Why do we travel?
Tourism can be viewed from different perspectives. Important among other things, psychological aspect, so why did people want and need to travel. Psychological context into account both the motivation to start any journey, as well as the experience and behavior that accompany us when we are in the target site. In fact, it is impossible to list all of these conditions and give a clear answer, what drives us, because each of us is different and in their own individual way to treat any such adventure. It is true, however, that every expedition for tourism bears the hallmarks of something new, interesting, unpredictable and attractive.
Tourism yesterday and today
People have always traveled. Tourism however, at her look, is a social phenomenon that accompanied the people regardless of the era in which they live. Of course, at the end of history itself traveling has changed considerably, and the purpose of travel is different. Formerly, people sought to discover new parts of the world to win the consequent wealth. Today, every continent is mostly already discovered and that State shall decide on allocating their natural resources. So people travel mostly for pleasure, curiosity and the need to see with their own eyes places that had a chance to read or what they see on television or on the Internet. In addition, thanks to the development of transport can succeed in even the most remote corners of the world.
Tourism, or what?
What is tourism? This question is contrary to appearances, it is not easy to tell, if only due to the fact that there are many criteria, provided by which to define this phenomenon. Likewise, if we have to distinguish between types of tourism, the division would have to take into account many aspects. In practice, for example, take into account the period of travel and then we will talk about tourism, winter or summer. We can also take into account the theme of travel and then be distinguished cognitive tourism, resort or business. If we consider the equipment that we take with us on a journey, we can talk about tourism climbing or canoeing. As we can see the distinction and division of this phenomenon is not easy.