"IF you want to hate the world, watch the news. If you want to love the world, travel it."
Unknown

Traveling allows me to gain new perspectives and make genuine connections with humans from all walks of life.

It introduces me to the kindest of people, all more than willing to help me in any way possible.

Traveling makes me realize that all humans are the same inside.

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How do you get started?

Yes, it's that simple. Take the leap.

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save some
money

choose
a place

research

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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."

Saint Augustine

Book the
trip

Travel Blogs

How Do You Get Started?

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

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Travel Misconceptions

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

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10 Things Traveling Does For You.

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

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North America:

The United States

Mexico

Belize

Guatemala

El Salvador

Costa Rica

South America:

Colombia

Europe:

Portugal

Spain

Italy

France

The Netherlands

Denmark

Iceland

Asia:

Pakistan

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My Country List
(& Counting)

Take my idea!!

During my travels, I buy a postcard as a souvenir and write on the back about the time I had and the things I learned. I laminate them, hole punch them, and put them in a spiral for a forever travel memory book.

"People are pretty much alike. It's only that our differences are more susceptible to definition than our similarities."

Linda Ellerbee

Worldpackers

I had heard of this app and website many times before using it, but I decided to take a leap of faith and trust it before my trip to Central America. I'm so glad I did. I volunteered at a Sea Turtle Preservation in Costa Rica, with a family in Guatemala, and at a hostel in El Salvador. This was my experience. Before starting the decision process, I needed to become a member and make a profile. You pay $60 annually to apply anywhere. This $60 can be waived once you have receiv

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How to Budget Travel

If you want to travel, but your budget is low, here are some tips and tricks I've used to see the world at a low cost. One of the easiest ways to budget travel is by keeping your destination open. Research which countries are the cheapest to travel to, and which time of the year is the cheapest. Sometimes the popular expensive destination isn't even the best choice, just the most touristy. If you want a Greek or Italian vibe but less expensive, go to Albania. Instead of Thail

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Working Your Life Away? BORING

I have met quite a few people in my life. A lot of people tell me that I seem older than my age, usually not my family members or close friends. More so, people I've just met. Somehow, with a child's zest and goofy personality, I manage to hold myself very maturely. I don't think this is because of my tight grip on my emotions or lack thereof, but because, truly, I think I just have some things figured out. By some things, I mean just one. And this is it. Traveling. Exploring

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desire to flourish

"IF you want to hate the world, watch the news. If you want to love the world, travel it." Unknown