{"id":28123,"date":"2018-07-13T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=28123"},"modified":"2025-03-14T23:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T12:00:17","slug":"joys-revisiting-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/joys-revisiting-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why it&#8217;s always worth revisiting a destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u201cI haven\u2019t been everywhere, but it\u2019s on my list.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quote from American writer and filmmaker Susan Sontag is true for most travelers. So many places, so little time, right? But what do we mean by \u201ceverywhere\u201d? Once we\u2019ve been somewhere, does it get crossed off the list? Most people would say yes, but I don\u2019t think it should be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I admit, I myself have hesitated every time I\u2019ve returned to old travel destinations. I wonder whether it\u2019s a waste of time \u2013 shouldn\u2019t I instead be adding to the list of places that I\u2019ve seen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But every time I do make a return visit, I not only connect more deeply with the place I\u2019m in, I also learn more about myself. If you\u2019re avoiding a place simply because you\u2019ve already been, allow me to change your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28146\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28146\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/13226856_10156829943210063_883285909973494238_n-002-e1530924895826.jpg\" alt=\"Nepal hiking\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connecting with nature in Nepal<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five compelling reasons to retrace your traveling footprints.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>See how much you\u2019ve grown<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nelson Mandela once said \u201cThere is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This couldn\u2019t be more applicable to my return to <strong><a href=\"\/thailand\" data-wpil=\"url\">Thailand<\/a><\/strong>. This country is a hotbed of young backpackers whose intention is often to party, recklessly ride motorbikes and collect a backpack full of pants patterned with elephants. I know, because I was one of them. Second time around, I was hesitant to return to a place I identified as merely a hedonist\u2019s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I instead sought to understand culture, to connect with locals, to explore street food instead of simply desperately feed my hangovers. Looking for all this plus the space for reflection\u00a0\u2013 yeah basically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat, Pray, Love<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I know\u00a0\u2013 I found in Thailand a perfect environment in which to explore a new version of myself. First of all, it was patronizing of me to think that I\u2019d be disappointed. There was beauty in how simply and effortlessly Thailand molded itself around the new me.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28144\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28144\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/26180061_10159661465135063_91022497_o-e1530924314481.jpg\" alt=\"beach Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seeking serenity in Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet as well as learning that destinations can and will continue to surprise you, Thailand provided a mirror in which I could see how much I had evolved. I walked past bars I\u2019d danced at till the early hours, this time on my way to a yoga class. By jumping back to this place full of memories, I could reflect on and appreciate how I\u2019d changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/worldly-life-lessons\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 10 THINGS I&#8217;VE LEARNED FROM TRAVELLING TO 75 COUNTRIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>For the unique feeling of being both at home and on an adventure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have a strong connection with <a href=\"\/vietnam\">Hanoi<\/a>, and when I\u2019m there I can\u2019t help but smile as I wander down the same alleys in the Old Quarter, notice the same lady selling <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banh mi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a delicious Vietnamese sandwich), and stop into the same restaurant for lunch (always the vegetarian vermicelli noodles and a fresh coconut).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We humans are creatures of habit. And while breaking out of your comfort zone is so important, returning to a place that you love stimulates a sense of belonging that is both nostalgic and comforting. That complete sense of overwhelming foreignness which accompanies new destinations is removed, and a more relaxed state allows you to soak in your surroundings from a place of ease. It\u2019s amazing what a difference it can make when you\u2019re not calculating the exchange rate for the first time, or navigating the public transport system like a lost puppy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28145\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28145\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Int.-Vietnam-roadtrip-002.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam road trip\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Int.-Vietnam-roadtrip-002.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Int.-Vietnam-roadtrip-002-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Int.-Vietnam-roadtrip-002-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken on one of my many trips to Vietnam<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I urge you return to a caf\u00e9 that you know has the best coffee in town, and enjoy ordering that latte you know was so delicious last time (I use this example because there is a caf\u00e9 in Antigua, Guatemala, where I plan to do exactly that). Already having key phrases learnt in the language, knowing what local dish to order instead of staring blankly at a confusing menu; it all allows you to let out a mental sigh of relief. While exploring foreign lands there is a lot to deal with, so easing the pressure on some of those logistical details provides space for you to really appreciate where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>The world is changing, fast. Be part of the journey<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"\/colombia\">Colombia<\/a> <\/strong>has a unique place in my heart, but it hasn\u2019t always had the best reputation. Due to civil unrest in the 1980s and 90s, tourism took a hit as outsiders weren\u2019t sure about their safety. Even in 2013, friends and family warned me to take care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predictably, outsiders\u2019 perceptions and the reality were starkly different. Safety was a consideration, but in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way dented the striking beauty of the country and its people. And since the backpacker trail was still developing, I could find hostels that lacked wifi and electricity, which though hell for some, was heaven for me. I turned into a Colombia Ambassador (ask my friends, I wouldn\u2019t shut up about it).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28140\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Int.-Colombia-hiking-tayrona-e1530923318143.jpg\" alt=\"Colombia Tayrona National Park hiking\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiking in Colombia&#8217;s Tayrona National Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only two years later I returned, and so much had changed. This country is stunning, and the tourism industry is responding accordingly. It deserves to have a reputation based on its beauty rather than its tumultuous past, and it made me feel proud to see its growth. To see the world changing in front of your eyes is a wonderful, unique perspective to have, especially where change is happening fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So get to those destinations that are in transition, that are rising out of difficult times. Not only will they benefit more from your tourist dollars, they will also be more appreciative of the chance to show the best of their country, and when you return you\u2019ll get to witness a unique perspective of this constantly evolving world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/colombia\"><strong>VISIT BEAUTIFUL COLOMBIA ON A SMALL GROUP TOUR WITH INTREPID<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28143\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28143\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Medellin-Guatape-view-from-top-of-rock-e1530924121190.jpg\" alt=\"Guatape, Colombia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guatape, Colombia<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Go beyond the obvious<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first time we visit a place it\u2019s fairly mandatory that we go and tick off the must-see spots. Second time round you can dig a little deeper, have more freedom to wander aimlessly, discover what\u2019s outside the tourist areas and be more authentic with your travel experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happened to me most noticeably in Chiang Mai, Thailand. First time around, I visited Wat Doi Suthep, the city\u2019s most popular Buddhist temple, with crowds of other tourists on a muggy afternoon. When I returned a few years later, I was armed with knowledge. I knew how to get there &#8211; I didn\u2019t need to fumble my way armed with a Lonely Planet and a puzzled expression. So I decided to do it completely independently. Instead of taking a time-consuming bus or a pricey taxi, I rented a scooter. At 4:30am, free from the fear of getting lost, I set off in the chilly pre-dawn, zooming through empty streets, and rode up the winding, hilly road to the temple. My confidence and experience meant that I was rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise, with not crowds for company, but Buddhist monks doing their morning prayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28141\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28141\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_doi_suthep_sunset-1.jpg\" alt=\"Thailand Wat Phra That Doi Suthep\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_doi_suthep_sunset-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_doi_suthep_sunset-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_doi_suthep_sunset-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_doi_suthep_sunset-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wat Phra That Doi Suthep<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t let fear rule you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I first visited Hanoi I had such an amazing experience, met such incredible people, that I was afraid to return. I thought there was no way it could meet my expectations, and I was scared to ruin the glimmering memories I held dear. But why live a life of fear? I returned, and I had just as good a time \u2013 I made more friends, I visited new places, tried new bars and cafes, and both understood and appreciated the city more than I had before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One final quote, I promise. The Dalai Lama wisely said: \u201cOnce a year, go someplace you\u2019ve never been before\u201d. But remember that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everywhere<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is somewhere you haven\u2019t been before. Colombia this year is different to the Colombia of last year, and that applies the world over. But more importantly, who <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are this year, is different to who you were last year. A true traveler can revisit a place over and over and see it in a new light, identify new magic, allow it to reveal more about themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give it a go, see for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeling inspired to go explore the world? <a href=\"\/destinations\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s range of top trips and destinations.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits: All c\/o Jen Welch except Chiang Mai temple photo c\/o Sarah Millican.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>But every time I do make a return visit, I not only connect more deeply with the place I\u2019m in, I also learn more about myself. 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