This is going to be my first blog post and it’s not about a trip i’ve had but it’s going to be encouraging you the reader to travel.
As a traveler that has been to 12 countries (only 4% of the world) I want to encourage you to travel, travel, travel. There is so much to see and so many different cultures that you need to experience. Go with family, friends and even by yourself. I believe it is crucial to travel by yourself, you will meet more people, have better stories, and you will feel more accomplished with yourself after you complete your travels.
Traveling gets pretty expensive and takes a lot of time out of your schedule so it’s understandable if you can’t get out all the time. I believe it’s imperative you at least get out once a year. I’ve used a couple way of travel that will help you save money. The first is greatvaluevacations.com, it has great deals and it’s very affordable to get out of the country. They give you the freedom in their packages to travel and see the countries you’re visiting as you please and on your time. Another way to travel that i’ve used is EF tours, EF tours lets you make down payments which make the ease of not putting a lot of money upfront at once. If you are friendly and good people person I recommend traveling EF by yourself. You will travel in a group about 30, will meet a ton of new friends that will last the rest of your life. The other interesting way I travel is with 2 other buddies. We take turns planning a trip around the world and there are rules that save us money. The first rule is that the person planning the trip picks a country that the other 2 people including yourself have never been to. Second rule is that the person responsible of planning the trip has to cover the expense of room, transportation, and any excursions the group takes. This leaves the other 2 people with just the cost of flight and food/beverage. This is another way that helps me travel the world because 2 out of 3 years i’m only buying a plane ticket to my destination. If you have a group of friends that can get together and do this, it’s a fun way to see the world and a different twist on traveling.
These are some of the ways I travel and saves me money. I hope these tips, websites, words encourage you to get out there and travel. By yourself, with your friends, and with family. Go see what this beautiful world has to offer you. Gain knowledge on what different cultures are up to. Make new friends. Get Out There!