10 things that are taught long journeys
Travels / / December 19, 2019
Two years ago Anisa Purbasari (Anisa Purbasari) left a successful career as a lawyer, to begin to travel the world. During this time she managed to visit many countries, to meet with a lot of great people and get a very useful experience. On the main lessons learned during the long journeys, she wrote in an article adapted from the translation of which is Layfhaker your attention.
1. Define clear goals and intentions
So many people dream to throw everything and go travel. They think that they will plunge into a simple and pleasant life, which swallow them in the maelstrom of events and experiences. However, even the most interesting journey quickly get bored if you do mindless fast life.
It is best in the beginning to think about why you go on the road. What are the goals set for yourself? What you want to achieve as a result? Then the journey will be built according to your goals and do not bring disappointment afterwards.
2. See with your own eyes
Travel industry has created a huge number of rules and recommendations for travelers. In every country there are lists of recommended sites to visit, dishes that should be tried and
routeBy which to pass. As a result, travelers can see approximately the same attractions, make similar photos and tell the same story.I do not urge you to completely get protoronnyh routes, but sometimes it is useful nevertheless to make forays into unexplored places. Become a researcher of new sights, tastes and traditions.
3. Honest conversation about the budget
If you plan on traveling with a companion, then before it starts should compare their features. Money is always an important thing, it is often their number determines the duration of the trip and its degree of comfort. The joint travel often because of financial issues of disagreement, which can eventually lead to the collapse of the entire event.
4. Long journey does not solve the problem
Some people go to travel in the hope of escape from their problems or troubles. Most often, it does not bring any deliverance. Problems are rarely solved on their own. On the contrary, they tend to accumulate and grow.
5. Insurance
Accidents happen to everyone. And just when you least expect it. Suppose you think you are the most experienced traveler in the world, even if you are coming to the resort for European pensioners - still take out insurance. Do not even think to save on this.
6. You will experience fear, uncertainty and sometimes boredom
All travelers sometimes get into trouble, but few people like to talk about it. Internet is filled with glamorous photos of tropical beaches and exciting stories about climbing the mountain peaks that create a completely false impression of the journey as a never-ending fascinating adventure.
In fact, everything is not the case. Travel - a continuation of life, and it is not only positive emotions. Kindly requested to tune in to what you will meet with a variety of sometimes negative events and emotions that it was not a surprise in the future.
7. Memories
Most seasoned travelers know well that recognized tourist attractions remembered the worst. I have nothing against the magnificent palaces and ancient ruins, but this is not something that stays in your head. Quite an impression is formed of an unpredictable mixture of smells, sensations and accidents that can never plan ahead.
8. Interact with the locals
One day during my trip to India, I was invited to a wedding in one of the villages. It gave me more knowledge about the local culture and people than any book or article. A casual conversation with the driver tuk-tuk in Cambodia allowed to feel local realities better than many news releases.
When you travel, it is very easy to hide from the local in a tourist hotel and a bus. However, because you never know what actually breathes this country.
9. Money is not a guarantee, but a handy tool
It has become fashionable to make traveling with quite small budgets. Some people are so flaunt the fact that they were able to drive around half the world with a few dollars in your pocket, it's just getting some kind of mania.
In fact, money is nothing wrong. Yes, they do not guarantee success or even positive emotions, but they can greatly speed up your movement and provide you with an acceptable level of comfort. Do not take it with you less than what you can afford.
10. Stay in touch with new friends
Travel - it's always a new meeting and dating. Meet with people you would never have met in a familiar environment. Sometimes the love grow into a friendship that lasts through the years and continents.
Never miss an opportunity to know new people and let them get to know you. Be open and communicative, it helps in any situation.
And what they had taught you travel? That they have given to you, besides a set of standard pictures and souvenirs?