Catalina Island is a beautiful place full of adventure and relaxation. What is it that attracts us to these tourist spots? How do we exactly choose the place we want to visit? There are several places in California to go to as well as across the United States and internationally.
Lover's Cove is a place to see on the island with a lot of history. There was a lovely path to walk, run, or drive a golf cart along the coast. Avalon shops and restaurants cater to a wide variety of tastes. There are so many decisions to make, but so little time. The important part of traveling is to always choose what you know or are comfortable with whether that be food, adventure, or destination. In retrospect, the 2007 fire and COVID-19 has nevertheless stopped the tourism on this island.
The comfort of a place that is far enough to be disconnected and relaxed, but close enough to feel connected. The disconnect revealed a whole new side of me. Ziplining taught me that when you overthink a decision it may not be what you actually think it is. For example, when I thought that the zipline was moving faster than it was - I became more scared. I did one and then started another. The longer the interval the harder it became to do the next zipline. As an economist studying decision-making, we need to understand how individuals make decisions. The substitutes, complements, and income all explain demand. The substitute for Catalina Island could be a destination close to home. A complement to visiting Catalina Island could be the love for hiking, nature, or adventure. But what exactly is the rationale behind any decision is the important aspect we want to examine while traveling. Catalina Island has not only taught me about adventure but taught me that a challenge may seem harder than we think it is. Once we dive deep into it - this only becomes easier when we come back up. Next up, diving into the ocean as a scuba diver!
