Why you should take a month-long trip

Long trips are increasingly becoming the norm.  I recently returned from a 3.5-week journey, and I absolutely loved it.  I also know a family of 6 who took a 6-week, Summer trip through Italy and Switzerland; and I know a mother and daughter who took a 3-week, Summer trip through Japan, Cambodia, and Vietnam.  Here are 5 reasons you should take a long trip too.

1. Really feel like you are on vacation

Let’s face it … when shifting straight from work to a vacation, it may take a couple of days (or even a few days) to fully relax.  The longer you are on vacation, the more time you have to get into relaxation mode and forget about whatever stresses you during your daily life.

2. Immerse yourself in the culture and feel like a resident

Sure you can get a flavor of the culture from a short or average-length (3-14-day) trip.  But if you really want to go deeper and more…