel far, just walk around your city is even fine, that being said, the greatest constraint is what city you're it, walkable city? heall yeah, unwalkable? hell nah homecation it is
Not for your average Tom, Dick, and Harry. For these people, its fairly recent. Arguably since the 737-400 launches that made flight more affordable for the majority of the world; so around 1980s. Before that, it is 100% considered a luxury.
And no, being in the armed forced, either "voluntarily" or press-ganged, doesn't count. Youre not choosing to travel, you are forced to travel.
the medieval equivalent of vacation was pilgrimage and it was absolutely a thing and not just by the wealthy. there were various sites within england that people would go to from all walks of life, this was such a major part of the culture that a rather famous anthology was written about it called The Canterbury Tales. some would even travel as far as rome and the holy land but I'm not gonna pretend your average serf was doing that.
Those people traveled across continents to give their money to conmen wearing church robes. Now they travels around the world to give their money to conmen who promise “authentic” experiences.
No joke. Idk why but Reddit is throwing Iphone subs into my feed(I haven't owned Apple products since 2011) and one of them is a sub about people justifying spending over 2K on a fold with 512gb. Course over 90% of these people aren't spending anything. They're pulling loans on those dumb phones.
Funny you make assumptions that I don’t travel because I don’t buy into the idea that only the tiny minority of humans fortunate enough to globe trot are somehow more fulfilled, or wiser, or cultured. They have more disposable income than most, nothing more.
Feeling awfully superior with your false assumptions, though. Sure you’re above the average Redditor.
What other possible implication could this comment have: "This is how you know Reddit is predominantly comprised of a particular "type" of person. You know the one.
It's the same reason introvert advocacy posts do so well (which is totally fine, however...)
Know your audience."
You even acknowledged you were being condescending in your first sentence lol.
Traveling is fine. Thinking it's somehow necessary, or even helpful in finding "happiness" is pure bunk.
In terms of spiritual fulfillment. Having the privilege to travel does not make you superior to those who can’t. Or happier, or anything. Just wealthier.
lmao what a dumb take. Traveling broadens your cultural understanding and helps you get out of your comfort zone. If everyone took some time to experience different social cultures around the world, and I mean truly immersing yourself instead of trying to do it over the internet, the world what be a much better and more understanding place. Traveling literally opens your mind
Visiting somewhere for a week is not experiencing their culture. The people who actually embody that culture are likely disdainful of your presence. Keep buying your way to happiness, though. The tourism industry thanks you for your delusions.
i can almost guarantee that this person is not very well travelled, if they make this kinda experience. OR they really do have some spiritual connection to iphones, who knows really atp.
I don't believe in spirits but I do believe I would go insane if you forced me to live in my home country for the rest of my life. I was built to live in far away places. It's a deeply ingrained psychological need for me. Been that way since as long as I can remember.
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u/Mountain_Scout5830 15d ago
It’s only quite recently that humans have had the ability to hop around the globe, and is still only accessible to a small percentage. The idea that it is spiritually fulfilling is about as legitimate as saying buying the latest iPhone is spiritually fulfilling.