In the travel world, music is often known as «the third co-pilot» of any traveler! But, why?
Pronunciation: mu-zi-k’
Etymology: Bourg. musicle. muzica; esp. and ital. musica; from the Latin word musica; in Greek, from Muse.
So finally, what is really music?
No longer a simple melody that we listen to spend time but a real emotional need which we pay more and more attention in its use and selection of the right song to choose in a very particular moment in life. The charm of the music is linked to its listening environment. Each music, depending on where you are listening it, has something different to tell, which makes it a perfect travel partner!
The music, the music, oh sweet music… How not to let yourself be softened by a singing, evocative, emotional tune, whatever the situation in which you are. Whether it is in your umpteenth road-trip, hair in the wind, gloved hands or even during your very last discovery of a new place full of charm and beauty, your eyes filled with tears of joy and your heart magnetized by a breathtaking view!
Music is always here with us in all its forms and style categories!
We have a psychological and clinical proof! Listening to music helps you make plans and start your day ahead! Do not pack your bags yet! Listen to your favorite playlist or song and there you can start packing your stuff for the big adventure. In rhythm and in a good mood!
Real songs are the ones that change your mood. Just in a wave of a magic wand, go from a real bad mood to a new festive and joyful sportier and in good shape. However, be careful, this only works in one direction!
Music allows you to get away from daily life and experience unique, magical and personalized moments – such as tastes and colors-all in connection with our great passions as travelers, where the wind and our vehicle take us!
Does music in travel have a real meaning to be listened to? Does it cause a “wow effect” in our brain?
The extremely positive effects of music on our health, our lives and our travels are:
- The influence on the perception of making efforts and the state of tiredness. Often referred to as the natural fuel of the world’s greatest sportsmen. According to many studies, music has a positive effect on athletes for a huge number of reasons, before or during each competition.
«Yes it is true! Listening to music makes you stronger, like a comic book hero. Take the example of Michael Phelps, winner of 33 world medals including 28 Olympic medals. He reveals that he listened to the same song a few minutes before swimming to get inspiration from the power of the lyrics and win. Thanks Lil Wayne, I'm Me for your song!»
- Releases dopamine, hormone of happiness!
«… The areas of the brain linked to musical emotions are not distinct from the areas of other emotions! So let these areas of brain (already underused) operate at its full capacity.»
- Makes better and improves sleep and relaxation
«… Rhythmic and soft music (instrumental or with lyrics) has positive and soothing effects on the ability to fall asleep, reduces the number of awakenings in the middle of the night, increases and improves the quality of its duration..»
- Provides positive emotions and well-being
«Musical works create powerful emotional states and can decrease anxiety, mood improvement and stress levels…»
- Increase human creativity
«According to several studies, we have succeeded in showing that music and songs, allow the development of the cognitive part of our brain, attention and memory… which are related to self-expression, and stimulates thoughts, images, feelings, and make more easier the evocation of a memory. »
To sum up if you want to be a travel superhero, be 100% motivated for an activity or a ride at any time, be happy, sleep as well as a baby, meditate as well as Gandhi himself and be ultra positive, there is only one thing left for you to do, listen to music in travel The good and real one! The one that makes you thrill, dance day and night, with your partner or with your family. Let’s go, the more the merrier!
And you, what music do you listen to?
✨ Here is a questionnaire we sent the travel community!
✨ Could you answer it in an original or funny way, then?
✨ Show us your unique personality through the music that most characterizes you:
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ACCORDING TO YOU, WHEN YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY,
WHEN YOU GO ON A ROAD-TRIP,
WHEN YOU CHOOSE NEW ADVENTURES:
- What is the perfect song to start your departure on holidays? ⛱
- What is the most beautiful song in the world/of all time? 🌎
- What is the best song to listen to when you are at a party? 💃🏻
- What song do you listen to all daylong? 🔁
- What is your perfect music for making love? 🙈
- What is your guilty pleasure song? 🙉
Tell us what you think of music in travel!
Send us your answers here below as a comment on this article
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Here we are, our song is coming to its end! You have one thing left to do, switch on your cellphone, choose your favorite song, connect to the CaraMaps application and plan your next trip in a good mood!
Have a nice trip and see you soon on the road « Let’s hit the road Jack…! » together!
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✨Oops, we almost forgot… the CaraMaps team also played the game! Discover our favorite songs on Spotify CaraMaps account and do not hesitate to prepare your « music in travel » playlist!
✨Be part of the big CaraMaps family and do not forget, listening to music helps travel!!