Facts that will make you want to travel

Studies have found that money spent on travel will make you more happy than money spent on material goods. You'll eventually forget about your $300 shoes but you'll never forget a breathtaking sight.

Trip length doesn't affect your post-trip happiness. A short trip will make you feel just as happy, all you need is just a weekend getaway.

Regular travelers get along with people better and feel less anxiety in social situations.

Couples who travel together report increased intimacy. The best travel accessory is someone you love.

Trips can change history, Darwin was inspired by traveling to the Galapagos; Che Guevara found himself biking across South America; Monet discovered lilies when he went to Arguenteuil.

The ticket is usually the only big cost: a massage in Bali is $6; a dinner out in Korea is $10; and you can stay in a castle in England for $150 a night.

Travel can actually make you smarter – frequent travelers are better problem solvers.

It's time to plan a trip! What are you waiting for?