Travel Tips. 50 Fun facts about traveling that will amaze you

1. Traveling makes you smarter
When you take in athe sights, smells, and sensations of a new destination, you're doing more than just creating memories. Traveling is known to encourage your brain to think differently and more creatively!
You're also creating new neural pathways that can help improve your problem-solving and reasoning skills.
2. Traveling can strengthen your heart
When you carry around extra stress, it negatively impacts more than your mental health.
This stress can also take a toll on your heart, making you more prone to cardiovascular disease. In fact, researchers found that men who skip annual vacations are 30% more likely to have a heart attack.
The good news? Taking a vacation can help reduce that risk! One study found that after just a day or two, nearly 90% of people reported lower stress levels.
3- Tourism keeps the economy growing
Did you know that one in 9 American jobs depends on tourism? In the UK alone, the tourism industry offers nearly four million jobs .
Next time you book a trip, keep this fun travel trivia in mind and know that you are contributing to your local economy!
4- Paid vacation varies from country to country
Aside from the U.S., every developed country in the world provides its employees with at least one legally mandated paid vacation or vacation.
The most generous country? Austria, which has a legal minimum of 22 paid days off per year, in addition to 13 paid vacations!
5. Couples who travel together
Studies show that couples who take the time to travel together report an increased sense of intimacy.
While you may bemoan your other half for not asking for directions, there's no denying that an adventure together can reignite that spark!
6. France is the best place to travel
Forget Turks and Caicos, Italy or the California coast. More travelers flock to France each year than any other place on Earth.
To be exact, 81.4 million tourists visit the country every year! One of the most beautiful regions is the southern coast. Check out my tips to plan an unforgettable trip here.
7. The longest flight was about 30 Hours
That last red-eye you made might have seemed like a full day, but records show that the longest commercial flight was actually about 30 hours!
Qantas' Double Sunrise service took travelers from Australia to Sri Lanka. It started in 1943 but ended two years later. Now the longest option-Singapore-New York route provided by Singapore Airlines.
8. The shortest flight can take less than a minute
We'd recommend just walking, but you can't do that when you're traveling from Westray Island to Papa Weary Island.
These two places are part of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, and the flight between them is only 1.5 minutes! It can last less than one minute in good conditions.
9. You won't be rubbing elbows in Greenland
Greenland is considered the least densely populated country in the world! With only 0.03 people per square kilometer, you'll have plenty of privacy.
10. More than 20 million people travel in India by train
Around 23 million passengers use the train every day in India.
Need a point of comparison? That's roughly the entire population of Australia! The country's sophisticated rail network is a powerful and important part of its infrastructure.
11. The most expensive airport cab is $235
Experienced budget travelers know to avoid airport cabs at all costs, but you'll especially want to stay away from cabs at Narita Airport in Tokyo!
According to reports and comparisons, a ride from the airport to the city will set you back about £191 or $235 one-way. Consider trekking around Japan for a much more economical experience.
12. 2014 in Ethiopia
Who says time travel hasn't been invented yet? When you visit Ethiopia, you can step back seven or eight years!
Well, not really, but the country does follow a different calendar than most of the world. The difference is due to the gap that exists between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars.
13. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport is the busiest in the world
Move over Heathrow. Sit down, DISTANCE. Each year, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport welcomes more than 110 million travelers. This makes it the busiest passenger airport in the world. Even if you don't have a plane to catch, it sounds like a great place to people watch!

14. China has one time zone
Forget about changing time zones! Even if you're traveling from one end of China to the other, you'll still be in the same time zone!
This is true even though the country has five different geographical zones and is similar in size to the continental United States.
15. Flying over the United States, the same thing happens to more than 60,000 other people
Flying may seem like an unusual experience, but the reality is that there are approximately 61,000 people flying over the United States at any given time.

16. Pilots and navigators should eat differently
Before a flight, you won't find the pilot devouring the same cuisine as the co-pilot. In fact, it's standard protocol for these two-consume different foods before taking their positions.
Why? If one of them has food poisoning or can't get out of the bathroom, the other should be able to take over.
17. You can't see the Great Wall of China from space
Despite what you may have seen in movies, you cannot see the Great Wall of China from space.
Even if you get close to Low Earth Orbit, you'll still need extra magnification to see it with the naked eye. Just another reason to reconsider your SpaceX pass!
18. Great Ocean Road War Memorial.
Is a visit to the famous Great Ocean Road along the coast of Victoria, Australia on your bucket list?
One of the most sought-after attractions in the world, this stretch is actually the largest permanent war memorial in the world. Built by soldiers, it was created to honor those who lost their lives during World War II.
19. You'll find the longest recognized country name in the UK.
Talk about a gulp! If you're planning a trip across the pond anytime soon, you need to know the official name of the UK.
The longest in the world, it is: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland!
20. Traveling makes you happier than Money or Gifts
It may sound cliché, but the money you spend on traveling actually does more good than any material goods you can buy.
Researchers from Cornell University proved this fact in a recent study. Use interesting travel facts like this one to encourage your next adventure!
21. Sudan surpasses Egypt in Ancient Pyramids
You may associate Egypt with these majestic wonders, but while you'll find around 100 wonders there, in Sudan you can experience over 250!
Built by ancient Cushite rulers, they evolved between 2500-300 BC.
22. Bangkok-the most visited city
Move over, London and Paris. Bangkok is consistently recognized as the most visited city in the world!
Nearly 23 million tourists travel there every year to experience its unique and vibrant culture.
23. Monaco is smaller than the central park
The entire Principality of Monaco covers an area of just 0.78 square miles. That's about three-quarters the size of New York City's Central Park!
Nevertheless, it packs a powerful punch with its diminutive footprint. Here you'll find some of the most stunning beaches, gardens and museums in the world.