"I want to see the world."

It's as simple as that. It's why I travel.

Let's check out the world wide web and read what others have to say.

"I'll be exposed to new ways of doing and seeing things. It will be good for me." - Amy Huberman

"...if your health and financial means allow, travel abroad at least once in your life. Then, once you are away from your familiar surroundings, look thoughtfully into the eyes of a stranger - even perhaps into the eyes of your enemy, if you happen to be in such a place - and then listen attentatively to the words he or she may speak." - Joel Carillet

"It's not just the food markets and all the wonderful things we find at them. It's also the folks we meet along the way." - Robyn Eckhardt

""Travel. Talk to everyone. Collect adventures, and use them to understand the world. That's how you learn to treat people well. And that's sexy." - P

And then, there's clairesu who has posted several photos on flickr and says that "the reason to live is to travel".

What about YOU? What is your reason for travelling?