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Simply put, you save money. You pick the place you want to go. You do some research. Then you book that damn trip. Let's expand on that now. I'm not going to tell you in full how to save money in this post because there is simply too much to touch on. I have two posts, one called "Refusing Overconsumption" and the other "How I Save Money"- refer to those for detailed advice. The SparkNotes summary is this: decide if you're an overspender, then realize what that means, start b

The biggest obstacles standing in the way of your desire to travel are these common misconceptions. Let’s walk through them. First, thinking you need to save five grand to go on your first trip. If you are willing to travel economically- which means hostel stays, street food, and local guides showing you around- then these trips will be much less expensive than you’re probably imagining. I spent less than $3,000 for almost a month touring Europe (if you’re American, you’re th

Gets you out of your comfort zone. When you're uncomfortable, you grow. Humans are made for flexibility and movement. Allows you to try new things. You can only find out what you like by expanding your horizons. Teaches you about other cultures. You can more easily choose your own way of life if you know how many options there are. Expanding world knowledge reduces prejudice and increases communication skills. Gives you the chance to discover yourself. You can only really see