Differences between a vacation and travel

Although the two words are used interchangeably, they are like night and day.

They're both great activities, but when you're sitting on a beach somewhere, sipping a cocktail in your swimsuit, that's what we call a holiday.

There is no better feeling than choosing a holiday destination, booking flights and finally packing your bags to go.

After months of saving for that dream holiday, you can't wait to let your hair down and enjoy every second of it. Whether it's sleeping in, shopping or wandering the streets of a country you've never been to, it's such an exhilarating experience that we never want it to end.

Travelling, on the other hand, is a whole different ball game, which we will get to in a moment.

Here are the differences between holidays and travelling.

Holiday

When you deliberately make arrangements to leave your home and take a break from your daily activities for recreation, this pretty much sums up what a holiday is.

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It is about fun, relaxation and more fun. It allows you to get away and do what you want, be it lazing by the pool, enjoying fruity refreshments, dancing all night or exploring historical sites without feeling guilty.

It allows you to leave your stress at home and enjoy your free time doing what you love, even if you don't have to leave the hotel.

Another reason we go on holiday, whether to a resort, a cruise or a fancy Airbnb, is to help you return to your normal life feeling rested, rejuvenated and healed.

Travelling

Getting from A to B is not easy, as anyone will tell you. It's challenging and most of the time it's not relaxing.

Travel is about experiences, broadening your horizons and seeing the world through the eyes of those with whom you will interact. You try to immerse yourself in the place, even to the point of learning new languages or mastering the culture.

It takes you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the unknown, unlike a holiday where everything is planned and paid for in advance.

Another thing is that anyone can travel, as long as you have some money. The idea is to make memories, even if it means driving to the next town or hiking a new trail. It doesn't have to cost a lot. And because of the cost factor, you will most likely be eating street food, getting lost in the streets and interacting with the locals on a much deeper level.

And most of the time you will be staying in hostels, camping or couch surfing so you can move around easily without having to go back to a hotel you have paid for.