We've gone worldwide and stateside. We’ve
gone to museums, parks, harbors, and everywhere in between. There are so many
things to learn and so many places to go, and trying to encompass the entire
world in 10 posts is, I admit, and possible endeavor.
Understanding that, I am going to give
you some tips so that when you choose a destination for your next adventure,
you will make the most of it.
The most important thing is location. If
your remember in my first post, I talked about how location is almost everything. You should pick a
location that not only interests you, but also gives you a sense of wonderment; a
place where you will learn, and grow. Traveling is not merely about seeing new places;
it's also about taking in enriching experiences and becoming a new person
yourself.
Activities are the backbone of your
adventures. Though a particular place may advertise an event or spectacle, if
it's not something that interests you, don't do it! You're going to be doing
things and trying things you've never done or tried before that's the beauty of
it. You may feel a little silly or confused, but that's OK, you're there to
learn and you're there to grow. Keeping an open mind about everything around you is the best way to
enjoy your adventures.
One of the best ways to get a feel for
city is to really get ingrained into the local life. That may be difficult if
you've never been there and if you don't know anything about the place, which
is why I encourage researching your destination so that you make the most out
of your adventure. And talk to people! They're not going to bite you, they’re
happy you're visiting. I can't tell you the amount of times my family and I
have talked to a local while on vacation and found a delicious dinner spot or
hidden gem that otherwise we would not have discovered or been able to
experience had we not asked! Locals know the area, it's their home and they
want to share it with you.
On that note it's important to also keep
an open mind. You're never going to know what is next and that's the joy of it.
Everything is new and beautiful and you will love every second of it! And if
you're more of a homebody, and traveling just really isn't your thing there are
so many things you could do in your own area that maybe you don’t know about
yet. Go on your town or city's website and look at the attractions they
highlight because if it's important to them, it is obviously something
worthwhile to try. Go on Yelp or Trip Adviser to see other peoples ideas and
experiences.
The world is
yours. One of my favorite quotes is “The world is full of magical things patiently
waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” On that note go out, learn, enjoy and
above all, experience everything you possibly can; there are an infinite number
of places to see and adventures to go on, and you’ve only just stared.
