The Western world takes time out for travelling as an indispensable part of their lives. Vacations are days that are looked forward to in that part of the world. While holidays are awaited as much eagerly by those living in the Eastern world, too, the luxury of taking one depends very much on the work place approvals, nature of the individuals and mindset of the society. Often it is years before a long break is taken by people in these countries. Perhaps it is something to do with the slogging and laboring mindset pertinent in the east.