There are many reasons that induce people to travel. Having fun, have more knowledge and make friendship, travel can be based on family issues, without mentioning others. As Rick says in his narrative, travelling as a political act is to travel with the purpose of learning new things that can be helpful to the community where the traveller belongs. In this perspective one should be ready to face challenges. Knowing that one will meet people who believe in things differently, life style

According to Steves, travel as a political act, changes people’s perspectives personally, politically and socially, and exposure to new things. For example when travelling in Bulgaria, Steves learnt that shaking your head “no” means yes and giving an affirmative nod can mean no. He again learnt that in France restaurants, when one takes long waiting services shows a sign of respect.