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I travel to Australia as my son, wife and two children aged 9 and 12 live on the outskirts of Adelaide. My daughter in law comes from Australia and her parents live quite nearby.After living in England for about 10 years they went to Australia and my son is now an Australian. I am almost 80 and usually have to travel alone. It would be wonderful if I could win this money and I may be able to travel with a little more comfort.

To explore the big wide world

To see other cultures take pictures and indulge in the life they lead

Seeing new places, meeting new people, learning about life and other people's lives so very different from our own. The world is such a fascinating place it is almost a crime not to travel as much as you possibly can.

It makes me feel alive to experience new things and meet new people.

To explore new places and cultures. I think it's especially important for children to see that places around the world are different to where we live yet the people who live there also have many similarities to us.

I love travelling because I like discovering new places, cultures and people.

To escape the British winter weather, to explore different countries and scenes, to see that there are other ways of living than the narrowly defined capitalist one we have here in the UK, to hear and practise different languages, to taste other cuisines .... So many reasons.

I loved the character-building adventures that came with backpacking when I was young.

These days, I only travel either to see family or for occasional city breaks. I choose destinations that I can enjoy on foot and which have beautiful art and craft. It gives me great pleasure to see the skill and creativity of artists and craftspeople in different countries.

I travel to visit friends and family, to have adventures visiting exciting locations, or to get away from everyday life and chill out somewhere hot.

I travel for a break but also because I like to look at things and learn so I love seeing Europe

Escapism from home life, eg housework, routine etc
Indulgence in the little treats as I can't allow myself to go over the top so a small lovely find or treat is always lovely indulgence when i reach the point in the holiday where i am relaxed and come across something of aurprise and delight the more expensive things I just marvel at .
The wow factor as you always come across somewhere which just blows you away as you don't expect it at least several times but it is still wow!
History, culture so so many things/reasons.

To see more of the world and explore and open my mind to new experiences and cultures.

I love to travel for adventures at home or abroad. The excitement of meeting new people and exploring different cultures is vital to harmony and peace worldwide.

Travel was never a priority as we were always renovating and investing in our homes. Now I've passed the big 50 and am thinking ahead to the retirement years, travel has become the big void left to fill and I am now excited at the thought of experiencing this wonderful world we live in. I finally get that life is too short and a full life is full of memories.

I travel to experience other cultures and see the world. I find it fun, relaxing and enlightening.

I like to experience different foods, see how other folks live and just get away from it all.

To visit friends and family and visit fairs and exhibitions

I travel simply because I love to.

I travel because it keeps me alive A bit like a shark - Stay still and die The world is such an amazing place and there is always somewhere new to explore. It doesn't have to be far away from where you live if money is tight Some of the most intriguing places can be on your own doorstep. The world is becoming more accessible and the more I see online or on TV the more I want to see for myself As I get older I have time to plan and savour each trip and look forward to each new adventure It's fun to spend time planning with a special person in your life and if there is no such person there are companies who can support solo travellers. Sometimes life can be tough so Carpe Deium and live.

Travel is my way of relaxing with our family and dogs -exploring what we dont see and expect everyday and to expand all our horizons

The world is a big place and I have only seen (although fairly well travelled) a tiny bit of it.

I hope to keep on finding new places, sights, smells and tastes, meeting new people and understanding that we are not all the same (although the bottom line is that we really are!).

I travel to simply see the beauty and wonder of the world

To explore the big wide world there is so much more out there

I hate travelling but it's a necessary evil if you want to go on holidays