Why do you travel?

While I learn how to upload photos to help you along in beginning to paint, let's talk about traveling.  When it often is time-consuming and expensive, why do you still love it and want to do it as much as possible?  Because you explore new places?  Because you're curious about different cultures?  Because you want to see as much of the world as you can?  Or is it simply because you need a break from the same-old and ordinary?