10 Things You Will Love About Traveling Even If You Hate Traveling 

Travelling is the world's best teacher.

Traveling to a country or countries where one's parentage is from, is soul-stirring. These places all have their own fragrances, flavors, and unique personalities....all to be marveled and enjoyed first-hand for a most honest perspective! It's worth the sacrifice of saving up for special trips. My travels have been far more educating than my college degree.

As a history buff, that part of history coming alive really strikes a chord. It's so true and when you're standing or walking in the footsteps of the people, good and bad, that have helped shape the world we have today; it's rather sobering and in many ways, exciting.

when travelling, you discover your self

Agree with most of your thoughts (I'm not in to souvenirs even if it's called wall art 😀) but one thing I really love about traveling is the planning. I do enough research to determine if and when I purchase my tix but then the fun really begins for me and I've got it down. Plan things to do/see/eat; read about must visit restos/cafes/pubs; learn top phrases and words; review the scams and warnings; become familiar with customs, culture, currency; review maps and learn public trans options; flag all the places on Google maps; investigate day trips and side stops along the way...all super fun for me. The only thing I do not do is schedule unless it's a reservation, concert, one night only market, etc. A key to fun travel is flexibility once in country. Excellent video Mark. I say this often but seriously, this was a home run. Checking in from very hot and humid Thailand by the way!

What a very, very, very nice and well planned compilation. Great job, Mark! Greetings from Berlin!

I love this and completely agree with you! Traveling is one of the best things in life... I usually don't care if others don't like what I like but it just blows my mind when people tell me that they don't like to travel or don't care to... Thanks for sharing, Mark!

I like the enthusiasm you put in your videos! You are just right, travelling is a major experience in life. Unfortunately I've never been much of a traveller but I know that travelling is like "living longer" and better. For example: I've been in Venice only once when I was 11, even if I live at a 4 hours drive from it, and I still have vivid memories ( and it's been a long way since 1981), same thing to be said for Holland in 1994, still can feel the pleasantly crispy air and see the picturesque villages of Friesland... But, on the other hand, we all have "places of the heart" that will never bore us in a thousand years and they're just around the corner. I guess it's the eternal dilemma: make the best of your local reality or get lost in the world. Anyway, thank you because your channel is awesome; I'll travel again, hopefully, if not, I'll settle for watching your vids. Best regards to you, your exquisite wife and terrific kids!

my dream is to travel the world i have only been to 2 countries Ireland and the UK but i want to see more of the world and be like Mark

Mark, you're so right about Bamberg. It's seriously because of your videos that I decided to visit there. I went on a day trip from Nürnberg because of the smoked beer that you've brought up in previous videos. Wow! That town seriously is a hidden gem. I did not think that I would have seen a place like it. I was completely amazed.

I love your videos. They help push me to explore new places instead of just going back to the same places that I have loved before.

Mark! I've been subscribed to your channel pretty much since the beginning and you've really helped a lot with my travels. After I seen your Iceland video I bought a plane ticket there not even 5 minutes after it ended! I'm going on my second euro trip and it's you that inspired me to do that. I'm also going to Ibiza and Sorrento Italy! Still have way more planning to do :) take care man

couldn't agree more.. all of these are so true! great video! Most important thing to me is the part about understanding other cultures! It makes you less judgemental about people from other areas of the world and helps bringing all the people together!

Great video and travel compilations. We came back from London 2 weeks ago and you're absolutely right traveling is something you must do, and do it often. Thanks again for all your advice and tips. It helped us tremendously during our trips through Iceland, France, England and Italy.

Great video, I love traveling too. The best things about traveling is first the planning, where to go, what to see and do. Studying the maps, the culture, history, language and the religion or the mindset that those people there have. Also eating good food, in a city or town with amazing architecture or surrounded by beautiful nature. To me the change of environment is very important or else I will get bored out since I live in a small city which I've lived in my entire life so far. When you travel you get the feeling of being born again as a different environment makes you curious like a child again... It's also quite like a challenge to see how you're going to manage and when you get back home I always feel more self-confident knowing that I managed back home alive after my adventures in an unfamiliar environment + you probably make some unforgettable memories to share.

Great video! I will have to pass this on. Some people in our lives don't understand why we love to travel, but they have never gone anywhere! It's the best and most addicting hobby.

Great video! I totally agree with you! Another thing I like about travelling : to do activities abroad such as surfing, dancing tango, kayaking, paragliding etc... that's part of the best memories!

I made in impromptu trip to Venice back in October, booked on the Thursday, left the following Monday. I went on my own & was just such an amazing time, I can't really explain how much I enjoyed it, I hope to go travelling more in 2021 when I can :)

I am VERY impressed with your planning and preparation in making this video and the one about things you’ll hate. It’s like you time-travelled to make both of them.

"Get out and see the world!" Great advice Mark :)

As always, very informative and entertaining video, your enthusiasm is catching and gives us itchy feet. Thank you for that, Mark. Personally, I think that the greatest benefit you get from travelling, is to get rid of the misconceptions, prejudices, you might have about other cultures.

Mark, what a video man! This may be the best of the bunch. Very inspiring, thank you!!

Mark ! Lesley and I just started traveling Europe this year and we have booked trips to Egypt and China,,,,,, and the Christmas Markets,,, and all got to say is that this video says it all! And all I got to say to you is "Thank You!

Your children are so fortunate - what an exciting, educational childhood they have!

The Food I discovered Gelato about 12 years ago when I first travelled to Italy. Plus your are sooo right what you said in another video about the beer being better in Germany soo true. Keep up the videos love them Mark!!

Wonderful ! Everything on your list is just so true. My only problem is even on a trip I'm thinking where to next!

Yes!!!!!! The best thing is creating memories! Great video

Great video! I agree with your ideas. Traveling is a pleasant education, something new and interesting can be discovered around the next street corner. I also like to have a look at the less attractive parts of cities and the factories and industrial areas; that way I also have a good idea how the residents earn a living. Exploring large cities (like Paris) on foot, like 10-15 miles per day, for 5 days, was an experience I'll always treasure. Happy traveling to you!

I have so many places that I want to visit! Now I just have to focus on saving money. I think my favourite thing about travelling would have to be the history and just being able to physically be in the place where all these events I've read about have happened. (That's the history geek in me talking). I think my all time favourite moment was in the Tower of London when I was able to visit the room where the Princes in the Tower were kept. I always used to love that story.

Hoi from The Netherlands or Holland! You are the best! Ps visit Legoland in Denmark, when I was young I love it and my sister.. Your boys will love it too

All those things I love about travelling. And the fact that you travel with your kids, just as my parents did, is so important in cultivating the same type of love for the world in them. I am a curious person, always trying to find out something new and travelling as much as we did played the starring role in forming me. Keep travelling, your world will be getting bigger and bigger.

Wonderful video. Travel is the best education!

I love finding amazing places to go without many other tourists! I'll have to check out Homburg and if you find yourselves in the Rocky Mountains jasper is one of my favourite places to go!

when travelling, you discover yourself.

i am all hyped up now. amazing video :)

I seriously live vicariously through your videos! Love them!

Hi Mark, Thanks for the video. I am going to Hungary in a few days and me and my girlfriend always watch your vids to decide where to go next!

My stepfather (rest his soul) travelled many times to Mexico. His whole home was filled with cultural treasures like clothing, artwork, historical items and shelves full of books. He opened my eyes to so many things and I miss him.

I really love your channel! I'm planning my trip next year. London and Paris! I am so excited!

great video :) love your enthusiasm... miss my traveling.

Love your friendly helpful vids... agree with all that. Change of scene is essential for all... plus it is fun planning and making vids/pix and sorting them afterwards... and boring your friends with the adventures... hah hah. The trick is getting the best from your money and time (ie leave) budget... and then bask in how fortunate we are to be able to do this... do it before it is too late and then you regret it!

Your so awesome I am always excited about travel after i watch your vids! I'm headed to Ireland soon....happy travels Woltersworld!

How you didn’t have a television travel show is hard to understand. Happy disposition, beautiful family,, informative and witty.

I agree on everything!

My three favourite things about travel are: 1) planning the trip 2) living the trip 3) re-living the trip, be it in my mind or telling people about my trip and experiences.

you're truly amazing and inspiring!!

Making things come alive: being a classical singer, it's been a huge part of my travels to Europe. Great moments included attending a Bach cantata concert in Thomaskirche, Leipzig, standing in front of that painting of the Virgin Mary in Cologne's cathedral while singing this Schumann song set to this poignant Heine poem that refers to it in my head, and visiting the Brahms museum in Hamburg to end up singing Brahms lieder with a museum employee playing on a fortepiano Brahms had taught on. After moving to Europe and starting to work there, I thought singing a concert of French baroque music in the Versailles castle also came quite up there.

I like to study and learn about the destination I'm going to visit. I like history. Not all tourists are like that. I have a relative who only needs a beach and sunny weather on his vacation. He doesnt care if there is a medevial castle nearby.

Very good video, I really liked that every reason was recorded in a different place

Best video yet!

I like the momentary and transient nature of the experiences you have with other travellers. Over only a few days you can be the best travel buddies, enjoy time together - exchange travel tales and share great experiences. Then you soon go your separate ways and it all starts again with the new travellers you meet at the next stop.

This is fantastic. Thank you!

I’m heading to Sweden, Finland, and Norway in February for 18 days. Focusing mostly on the north. I always try to escape the big cities no matter where I go (Puerto Rico, Mexico, Russia, Italy, Peru, Lebanon, Morocco, Ireland and many more). But I love experiencing them as well (Lisbon, Madrid, Athens, Las Vegas, Moscow, London, Bucharest etc). I always try to see the country instead of just visiting one city for a few days and going home. Number 9, and 10 are why I truly travel.

my hidden gem is gerês in Portugal, só many hidden watterfalls, lakes, trails, Also great food great hospitalitty easilly one of the most beautiful places ever

Mark, do you have a video of your artwork at your house? I love the idea and would love to see your collection! Safe travels, my friend!

Bonjour from Paris ! This is such a great video ! I love to travel especially to other countrys where everything look so different , i've been in maybe 15 country at 18years old but there's so more i'd love to see ! Oh and i love reason n°8 , when I went to salzurg and I saw the place where were made the sound of music it was magical !

You get to see some important landmark buildings and sites that was just a chapter or episode in your history books or Discovery channel for that matter.

Thanks so much for the videos Mark (and family)! Have you considered creating your own travel book? My husband and I are finally able to travel internationally for the very first time and we are going to London and Paris in March...eek!

Nice video from what I can tell is a nice person. A quote i'd like to share: "If you're not living good, travel wide" - Bob Marley

i love your channel. i will be visiting Berlin soon

I like the pictures I get to take, and to buy cool souvenirs

When you travel, you find out everybody was wrong about that countrie

Nr. 11 The Excitment for travelling!

Gr8 m8 I r8 8/8 subscribers! Congrats!

Just posted this on FB to inspire a niece with young kids. THANKS!

I like to experience unique events or things that can only be done in a particular town. E.g. I've gone to concerts across the Atlantic because they were a favourite artist that was not going to come to my continent on what would be their last tour, so it was that your abroad or never! Most museums and art galleries have similar around the world especially in London unless you want see a specific display. I can only do the CN tower edgewalk in one place in the world, there's only one Empire State Building, Tower of London or Berlin Wall in its original place

amazing !

hey there! I went through some of your videos. They are really jolly and informative:) I was wondering how you have managed to do these seasons and episodes on RU-vid, the ones that are stated above the title. May you reveal the secret?

love this!!!

Bamberg is probably the best place I've been to in Germany. Wonderful architecture pretty much untouched by the war and therefore classical Germanic styles!

Best decision I ever made was to start traveling last year. I've been to 11 new countries and several new National Parks in the last 8 months

This is sooo true ^^- I went to the southern part of Spain last year with my class,and I noticed that we we're at the garden where some scenes of Game of Thrones took place, not to mention we also went to the dunes where they also took some scenes, I was so excited! It was mind blowing ^^- I really love travelling ♥♥♥♥♥♥

I really don't need to travel far to see 3 different cultures, i live in the very very south of austria, literally 10 km from the italian border away and 12 km from the slovenian border away. My region is a really cool meeting point and the only region where pretty much slavic european, germanic european and romanic european culture meets each other

What to love about travelling? Wow, where to even begin... I'm sort of a 'late bloomer' travelwise (my first trip out of country or state was at 27 and prior to that, I barely cared...but then the bug bit!) but since then, I feel incredibly fortunate that I've been able to see so many places I just never imagined seeing! And I'm pretty sure that's no. 1 on my list... feeling so privileged to have the opportunity and means to travel. I'm originally from the Philippines and having recently returned for the first time since birth, that privilege was only solidified considering the fact that so many people would simply never even imagine it. Every time I am in a new place, I feel like the luckiest person ever, I really do. Then in come all the points you made, especially history coming alive and really gaining perspective about the world we live in, the sheer visceral experience of being wherever I am and all the memories you carry from there. Love it all and really grateful for your videos for both providing such excellent information and also reigniting great memories. Do keep up the wonderful work and here's to continued safe and happy travels with your family!

Next year, I'm going to study in France since my university has a bilateral agreement with a French one. Even if French is my first language (I'm one of your Canadian followers!), I know that I will learn new things and discover a different culture. After that, I plan to travel in Europe for 2-3 months!

Mark...the organization that goes into your video series just astounds me. How long was it that you were working on this video alone? You must have a massive library of all the things you want to talk about, each place you did so, all the to-dos,...it makes my head spin. But I am SO appreciative you do this! BTW... my father is Norwegian. He'll tell you that "There is no understanding what makes a Swede do ANYTHING!" hahahahaha ...and then... my mother (the love of his life) is a Swede. His favorite rhyme is: Ten thousand Swedes, ran through the weeds, chased by one crazy Norwegian.

My family is related to the Von Trapp's through my mom's side. :) My mom's cousin is married to a Von Trapp.

Walter, if you haven't already, I suggest travelling to Japan. Just came back from our trip to Japan. It was hands down the best trip in our life. The food is delicious, the people are wonderful, you get a better understanding of their culture, the sushi is nothing like in the west. It was refreshing to see the real image of Japan compared to the extreme stories you hear about Japan in the west. We truly fell in love with the country and will be visiting it also in this year. :) Our trip resulted in us getting 4 new friends, losing a lot of weight, getting healthy new habits, becoming more patient, in general becoming nicer to other people, learning to treasure each meeting (ichi-go ichi-e) etc. You could say these are the reasons why we would like to go there again. Now we are enrolling into a Japanese language course, so next time we will be able to have an even richer experience. :)

Hi Wolter, love love love your channel. I wonder when will you travel to Indonesia? It's a great country with many culture and islands. It will amaze you and your family. Cheers

Can't wait for woltersworld to do a 5 love-hate for Vancouver!

when travelling, you discover yourself

This nailed it 10000000%

I love travelling, the only thing I hate is unpacking my case and having so much laundry. I miss my two cats too.

Well said. You forgot the 11th thing: planning a vacation.

Every time you do 2 backwards with your hand I laugh cos that's a vulgar sign in the UK. Anyway, I love your videos. I miss Europe!

I LOVE to travel. I think it broadens one's mind and opens one's perception of the world..Food is part of culture and some of the most interesting food I've eaten was abroad. I actually ate moscardini (a creature like a tiny octopus that when cooked looked like a tiny rosebud) The only thing that I didn't like was that some people assumed that I was one of those rude brash type of American due from their bad experience from someone else.

The food thing reminded me of my in-laws that went to L.A. They were looking for a Chinese food restaurant. Stopped at at the first place,. Mama went in and asked where the chef was from. They said L.A. They drove on. Next stop, same routine and they said N.Y. They drove on. Third place, same routine and they said Hong Kong. Mama sticks her head out the restaurant door and said, "Park the car".

And now I'm listening to the Sound of music...What did you do to me, Walter??

I was afraid you wouldn't get to the topic mentioned in #10, the perspective of other countries. For me it's not just seeing why people in other countries are the way they are but it's seeing how the people in the US are sometimes narrow-minded. We in the US don't really get a true perspective on the things people in the rest of the world believe in.

Dear Mr Wolters..I agree with you. This is what I tell my friends relatives as to why I travel. I am from Lucknow India.now 71.and remained in Courts for 42years as a lawyer n finally retired as a Judge in the Highcourt ..Been travelling since 1964.as a Geology student and then in connection with my work.By now by God's grace I have seen all the places I wanted to.from SFO to Tokyo. St.Petersberg Moscow Russia to Queenstown in NEW ZEALAND .Silk ROUTE region. Whole of Europe. MORRACCO Egypt in Africa Turkey Greece.The most memorable was ISREAL Holy land wandering through streets of Jerusalem. BATHELHAM. NAZRETH.n seeing Sea of Gaileeli. Deadsea West bank Jordan river Baptismal sites..Bali Bangkok. ANGKOREVAT Combodia Dubai Sharza UAE Qutar etc...Travelling is an addiction. You feel like going out twice a year...Dear.. because of Internet. European union..credit card easy access to your bank WhatsApp acceptable currency. Powerful US Dollars Euros smartphones have changed the scene for young people of the World..we have witnessed hazards problems of travelling in Pro Russian countries Multiple currencies exchange problems expensive unaffordable prices of airtickets long sea journeys...ENJOY youngsters..The world has become a Global VILLAGE. Language is no PROBLEM Your smartphone immediately comes to your rescue ..I salute the Women of the World.They are smarter than men.understand problems of a foreigner helpful caring ready to render assistance..This WORLD weather CHINA or Japan Africa Europe USA Russia Central Asia Australia NEW ZEALAND Indonesia Thailand etc is in fact carrying on smoothly because of them.love care for all..Best wishes dear travellers wanderers I belong to your tribe ...

Wolter my brother what are your thoughts and experiences with WorkAway?

I live in Shanghai and me and my wife we going to danang during cny !! Can't wait \o/

Have recently found your channel as we are researching our first European holiday. Very informative and great photos too. Just wondering where you stay when in Bamberg. We are planning to be there mid June. Thanks

I'm 18 and Ive already been to: Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Germany England France Spain Italy Malta Poland Serbia I love travelling and I'm going to more places soon :)

Love you Mark! you've been my travel inspiration man for more than 3 years now. unfortunately my gf doesn't like to move around a lot:( So next video: how to bring someone into traveling?

Mark of Wolters World sums up perfectly those reasons that are good for wanting to travel. There is so much to learn from those countries anyone goes to. Of course, there are countries (among them Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Central African Republic, Somalia and Yemen) that are so dangerous that travelling to them is not a good idea. South Korea's government bans that country's citizens from travelling to many of those countries, but even citizens of countries other than South Korea should be warned: the countries I mentioned earlier are in perpetual states of war.

I totally agree! :D I've been wondering, how many countries have you visited so far?

My highlight was an English family in Belgium. The husband wanted vinegar over his chips lol. I just let him struggle with the boy behind the counter.

(Y) great job!

Mark, I've got a 17 day vacation coming up, including travel time. I'm thinking of visiting Europe again this time. Last time I spent 17 days in Paris, didn't go anywhere else. Pretty sure I'm gonna go solo again this time and I'm thinking of these options: 1. Rent car or travel by train just in France and learn the history, language and culture. 2. Visit other places of interest like Prague, Gdansk, Amsterdam, Brussels and parts of Switzerland. Travel by train or flights. 3. A complete road trip visit places above and not plan so much. Where I end up with the car is where I sleep kind of deal. Which one do you suggest? I am going to land in Paris again since flight is the cheapest there, and I'd like to spend 1-2 days there as well just to see some friends.