Today traveling has become one of the inseparable parts of daily life. In not more than 100 years ago it was a common practice to stay in a city or a village for whole life and the rare people who could travel one or two times during their life were assumed as exceptional citizens. Of course this can be correct as a general concept, because there still many people around the world that because of poor economy, lack of access to infrastructures or personal disabilities are not able to travel.
Actually, technological development and better economic situation have an important role in increasing traveling. In comparison with previous centuries when the new methods of traveling were not been invented, journeys were performed by animals, going to another cities or countries need longtime and sometimes lead to disease, giving birth or death. Moreover, before industrialization their income was at the level which was enough for getting by and hence they were obliged to work fulltime to cover the life expenses. However, industrialization not only improved the economic situation but also promoted the traveling vehicles. People were more wealthy and been able to save money and go for holyday. Car, train and airplane altered a dangerous trip of 18 century to a pleasurable journey in 20 century. However, how this change has affected the travelers perspective is an interesting subject to speak about.
Tourism and traveling have been evolved from a personal fun to a science and industries. In addition to their personal effects such as more experience and getting familiarity with other cultures, people travel for economic purposes. Nowadays traveling which was a luxury option needing to expend money, can be a source of income itself. Many people travel for acquire more income. Health tourism is another example of positive effect of traveling on people, they can get access to more convenient medical facilities even at a lower price while enjoying site seeing. Educational trips for conferences and workshops and even obtaining a degree is one of other possible benefits.
In conclusion, trips and journeys have been increased significantly, however, they are still dependent on economic condition and technological developments. Going other cities and countries undoubtedly has many benefits for everybody.