This world consists of hundreds of countries each with its’ own unique history, culture, tradition, language, lifestyle, etc. Many who have the money or the passion to travel the world, get to explore the old and the new, and experience things that one might only dream about. Whether it is the crystal clean beautiful beaches, or a loved one half way across the world, everyone has a reason to leave the familiar, and step into the unfamiliar world.

Travelling not only brings joy to peoples lives, but also a lot of publicity which leads to money for our economy. It is a good source of income, especially for third world countries. Tourism leads to other great things in a country. For example, it creates many jobs, which foreshadows a better lifestyle for the citizens of that country, such as better education, environment, health care, etc. Travelling not only affect those travelling, but also many other people along the way.

Destination Number of Visitors Per Year

Time Square in New York, USA 35 million

National Mall & Memorial Parks in Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials 25 million

Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida California, USA 16.6 million

Trafalgar Square in London, England 15 million

Disneyland Park in Anaheim California, USA 14.7 million

Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada and New York USA 14 million

Fisherman’s Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, USA 13 million

Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea in Tokyo, Japan 12.9 million

Notre Dame de Paris in Paris, France 12 million

Disneyland Paris in Marne La Vallee, France 10.6 million

Table 1: The top 10 most visited places in the world during the year 2007.

Many things are a factor when it comes to travelling around the world. Some of the things that attract people to travel are the breathtaking sights, the climate, the famous landmarks (Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, etc.), the hospitality of each country, the authentic culture, etc. There are many reasons, when it comes to answering why people travel. People travel around the world in search of work, or to be reunited with their loved ones that live across the world. Some even travel to learn, whether it is to complete their degree or to expand their knowledge about various cultures and traditions. Luckily, some are able to travel to get away from the daily stress from their world, and enjoy life in another, even if just for a moment.

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The top 10 most visited Countries in the world during the year 2007.

Travelling is not only for the rich, nor does it have anything to do with ones race, gender or status. Once anyone has the passion for it, and their budget permits, the sky is the limit to what one can

experience. Whether it is travelling to fulfill a goal in life,

or travelling to reunite with family, for fun and to get away

from all the stress in life and relax, or just to experience

something new for a change, travelling has something for

everyone!

• Images:

– www.google.com

– http://www.travelswise.com/Travel-Europe.jpg

– http://listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/737.jpg

• Table 1:

– http://www.whataboutbrazil.com/top-10-most-visited-places-in-the-world/

• Figure 1:

– http://www.aneki.com/visited.html