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10 Reasons I Love Traveling (and Why You Will, Too)

• August 2, 2023
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It’s no secret that most people desire to travel much more often than the normal 9-to-5 gives them time for. Traveling is a transformative experience that enriches our lives in countless ways. From discovering new cultures to pushing the limits of our comfort zones, the thrill and adventure of traveling offers an escape from the ordinary.

In this blog post, I’ll share ten compelling reasons why I love traveling, and I’m certain that these reasons will inspire you to embark on your own adventures.

Here are the top 10 reasons I love traveling!

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1 || We get to experience new cultures

This is perhaps the most rewarding aspect of travel. Sadly, it’s lost on many people, especially nowadays, as social media is flooding with people just looking for a good photo or to be able to say they’ve been there. Don’t be that way! Actually immerse yourself in these new cultures and you will absolutely fall in love.

It also teaches you empathy and increases your overall social intelligence. Embracing different cultures broadens your perspectives in unimaginable ways and fosters a deeper sense of appreciation for the diversity our world has to offer. These encounters not only introduce you to new customs and traditions practiced around the world, but also creates lasting memories that will shape your understanding of the world and the people living in it.

• This one is a large reason why I loved my time at Oxford, England . Immersing myself in their way of life for 5 weeks really grew my appreciation for slow travel, whereas before, I was a 100% advocate for fast-paced travel.

2 || It takes us out of our comfort zones

We all have our familiar boundaries that we feel safe in, and once we reach adulthood, and get into a routine, we don’t often stray outside of them. However, living this way leads to remaining stagnant, to getting comfortable and not continuously trying to grow. Stepping outside the bounds of our familiarity is where our personal growth happens. Even if you don’t realize it, we all have more growing to do. It never, never stops!

Travel only enhances, and often speeds up, this growth! It challenges you to face the unknown and forces you to face uncertainty. Perhaps you travel to a country with a language barrier, or head to an adventure capital like New Zealand to bungee jump . Whatever you end up doing, it’s the act of embracing these challenges that ultimately fosters personal growth. This can result in increased resilience, adaptability, and confidence.

3 || Traveling hones planning and organization skills

This is definitely one of my favorite reasons I love traveling! Planning a trip requires meticulous organization and attention to detail. Sure, you could wing it by not creating an itinerary, doing little to no research, and leaving bookings for the day off, but that’s asking for chaos. While you might enjoy the trip, things will inevitably go wrong, and you’ll hit constant bumps along the way.

For me, I plan as much as I possibly can. My guides here on the ErickaRheanne blog (such as my guide to visiting Massachusetts ) are so in-depth to avoid any problems or complications. And so many trips have gone perfectly because of this intensive planning and attention to detail.

From crafting itineraries to booking accommodations, transportation, and activities, traveling sharpens these planning and organizational skills. The ability to research, budget, and prepare for a journey not only ensures the overall travel experience goes as seamlessly as possible but also proves invaluable in terms of our personal and professional lives.

• My continuously growing planning skills are evidenced through my extensive, comprehensive travel guides, such as this one on Alaska .

4 || It teaches us skills applicable in life and career

Building upon what I said earlier, traveling teaches us valuable life knowledge and skills that can help us greatly in other areas of our lives. Traveling teaches you how to improvise, communicate effectively, and adapt to a variety of different situations.

All of these skills are transferable and will continue to benefit you for the rest of your life. This also boosts your confidence and assurance in further ventures you might pursue.

5 || It boosts our happiness and gives us something to look forward to

Anticipation is an extremely powerful emotion. It can literally impact your mental health even in the worst of times. Travel fills our hearts with excitement and joy.

The mere thought of exploring new destinations, indulging in local food, and immersing ourselves in breathtaking landscapes can instantly lift our spirits and add happiness and worth to our lives.

Planning a trip also gives you something to look forward to and keeps your mind off of areas of your life that cause you stress, anger, or sadness. Travel can also be a selfish activity (in a good way!) that forces you to think about yourself and put your desires first even if you’re the type to put everyone else ahead of yourself.

6 || It frees us from the constraints of regular life and allows us to escape reality

Sometimes, the routine of daily life can get monotonous. Or, for some, daily life might not be anything like what they imagined for themselves. Traveling can liberate you from the demands of work and responsibilities by offering a reprieve via escapism.

As you immerse yourself in new surroundings, you’ll experience rejuvenating freedom and return to your daily life with more energy, or perhaps a new outlook.

7 || Traveling opens us up to new friendships and romantic connections

Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, or going solo, visiting new places can open you up to reconnections or new connections. Whether it’s a romantic encounter in a charming city or a meaningful friendship forged during a group tour, these connections can enrich your life in ways you never imagined.

8 || It helps us reflect and get in touch with our feelings and emotions

There’s something about travel that really gets us in touch with our innermost thoughts and emotions. Sometimes, we end up confronting and reflecting on things we didn’t even know were festering deep inside.

Traveling offers us a unique opportunity to disconnect from the hustle of everyday life and reconnect with ourselves in meaningful ways. This times allows us to reflect on ourselves and our life, then reassess how to approach our lives and direct our potential futures when we return.

9 || It lets us experience rare, inspiring moments of awe and adrenaline

One of my absolute favorite feelings from travel is the awe I feel at the truly amazing beauty of some destinations. The feeling is best when it’s completely unexpected.

This occurred when I hiked Arthur’s Seat while I was in Edinburgh, Scotland . I actually was not too thrilled about the idea leading up to it, because I figured it was “just another hill” and what could be so great about the view from up there that I couldn’t get in the United States? Boy, was I wrong! It ended up being my FAVORITE part of my 5 weeks of travel throughout in the United Kingdom .

Any kind of adventure that spikes my adrenaline is also a big reason to love travel. Whether you are standing on the glass of the Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, or bungee jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand, or whitewater rafting in Colorado, adventure awaits you everywhere.

All these experiences can leave you breathless with excitement and wonder, and what better feeling is there than that?

10 || Traveling aids us in personal transformations and allows us to live out our dreams

Ultimately, traveling has a transformative power unlike anything else. It can truly make you more open-minded, adventurous, and fulfilled. The memories you make while traveling will continue to shape who you become, and will give you the additional courage you need to chase after your dreams, and the life you desire.

It can also simply just give you a sense of purpose and renew your vigor for life.

And those are 10 reasons I love traveling and why I think you will, too!

Through travel, you can experience self-discovery while also creating unforgettable memories. These experiences can teach you invaluable skills that encourage growth in your personal and professional life while also increasing your mental health.

There’s so many other reasons I love traveling that I didn’t list here. And if you’re ready to bite the bullet and find your own reasons to love travel, I’ve got tons of information on planning your upcoming travels.

• Ericka Rheanne

Hi! I'm Rheanne, a travel addicted booklover from the midwestern US. So far, I've explored 49 U.S. states (only Hawaii left!), and a few other countries. One of my favorite parts about travel is the planning, but I know it's not for everyone! It can often be overwhelming and stressful. I aim to provide you with as much ready-to-use travel information and trip planning as possible to alleviate some of your worries!

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Why Are You Passionate About Traveling?

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We asked twelve business leaders and creative professionals why they are passionate about traveling. From travel fueling personal and professional growth to finding a source of inspiration and energy, discover the unique perspectives and experiences that fuel their passion for exploring the world.

Traveling Fuels Personal and Professional Growth

Finding a home and business in italy, exploring new countries enriches life, gaining personal growth through cultural exposure, embarking on a digital nomad’s journey, venturing on a path to unique perspectives, learning life lessons along the way.

• Inspiring Musical Introspection and Artistic Growth
• Experiencing Cultures Through Culinary Adventures

Receiving Global Learning Opportunities Through Work

Uncovering historical gems through travel, finding a source of inspiration and energy.

Traveling ignites a passion in me. It breaks my daily patterns, allowing me to analyze my business from an outsider’s view. Being part of the free-tours movement, each trip becomes a mission to scout the next great destination.

My experiences inspire my team, driving us to innovate and help millions find the best free tours worldwide. Each journey is an adventure and a lesson, enriching not just me, but the value we bring to our global community of travelers.

Traveling, therefore, is my tool for personal and professional growth, fueling our mission, one free tour at a time.

When I first visited Italy as an adult in 1997, I knew “I was home.” I have been passionate about traveling to Italy ever since and have been professionally guiding travelers on small-group tours there since 2013.

I started my custom tours of Italy then and love to create customized private trips for people who don’t want to ride on a big tour bus, along with me as their private guide.

There’s something incredibly exhilarating about stepping foot in a new country, breathing in the unfamiliar scents, hearing foreign languages, and seeing the sights that I’ve only seen in pictures before.

I’ve always been passionate about travel because it fuels my sense of adventure and curiosity. It’s a thrilling experience to explore new countries, immerse myself in different cultures, and witness the beauty of our diverse world.

Travel has taught me valuable life lessons, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and allowed me to forge connections with people from all walks of life.

It’s a constant reminder of the vastness of our planet and the limitless possibilities that await. Simply put, travel enriches my life and brings me immense joy and fulfillment.

Traveling is a fantastic way to analyze and develop as a person. It exposes you to new cultures, people, and ways of life. It can challenge your assumptions about the world and assist you in developing a more open and tolerant mind.

It is a fantastic way to foster personal growth and it can assist you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and learning new things about yourself. Also, it can help you in developing new skills, such as language learning, problem-solving, and adaptability.

In addition to the personal benefits, traveling can be a lot of fun and is an enriching experience that can benefit people of all ages and backgrounds.

Passionate about traveling and living life on the road, I found myself in a homeless shelter in the Netherlands at 19. My first time living abroad was when I found a job in Romania and lived there for a year. Since then, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries and continue to live life as a digital nomad.

Currently, I am planning a road trip through Mexico and South America. Traveling has not only helped me get out of my comfort zone, but I also attribute a big part of my current professional success as a freelance marketer to traveling and exploring new cultures. That’s why I am passionate about traveling.

Travel does so much for me as a person and has provided me with unique perspectives and several valuable lessons.

Without travel, you miss out on so much of what is out there, and it’s difficult to consider the perspective of others as you go through life. Travel can provide so much more, like empathy for others, making you feel grateful, opening your eyes to a variety of foods and entertainment, and so much more.

I’m passionate about travel because I’ve seen what it can do for me as an individual, and I envision what it can do for others in creating a more open-minded, smart society.

Traveling is my favorite way to keep learning! Though I’ve been done with school for years, I find myself still craving a learning atmosphere simply because I feel like there is always going to be so much more out there for me to discover.

When I travel to new places, I am able to completely immerse myself in the culture and landscape, and that allows me to expand my mindset in ways I don’t get to in my day-to-day life.

I discover new things that I like, different ways that other people live, and so much more. Whenever I return from a trip, I always feel like I come back at least a little bit transformed!

Inspiring Musical Introspection and Artistic Growth

As a DJ, my passion for traveling is deeply tied to reflection and personal growth. Each new city and crowd offers a fresh vibe and energy that shapes my music in novel ways. But beyond the immediate experiences, the real magic for me lies in the moments of quiet reflection between the rush of the journey.

Whether I’m musing on a flight or in a hotel room, these opportunities to pause and reflect allow me to process the new sounds and rhythms I’ve encountered, shaping them into my unique sound. But they also provide a time for introspection about my own journey as an artist, helping me understand my path and the direction I want to take in my music.

So, for me, traveling is not just about experiencing new places—it’s about the introspection it inspires, enriching both my personal growth and my music. That’s why I’m so passionate about it.

Exploring Cultures Through Culinary Adventures

Exploring diverse culinary traditions during my travels is a hidden passion of mine. Food holds the power to reveal a culture’s history, traditions, and way of life. Whether savoring street food in Thailand, indulging in traditional French cuisine, or trying exotic dishes in Japan, each bite is an adventure.

In Thailand, I explored the vibrant street markets, relishing the flavors of aromatic spices, tangy sauces, and fresh herbs. In France, I discovered the artistry behind classic dishes like Coq au Vin, appreciating the delicate balance of flavors and techniques.

And in Japan, I embarked on a gastronomic journey, sampling sushi masterpieces and experiencing ancient tea ceremonies. Through food, I not only satisfied my taste buds but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures. It’s the perfect way to immerse myself in a new destination and create lasting memories.

Traveling for leisure is great, but traveling for business is something I am equally passionate about. The company I launched over ten years ago was global from day one, which meant learning about and working with (and for) people all over the world.

There is something amazing about finding that someone from a totally random country finds value in what you do from your own corner of the world, and you get a very unique chance to learn about them and craft the perfect product just for them.

Being a history buff, I find that one of the benefits of traveling is discovering hidden gems and secrets that most people overlook. Human beings are naturally curious creatures.

Traveling satisfies this curiosity by presenting us with the opportunity to uncover the unknown and learn about places we’ve only read or heard about. Stepping into a foreign land allows me to embrace my inner Indiana Jones. (Although, the TSA confiscated my bullwhip the last time I tried to carry it on—so beware.)

For instance, here in my hometown, Fort Worth, Texas, there is a lonely historical marker on the street. Most people walk by it every day without a second look. It just blends into the scenery. However, it tells the story of a gunfight from the late 1800s. The very gunfight that caused all the spaghetti westerns to have the cowboys meet at high noon.

Every city has a unique history. Traveling makes that history come to life!

Traveling is not just a leisurely pursuit for me; it’s a profound source of inspiration and a refreshing boost of energy. I’m passionate about traveling because it takes me out of my everyday routine and lets me explore new perspectives, lifestyles, and places. It’s like a breath of fresh air that energizes and inspires me.

Traveling is not just a way to relax; it’s an essential form of active rest. It helps me recharge and find inner peace by getting away from the usual hustle and bustle. But what really excites me is the realization that there’s so much to see and experience in the world. It would be a shame to miss out on all the beauty and opportunities waiting out there if we just stayed home.

Another thing that fuels my passion for traveling is the incredible inspiration it provides. Exploring new destinations, encountering breathtaking landscapes, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds fill me with an indescribable sense of awe and wonder.

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Countless people will tell us that following one's enthusiasm is necessary for sustainability and career satisfaction. But how can humans do it if we have not yet identified our areas of interest? Few have been given to discover what they want or are meant to do. It is normally a long process as one’s life experience can help one figure it out. Travel can become an influential steppingstone to finding our passion and purpose because it introduces us to new cultures and ways of life that can inspire and boost our world awareness. To know further, here is the list of ways to find something we’re passionate about through traveling:

10 Finding Our Purpose

Traveling is yet another way to devote ourselves as we can make friends , interact with different cultures, and take part in events that aren't even popular in our homeland as we take trips. When something in our lives is unique, we are more flexible and creative in seeing or experiencing the world. So this will provide us with a new sense of meaning in life. Also, if we have not yet realized what we'll do with our lives, all we should do is take a trip.

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9 Realizing That The World Is Our Home

Many people describe their households as the central location where they were born and raised. However, once we begin to make a journey of our own, we will then start realizing that a household is far from a village or town. It's also our world, our sanctuary. Recognizing that various locations were not just people's households, however, will raise our awareness and make it much easier to help those in need because we can recognize and relate to their struggles.

8 Knowing How Little We Know

Many students spend years in school learning about subjects in a classroom but are missing a diverse hands-on experience if they have not traveled . Theoretical and practical approaches are opposed. We would then understand how little we understand about the humanity and world that lives in it as we travel. People cannot rely on what they see on social media as others choose what they are allowed to see about a certain issue or place, so traveling helps us perceive things as they are.

7 Realizing The Similarities Within People

We prefer to exaggerate our distinctions with other individuals in our separate worlds. We perceive others differently than we perceive ourselves. However, we are far more comparable to our surroundings than we realize. Everyone has necessities in common with their behavior being more understandable as one realizes basic psychology and empathy.

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6 Make Friends Easily

One of the most common anxieties individuals have nowadays is trying to approach and engage in conversation with strangers. This anxiety has increased as people are mainly indoors with the same human beings, scared to venture to talk to others because they fear judgment. Communication is necessary as people need to know directions, where to buy things, and more. Furthermore, conversing in a genuine and raw manner will encourage someone to be genuine.

5 Our Life Is A Wonderful Gift

People will understand how valuable our lives are as we make the journey. Having followed the very same old schedule every day creates tension or, in the worst-case scenario, anxiety . When we begin our journey, we will discover that indeed the world is filled with gorgeous things and people. We would also be appreciative of all the experiences we have ever had in our lives. Furthermore, we do not even have to sit tight until anything substantial occurs in our lives before we begin traveling.

4 Understanding Ourselves

By freshening up our usual schedule, we will be able to think about and consider our lives. We'll have plenty of time and room to just let our thoughts roam freely whenever they travel. People will gain knowledge further about themself as they discover something new. Getting to know oneself will enhance the standard of living significantly. Furthermore, since we seem to be alive, everything else is essential to us. Lastly, traveling makes us appreciate how fortunate we are.

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3 Challenging Ourselves To New Experiences

When we are going through a rough patch in our everyday schedule and existence has begun to feel more motor-driven than enchanting, we are most likely yearning for new difficulties and perspectives. Traveling is among the greatest ways of putting ourselves towards the assessment and stepping outside of our safety zone . We'll also see how creative one can get into an unfamiliar setting. Furthermore, combatting obstacles not only will strengthen our vitality but will also make people satisfied in the long run.

People are traveling to remove themselves from relationship stress, job stress or grieving of loved ones. Traveling is among the most effective antidotes to emotional turmoil as well as frustration in people's lives as they are able to explore beautiful landscapes, the climate, or the free expression to do whatever they truly desire. Furthermore, if people are hard workers, they should think about having to travel.

It is respectable to be focused on self-growth but it is necessary to recharge in order to preserve energy to increase general wellness and productivity. Also, taking a holiday getaway to go mountain climbing or lie on the seaside will charge up our battery cells. People will also have the opportunity to recognize and brainstorm options to improve things much easier at the job.

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Even at first glance, it is so obvious to everyone who meets me that I love traveling. The idea of travel, packing my bags and disappearing to someplace new, lives inside the brain allllll the time. I mean, I spend my spare time on Google flights, haha.

Not to mention, whenever I meet someone for the first time or even encounter an old friend, I instantly want to talk about my upcoming trips, ask about their own adventures, share embarrassing and funny travel stories, and swap bucket list ideas.

And yeah, I’ll admit it. I’m probably a little annoying to my non-traveling friends and acquaintances, but I can’t help myself. My “wanderlusty” passion seeps through my pores, out of my control.

Passion is a good thing, I guess?

A few years ago, on my 29th birthday, I wrote about 29 Ways Travel Changes You forever. I know that ever since I started my solo adventures, I slowly morphed into a far more spontaneous, well-rounded, and grateful person. I used to freak out at plans changing or sudden cancellations, but now, disruption to my routine just rolls off my shoulders. 

Although I still stand by the ideas in that post, I wanted to return to my “graduate school” roots and felt inspired to write an entire essay explaining why I love traveling so much, haha. I know it is stating the obvious in many ways, but sometimes we all need a little dose of inspiration, especially after the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic that put global travel on hold for nearly two years. 

Exploring the world costs time and money (not to mention, boarding planes stresses me to the max!) so the trade-offs need to be worth it, right?

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“I Love to Travel Because” — A Complete Essay

Okay, full disclosure , some of the reasons why I love traveling are totally superficial and shallow.

I mean, think about it. Travel makes you look cool. For instance, an ongoing joke about dating apps (haha) is that every single profile professes a deep love of travel. It’s damn near cliche at this point. And I understand why. 

I also love to travel, because being in a new place means I’m allow to indulge and spoil myself. Pampering myself has become even more important on solo trips in my 30s , honestly.

I mean, isn’t it nice to eat a lot of delicious food, explore museums stuffed with world class art, and capture the perfect Instagram shot on top of a mountain crowned in a pink sunrise’s glow? Of course!

However, all jokes aside, I love to travel for deeper personal reasons, too. The experiences go far beyond pretty pictures and a full stomach.

I deeply believe travel makes you richer, not in your wallet, but in your intelligence and compassion. Not to mention, roaming this planet makes you realize your full potential and helps you learn what makes you truly happy. Let’s break it down.

Travel is My Passion

Life without passion is a prison sentence, in my opinion. Each day blends together until they are identical.

Wake up. Go to work. Eat dinner. Watch television. Sleep.

Time slips away without accomplishing anything. Not good.

We’re all on this earth for a deeper purpose. We need to discover that purpose and let it embrace us. By doing that, we cultivate the abilities to face any challenges that come flying in our direction.

For me, travel is my passion. Travel is my purpose. Not to mention, I channel this passion by using my own experiences to help people feel brave enough to take the trips of their dreams.

Recently, I’m listening to a lot of motivational podcasts on my commutes to work. For example, I love “The School of Greatness” and think these interviews provide great insight on practical ways to improve yourself. Seriously, if you’re struggling, then give this podcast a try.

Anyway, one of the reoccurring themes on “The School of Greatness” is to find a passion and purpose in life. No one can take passion away from you. It’s freeing.

And travel? Is a beautiful passion. Most importantly, I like to learn about humanity, beyond my country’s borders, in order to better connect with others. It’s a blessing.

Travel Helps Me Believe in People.

Travel restores my faith in people. It’s true.

Okay, I hate to out myself on this blog, but I’m a total cynic sometimes. Full disclosure.

In general, I have a very hard time trusting people, mostly because I worry they’ll lie or take advantage of me. And sadly, some people have done just that (another story for another day, my friends). It’s super challenging not to be jaded.

Yet travel reminds me so many kind-hearted, inspiring, brave, and intelligent people exist in the world. For example, I’ll never forget how complete strangers invited me to lunch in Nazare and helped me find the way to Stockholm after my train was canceled.

I’ve also had strangers talk to me on planes to calm my anxiety over flying. I had one woman stay awake the entire flight on my trip to Madrid, for instance, and reassure me whenever we hit a bump in the sky.

Travel reminds you that most people are inherently good. They are. I promise.

Even at home, the travel community’s members never stop encouraging me to transform into a better version of myself. For example, attending Women’s Travel Fest in New York City connected me with so many incredible women who are living their best lives every single day.

Travel Heals My Insecurities.

On a similar note, I’m a person who loves to travel, because exploring the world builds incredible self-confidence and worth. I’m able to accept and embrace my flaws much more readily after traveling somewhere epic and having time to reflect.

In our society, there’s an unspoken pressure to embody perfection, and falling short of that standard isn’t acceptable.

Think about it. When was the last time you felt safe admitting that you were angry or jealous and received zero judgement or advice regarding your turbulent feelings?

We all have flaws and insecurities. We’ll never reach this ridiculous idea of perfection either. 

Travel gives you a chance to push beyond these troublesome traits, which we all have, and even accept them for what they are.

Is traveling alone scary? Absolutely.

However, the fear is invaluable, because you need to get out of your comfort zone for personal growth to happen. For example, I was terrified to go paragliding in Slovenia, not only because I hate flying on general principle, but because I’ve never identified myself as a dare devil. I felt like an imposter. But when my feet touched the ground again, I realized how much courage I actually possess. Cool, huh?

As I’ve said, we all deal with insecurities. All of us. But these supposed flaws don’t have to define us. Another major reason why I love traveling is because I was able to move beyond these flaws.

Travel Makes Me Appreciate Natural Beauty.

I’m a city gal at heart. New York City is my “happy place,” because I love the endless entertainment options, great shopping, and diverse population. Bring me the city lights.

On the other hand, travel forces me to return to nature and foster a deeper appreciation for the earth. My breath was taken away in both the Scottish Highlands and Banff National Park. Crystal clear glacier lakes. Massive green mountains. Fresh air filling my lungs. Our planet is an absolute gem.

I’m even willing to get my hands dirty now!

And, even at home, I’m trying to make getting out into nature a priority. I will say New Jersey has plenty of beautiful beaches, and I fully intend to take advantage of them.

Travel Has Me Falling in Love with Myself.

Self-love is grossly underestimated.   A lot of us are taught to place other peoples’ needs ahead of our own – which is especially true for women. Society pressures and molds us into the perfect daughters, sisters, friends, girlfriends, wives, mothers.

When do we have time to pour the same kindness back onto ourselves to ensure we’re mentally healthy and happy?

There aren’t enough hours in a day. It’s sad.

Travel reclaims your time, and lets you spoil yourself. It’s amazing.

For instance, I took myself out on dates in Seattle. I bought super expensive chocolate and sat in the park and took pictures of Mount Rainier, and it was the best thing ever. I also spent over $70 on myself at the Walrus and the Carpenter in Ballard, and didn’t care that my indulgence had reached ridiculous levels. I was worth it, damn it!

By traveling alone, you can give the love that you freely hand out to everyone to yourself. Be selfish. It’s a wonderful feeling.

Ultimately, I Love to Travel and Experience New Cultures.

My passion for new places and cultures isn’t something that appeared out of nowhere in my adult life. Far from it.

I’ve always wanted to travel ever since I was young. When I was in middle school (wow, I was twelve at one point?), I was convinced that I would move to England and design houses.

While I think the latter had to do with playing too much Sims , my desire to explore beyond the borders of the United States never weakened. Not once.

Travel has made me a stronger person, and I couldn’t imagine my life without endless plane tickets and backpacks. Breaking outside my comfort zone strengthens my self-esteem. It’s a precious gift, the best one I can give myself.

Finally I feel like I have a deeper appreciation for the world now. I’m not as closed off or shallow, and consider myself very receptive to different opinions and ways of life. Travel makes me a better person.

If You are a Person Who Loves to Travel …

We’re soul sisters (or brothers if you’re a dude! Haha).

Here’s some final parting wisdom for my fellow travelers. Know that I think you’re amazing for pursuing your passions!

Don’t Feel Guilty.

You’re probably on the receiving end of some judgment. Do any of these lovely nuggets sound familiar?

“Enjoy it now. When you’re married and have kids, you won’t be able to travel anymore.”

“Don’t you want to settle down?”

“Are you running from something?”

These statements are intended to make you feel guilty. End of story. Don’t ever apologize for traveling too much!

You’re allowed to travel as much (or as little) as you want without other people impacting your choices. So, whenever you hear varieties of the above comments, simply smile and nod and move on. Guilt has no place in your adventurous life. BYE.

Share Your Travel Passions with Others.

Even as a solo traveler, we want to talk to people who have the same passions as us. It’s only natural. So, being part of a community makes travel even more special.

Facebook has several groups and communities that will connect you with fellow travelers. I love giving travel advice to random strangers in these groups! It makes me feel important.

Not to mention, it’s an easy way to hook up with likeminded people when you’re in a new country or city.

Furthermore, if you run a travel blog, then you can join classes and workshops (such as BlogHouse) , and also attend blogging conferences to make new friends. My blogger friends are some of the greatest people I know, and they support my dreams and goals whenever I feel low. Their encouragement is irreplaceable. You can’t put a price tag on it.

Finally, if you live in or are close to a big city, then check out your local Travel Massive chapter. These events will connect you with travel industry members and influencers, which is great if you’re planning on starting a travel blog.

Not planning on running a travel business? Still go to Travel Massive and make friends! The atmosphere has always been very welcoming.

Share your passion and build a supportive circle.

Implement “Travel Lessons” at Home.

Most of us aren’t digital nomads. We have a permanent address with established careers. We don’t travel 24/7. But another reason why I love traveling is because I can take those memories home with me. 

Regardless, it’s easy to fall into depression at home when you love to travel so, so, so much. Sometimes you even feel like an “outsider” in your own neighborhood, but don’t let isolation creep into your brain. It’s a mistake.

Instead treat your home as another travel destination. Local getaways are fantastic.   Research a cool attraction, park, or restaurant in your own backyard and then go explore.

Curiosity and wonder doesn’t die simply because you’re at home now. You never know what special gems might lurk around the corner.

Get out there!

Are you a person who loves to travel (I think I know the answer to this one)? Why do you love traveling? What trips have created the fondest memories for you? Share all your thoughts in the comments. Thanks (as always) for your continued support.

Rachel Elizabeth

At 22, I took my first overseas trip to Bermuda. Took a break to follow the "American Dream." Had my self-esteem broken. Embarked on my first solo trip to Scotland at 26. The travel bug dug its way under my skin. I now book multiple trips a year.

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Is Traveling Your Passion? 10 Steps to Stop Dreaming and Start Packing

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.  ~St. Augustine

Just about everyone lists travel as one of their passions in life.

We're enamored with the idea of travel — getting away, doing something fun and adventurous, seeing cool things, and meeting different people. It all sounds so exciting.

But when it comes to actually planning a real trip (something more than visiting Grandma or going to the beach for a week), it's too easy to find a reason not to go, not to make it happen.

Our lives are so damned busy and complicated. Between our jobs, kids, pets, commitments, and responsibilities, taking time out for a trip (or even doing everything that must be done to prepare for one) is enough to make you hyperventilate with anxiety.

It feels like too much work to get a trip off the ground and yourself out the door. I think that's why many of us spend so much time dreaming about traveling rather than actually doing it.

But traveling is one of the most life-affirming things you can do for yourself. Aside from the obvious fun involved, traveling can transform you on so many levels. It provides happiness and satisfaction long after the trip is over.

Through travel, you will . . .

Make the travel decision, step 1: plotting travel time, step 2: week-long trips, step 3: budgeting, step 4: brainstorming locations, step 5: research, step 6: rinse and repeat, step 7: weekend destinations, step 8: travel checklist, step 9: book the trip, step 10: stretch the memories, why travel.

• become a more interesting, engaging, and educated person;
• have an appreciation for and perspective on different cultures and lifestyles;
• challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone, providing a sense of accomplishment;
• share experiences with people you care about;
• meet new, interesting people;
• take a break from the everyday stresses and demands of life by stepping into something entirely new and different.

There is much research and evidence that experiences trump material possessions when it comes to sustained feelings of happiness and positive memories. Travel is one of those peak experiences that you can revisit in your mind for a lifetime.

I'm at the stage where I want to create my life around a few very important passions, travel is one of them. It is a priority for me. After many years of travel deprivation, I'm determined to experience the world and all of the wonders that are out there for exploring.

When my children were little, we used them as an excuse not to travel much farther than the coast. It was too expensive, too hard on them, too much trouble. In retrospect, I think we were just to tired to take action.

Don't get me wrong, traveling with kids (and making all of the necessary arrangements to take them along) can be a pain in the butt. I've dragged enough Pack-n-Plays and sand toys to the beach to know how much work can be involved.

And that's the wonderful thing about family travel:  it provides you with experiences that will remain locked forever in the scar tissue of your mind.  ~Dave Barry

But if you know your kids, what they can tolerate or even enjoy, and you plan accordingly, you can find wonderful trips that work well for all of you — not just the compulsory trips to visit family or the fallback beach vacation.

And if your kids are older or you don't have children, then you're ahead of the game with the ability to travel fairly easily.

With or without children, if you decide to make travel a priority in your life, then you'll find a way to make it happen.

Is travel a priority passion for you?

Is it important enough to you to give up some other important events or possessions in order to make it happen?

It's hard to answer that without knowing exactly what you will have to give up, reschedule, or sacrifice to make it happen.

But if your answer is generally, “yes, travel is a priority for me,” then you need to put in some pre-planning time to get the ball rolling.

10 Ways To Plan Your Passion Travel

The best way to ensure you plan travel into your life is to plan out your year of travel in advance. You don't necessarily have to stick to the exact plan you create initially, but this pre-planning will provide a framework for launching your plans.

Sit down with your spouse or another travel companion (or alone if that's how you travel) for a travel planning meeting.

You will likely need a few of these meetings, but the first one will set the stage for your year of travel.

Discuss how much vacation/travel time you have between you. Look at national holidays, school breaks, and how many possible long weekends (in addition to full weeks) you might have.

Pull out your calendar for the year, and mark the pre-determined holidays, breaks, etc. with a yellow highlighter.

Discuss the big week long vacations first. Look at your calendar where you have marked the pre-determined holidays/long weekends. Fill in your weekly vacations several weeks or months apart from the shorter trips to space things out.

For example, you might not want to plan a summer vacation within a couple of weeks of Memorial Day weekend.

If you only have a one or two weeks of vacation a year, in addition to time off at Christmas, then consider taking a trip during the holiday season. A holiday trip (rather than spending money on gifts, a tree, etc.) could be an amazing way to create memories for you and your family.

Plot the weeks on your calendar for potential week-long trips. So far, you don't have anything planned yet. You are just plotting out weekends and weeks for travel.

Look at other important calendars for events that might interfere with your travel (school events, work-related trips, etc.). This may require a bit of research or a few phone calls. Determine whether or not you need to adjust your travel weeks.

Plan in advance for how much money you are going to budget for travel. If money is tight, look at what you have currently available for travel, and then start brainstorming ways you can save or earn more.

Think about these questions:

• How much can I set aside a month to put in a travel fund?
• How can I cut back  in order to build my travel budget (ie: dinners out, impulse purchases, etc.)?
• What could I sell on eBay or Craigslist or in a garage sale to bring in some extra cash?
• How could I earn some extra cash to apply to the travel budget (ie: a special project, a part-time job, extra hours, etc.)?

Take a look at Chris Guillebeau's travel hacking products for ideas on saving money on airfares.

Write down your answers to these questions and create a realistic picture of how much money you will have available per quarter to allot for travel. Write that amount down for each quarter.

If money isn't a big issue, then determine how much you want to spend on travel for the year, and write that number down.

Start discussing places you want to consider for your travel weeks and weekends. Begin with the week-long trips first. Write down every possible place you are considering. If there are two or more involved in planning, each  person should make a list.

From that list, divide the destinations by season. If it doesn't matter the season, make a separate column for those destinations. Compare your lists to see where you have listed the same destinations.

Determine 3-4 options for your first week-long trip. Each person should be assigned one or more of these options for research.

Once you've determined possible travel options for your first trip, begin researching the destination. Look at the costs to travel there, the possible accommodations, a possible itinerary, and the highlights of the trip that you want to include.

Read Trip Advisor reviews to get an idea of the best places to stay and things to do. Get a  Rick Steves' Best of  book to help you. (Rick Steves “advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel.”) Or consider getting a travel agent to work with you to find the best deals.

Have another travel meeting with your spouse or traveling buddy to compare notes and make a decision about where you want to go for this first trip.

Repeat Step 5 for any other week long (or longer) trips you put on your calendar. Even if the trip is planned for 6 or more months down the road, go ahead and do the research and budget planning. This will give you time to save or earn extra funds if necessary.

Now take a look at the possible long weekend dates you have slated for travel. These shorter trips can be planned closer to the weekend date, but you still might want to think ahead about possible places to go.

Brainstorm a list of ideas as you did in Step 4, compare notes, and pencil in a few options for each particular weekend.

You might do this planning quarterly, starting your planning for one quarter in the last month of the previous quarter.

This planning also helps if an unexpected free weekend pops up. You'll have your list of fun options available to choose from.

Create a travel checklist so you know what needs to be done and when before you leave town. This might include:

• stopping mail/newspaper
• getting necessary medications and/or shots
• updating your passport
• arranging a pet and/or home sitter
• paying bills in advance if necessary
• knowing how you will get to and from the airport if necessary
• having a general packing list

Book the trip! You've got to pull the trigger. All of your planning doesn't make the trip happen. Purchase the airline ticket, book the hotel, get the time off of work, notify people who need to know. The trip won't be real until you spend the money and tell people.

Take a journal and a camera with you. Even if you just jot down a few notes at the end of each day about what you've done, it will chronicle the memories and help you relive the experience months and years later.

After a family trip to Europe, we created a wonderful photo memory book through Shutterfly.

You might read a bit about creating great travel photos. If you travel a lot, you might end up with a bookshelf of wonderful travel books!

27 thoughts on “Is Traveling Your Passion? 10 Steps to Stop Dreaming and Start Packing”

Great set of tips – and I agree completely about travelling with kids – what you said about knowing what they can tolerate and enjoy is the key. I just have one (he’s 2) and he’s reached a stage where he’s easy to travel with if I plan exactly according to that – what he can tolerate and enjoy. Every child’s different and that’s easily the best way to look at it.

Hi Amanda, You are so right, and what they can tolerate changes at different ages and stages of their childhood. But they are adaptable little creatures, and once you acclimate them to travel, they will learn to love and appreciate it as they grow.

Wonderful tips indeed!

I love travelling, though after marriage it’s lessened down a great deal due to the kids and their routine now. However, I remember the time when I was with my dad and how we used to plan our trips so well and make sure we had everything chalked out in detail.

I guess when you are taking long trips you do need to take care of the smallest of details and ensure you are well equipped to enjoy your trip.

Thanks for sharing. 🙂

Hi Harleena, I’m so glad you liked them. That’s a great memory you have about trip planning with your father. It is a good example of how experiences last longer and have more positive emotional benefit than material things. You will always remember that time with your dad. 🙂 Now you can create the same memories with your own children.

currently on a month-long trip with my husband to buenos aires, argentina and asuncion, paraguay

and this is the FIRST time that we haven’t taken our sons along (they are now 19 and 14) they’ve been to canada, vietnam, china, brazil, and argentina as well as many u.s. states/cities

i didn’t start traveling the world until i was in my 30s – married and with children but it’s been the best thing i’ve ever done in terms of challenge and growth pushing myself out of my comfort zone . . .

How wonderful April! Your children are so fortunate that they have parents who love travel and are willing to take them along. Enjoy your amazing month-long trip.

…and all you say is true.

Number one in our manifesto is Decide to Decide. We write about living an adventurous life and in fact just last week launched our first guide Travel Like A Pro…we must be on the same wavelength today!

Luv to see people posting and encouraging travel!

Hi Carin, I love that — “decide to decide.” That is the first step in making it happen. Your guide sounds very helpful. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your launch.

As someone who’s travelled all my life, first with my folks ‘cos my Dad was in the RAF then because it became a habit, your tips for travel are just great Barrie. Yes you have to really plan with kids, but quite honestly with a little forethought it’ll work out great. And the memories…aah they’re a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. For everyone. Encourage one another. Elle.

Hi Elle, How wonderful that your Dad’s work allowed you to travel so much when you were young. Travel just became part of your life. What are some of your favorite destinations?

Nice and useful tips Barrie We all love to travel because of many advantages but due to many obstacles it has always seemed impossible to go beyond Kebili and Tunis!!!!!!!

Hi Lilia, Well Kebili and Tunis sound pretty exotic to me! I hope you will find a way to overcome the obstacles and venture further. 🙂

I was blessed to grow up in a big family that traveled a lot. I’m currently only in my twenties but I’ve been to Mexico, South Africa and all over the U.S. I’m so thankful to my parents for instilling the value of exploring and traveling the world. We did mission trips together and packed all 5 kids in the same van for hours, but we created priceless memories. Sometimes I forget how easy it is to let my passion for traveling take a back seat to other responsibilities in my life. But this post has reminded me, if I truly enjoy traveling, I need to create the time and make it a priority. Thanks for bringing me back to the right perspective!

Hi Carrie, What a wonderful gift your parents have given you! You probably don’t even know all of the ways this early travel has impacted your life for the better. I hope you will continue to integrate into your life now and when you have a family of your own. And with the advent of the Internet and blogging, you can meet people all over the world before you travel and potentially have friends everywhere!

I have great memories of childhood family vacations. Memories that I will have forever. So I have always valued travel, and would love to see the world to fill in my pages. Instead we have started to make our own photo memory book yearly for our family vacations. And to help with relaxation, we take trips just as a couple every other year (instead of with the kids every year.)

That’s a great idea Marci. It is great for your marriage to get away and travel together. It will make traveling with your kids all the better because you and your husband have had time to recharge with each other.

I used to love travelling on my own, for months at time but now I prefer to share it with one or two good friends and I’ve turned into a homebody… though I suspect more travels to come – next up: finland to see the Northern Lights and Santa Claus! Thanks for the tips and reminding me of my travel itch! Noch Noch

Finland sounds lovely! Don’t give up on your travels. We all have our “homebody” periods, but it can become a habit of “travel inertia.” Start planning that Finland trip!

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Thank you so much Nikky! How nice. I really appreciate being included in such a wonderful group.

Aloha Barrie,

I travel a lot. I like your suggestion about journaling. The first trip I took to Peru I wrote a letter every night to myself. Years later it is wonderful to read and remember. I just realized that adding pictures from the day would be a nice addition.

I savor my time at home as much as traveling these days. I am getting ready for a trip to Tokyo and I think I will buy a nice journal before I go and begin writing those letters again.

Thanks for the reminder, Susan

That is fantastic Susan. You have taken some amazing trips. Please share your experiences in Tokyo with us! And if you journal, you can remember all of the highlights.

Barrie, I’m traveling as we speak and will be doing so for a couple of months in Central America. I think I’m going to blog about some of my experiences on my blog as a form of journaling. Having friends and family overseas makes the travel experience slightly easier.

How fun Vishnu! I hope you are enjoying your travels. You should absolutely blog about your experiences. A month in Central America should provide plenty of topics to blog about!

Thank U sweetie..Amazing list..iam going to Move out ofhome sn n travel. My parents r against it n since We are asians, there is no convincing them. I tried talking to them n explaining, but they don’t understajd nor do they want to. So i am going to live my dreamswithout their permission.

Love your detailed blog, My family, we definitely have a passion for travel , we love to show our children the world in different ways or just go away together as a couple to regroup so its not just a dream. So much so that I write about it. I recently wrote about our Lourdes pilgrimage,and our bucket list is not even half way, Thank You so much Barrie for sharing all the lil details that most just don’t think about. Above all, one doesnt have to wait for a huge bank balance to feed that passion. Its all about planning or being in the right circles, connections, network!

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Travel Passions: 40 Destinations for Food, Health, Adventure & Creativity

January 30, 2019 by Janice Waugh

What are your travel passions?

Some travel is about exploring a specific destination. Some travel is about feeding your interests and obsessions.

If you fall into the latter category, you're not vague about why you travel. You go to savor the food, paint the landscape, taste the wine, experience adventure, or any other of a myriad of things that inspire a person's soul.

Your travel is more about what you will do than where you will do it.

For this reason, I've dug into the Solo Traveler archives and pulled together a list of posts to help you find the destinations that match your travel passions.

Table of Contents

If Your Travel Passion is Food

A Guide to the Best Food & Wine in Western Canada  Enjoy this tasty and colorful overview of the landscapes, food and wine of Western Canada, courtesy of award-winning culinary travel writers.

Mmmmm, Rome. A Fabulous Trastevere Food Tour  The Trastevere food tour is a delicious way to explore about Rome. Take the tour with me (in photos) and learn about my favorite discoveries.

Best Food in St. John’s, Newfoundland: Tips from a Local  To find out where to eat in any destination, ask a local. Solo Travel society member Jessica shares her picks for the best food in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Flavors of Nova Scotia: My Top 5 Tastes  Come along with me as I share my favorite flavors of Nova Scotia, discovered on a summer road trip around this Canadian maritime province.

Bitter to Smooth: Tasting Olive Oil in Lombardy  Tasting olive oil in Lombardy is an absolute pleasure. Tasting fresh olives – not so much! A tour of Frantoio Montecroce provides a delicious lesson.

The Oxford County Cheese Trail: A Photo Tour  If you love cheese like I love cheese, you’ll thank me for this introduction to the Oxford County Cheese Trail. It makes for a tasty solo road trip.

If Your Travel Passions Are Health and Relaxation

Solo Travel as a Spiritual Journey  Solo travel can help us understand the true desires of our hearts and souls. Two authors share their perspectives on solo travel as a spiritual journey.

True Relaxation Found Walking Through Vineyards  On a self-guided walking tour of the Loire Valley in France I discovered the truest form of meditative relaxation in the simple process of navigation.

Our Need for Solitude – How Solo Travel Delivers  We need solitude. Yet it can be difficult to find. Here’s the value of solitude, how solo travel delivers it and top destinations where you’ll find it.

Bike Ontario: Rail Trails Make it Easy  Bike Ontario, feel strong, go solo. It’s all good. Here’s a report on my recent cycling weekend with Ontario by Bike.

Solo Travel, Running and Run Crews  ant to meet people, uncover local gems and stay fit as you travel? Whether you travel solo to run or like to run when you travel solo, here’s how to do it.

If Your Travel Passion Is Adventure

A Magical Canadian Solo Kayaking Adventure  On a solo kayaking trip, Grace learns how to paddle on a peaceful bay in the morning and tackles small rapids on the magical Madawaska in the afternoon.

Adventure Travel in Western Canada  Ziplining, skiing, snowmobiling, and bobsledding: here are great ideas for experiencing adventure travel in Western Canada from someone who’s done it all.

Solo Hiking: Top Tips for Walking Holidays  Hiking solo is peaceful, relaxing and rejuvenating. Here are my tips on gear, training for your hike, hiking safety and some fabulous hiking destinations.

Safe and Easy Hiking Destinations for Solo Travelers  Solo travelers can enjoy hiking too. Here are nine safe and easy hiking destinations that I’ve enjoyed with an overview of what’s special about each.

Solo Surfing: Is a Surfcamp Right for You? Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, young or (shall we say) older, solo surfing, especially at a surfcamp can make for great travel.

Solo Travel Destination: Cairns, Australia For easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, the Atherton Tablelands, and the Daintree Rainforest, this Solo Travel Society member recommends Cairns.

Solo Travel Destination: Patagonia Backcountry A road trip in Patagonia included fascinating landscapes, swimming in mountain lakes, and lots of soul searching for this Solo Travel Society member.

If Your Travel Passions Are Ideas and Creativity

Grace’s Nerdy New York City Adventure: A Twenty-Something Travels Solo Nerdy? Traveling solo to NYC? Here are plenty of tips and suggestions for creating your own nerdy New York City adventure.

How to Find Classes when Traveling Solo – 10 Tips Educational travel – taking classes and courses while you travel – is great for solo travelers. This is how to find them.

Solo Travel to Creative Destinations: 10 Tips to Go Creative! Creative travel is a new and growing form of travel. It focuses on local arts as an entrance into a culture. This guest post gives you 10 tips on how to travel more creatively.

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How to find - and survive - a holiday romance

Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read

When you go on a solo adventure, you learn to expect the unexpected… but travelers rarely anticipate the unexpected could be a holiday or travel romance. It has happened to me several times, and while I’ve always found it rich and exciting, it has also taught me a few lessons about love on the road.

I am a 30-year-old female traveler. The nomadic lifestyle I chose for myself a few years ago hasn’t allowed me to build long-lasting romantic relationships. I have lived in more countries and cities than I can recall, and fallen in and out of love along the way. I moved from a Couchsurfing community in Peru to a shared flat with friends in Germany , then backpacked across Japan (three times) to eventually start a business in Vietnam . To survive this emotional rollercoaster, I had to teach myself how to deal with the expectations travel romances create, as well as their bittersweet endings.

How does travel romance blossom?

It is easier than we think to find love while traveling;  we are usually at the top of our game after all. More laid back, outside of our regular environment, far from the pressure of work and maybe the gaze of our friends and families, we break free from some of the restrictions we – consciously or not – put on ourselves at home. That’s usually how we make it possible for love to catch us off guard. 

Travel romances have always started for me at the most unexpected times. My first meaningful travel story started in Hualien , Taiwan and ended in Okinawa , Japan — with many winding turns and beautiful memories in between. I didn’t know he had been eyeing me from the first day; I only realized later that spending more time with him would enhance my journey, so I made my travel plans coincide with his. That’s how my happiest trip to Okinawa happened. If it hadn’t been for him, I would probably never have discovered so soon that Naha Island has such beautiful sunsets on the beach. 

While a holiday romance can come in the form of a local, for me, it’s generally happened with other travelers for simple reasons:  shared accommodation makes it easier to meet and the tourist sights help arrange a common schedule and more opportunity to get to know each other. Besides, I travel more often to countries where I can’t speak the language, which tends to limit my interactions with locals — maybe body language can suffice when it comes to some aspects of the romance, but personally, I still need a proper introduction!

What to expect from a holiday romance

The instability inherent to travel tends to make holiday romances very special; because they are limited in time and space, they are often an accelerated version of a traditional love story. You meet, you live, you part, sometimes in a timespan of a few days. From traveling solo, you suddenly jump into a full-on adventure with somebody, spending all your time with them while knowing you might only have a couple of days to enjoy their company. The setting only amplifies both the love and the location. Add the fact that short-lived romances are usually exempt from the pressure of tomorrow, and get ready for one of the most emotional journeys of your trip! 

When you encounter romance along the way, you must do two things: enjoy it as much as you can, and manage your expectations. One of my favorite things when my solo trip turns into a two-person holiday is the new dynamics it creates; the feeling of attraction with another person full of travel passion coupled with new momentum to enjoy activities that you might not have taken up on your own . It can create space for more exploration and, as our world is designed for duos, it has a practical advantage; you now become eligible to all these travel activities made for at least two.

Now for expectation management: it might sound unromantic but trust me, it will help you cope when facing the inevitable end of your love story. As strong as your feelings might be away from home with this undoubtedly beautiful person, it likely has a very real expiration date, often in the form of a ticket back home. So unless one of you, or both, are flexible enough to bend your travel plans (and it’s not that easy to decide), or feel like transforming your holiday romance into something more, it is very unlikely it will turn into a solid long-term relationship. That's a big leap of faith based on one brief, shared experience.

You might have felt like you’ve never felt before. You might even have fallen in love. But a long-lasting relationship is built on persistence, actions, and consistency over time. Will you be able to demonstrate these to each other during only a few days or weeks on holiday?

What to do when travel romance ends

The end of a romance is never an easy transition. It is at best bittersweet, and at worst leaves you bursting into tears any moment — the result depends on how you manage your expectations. I have gone through bitterness, sadness, and a great deal of frustration after my own travel romances have ended because, whatever we say and however detached and self-sufficient we believe we are, we are all looking for love. 

So what to do if your romance has come to an end and it seems the world has faded a little bit with it? What to do if, despite your desire to travel more, your heart aches? Well, there are not many choices: you will have to heal and move on. It hurts, and that's okay. The fact a chapter is ending doesn’t mean it wasn’t written. Love is going away, but it was there . And there is beauty in this.

If it made you feel good, if it made your heart grow, if you know those feelings you created will remain forever in your soul, honor your feelings and gracefully tuck them away in your memory box, right where they belong. 

Do you still want to travel and see more? Well, the world is big enough! Don’t worry. You will love a person in some corner of the world and, rest assured, lasting love will come around eventually .

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7 Ways To ‘Passion Travel’ Without Breaking the Bank

A new era of travel has ushered in — and the younger generation are taking full advantage of it.

Exploring their journey for self-discovery, these youngsters are charting new territory with their love of “ passion travel “– where you craft meaningful travel experiences around your personal passions.

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“I think passion travel is all about pursuing what you love, whether it’s food, music, wellness, or eco-tourism,” said Amanda Syrowatka, travel and hospitality expert and director of Viceroy Bali . 

“Instead of choosing a destination first, you focus on experiences that fuel your passion,” she explained. “I’ve seen guests who come to Bali specifically for our yoga retreats, gourmet cuisine, or to explore sustainable tourism.”

For Richard Burgon, avid RVer and owner of Rovin Rv , “passion travel” refers to journeying based on personal interests, not specific destinations. For him, that means engaging in a traveler’s favorite activities — be it food, music festivals, wellness retreats, or eco-tourism, among other activities. 

“My travels have taken me across various terrains and coastal regions, always in pursuit of my passions,” he explained. “This form of travel is driven by the urge to soak up various experiences in order to fulfill personal passions.”

If this new mix of adventure mixed with inner transformation sounds like an expensive pursuit — experts say it’s more achievable than you think.

Below are some of their top recommendations for passion-traveling without breaking the bank.

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Get Savvy With Planning and Budgeting

“I always recommend starting with a clear budget ,” said Syrowatka. 

She said breaking down your expenses into categories like accommodation, transportation, food, and activities can help you see where you can save.

“For example, I love booking flights during off-peak times or using fare comparison tools. So, it’s often cheaper if you’re flexible with your travel dates.”

Burgon agreed. “Though passion travel can be pretty expensive, good planning may make it quite feasible. First of all, have a clear budget.” 

He recommended prioritizing your expenditure towards your passion. This could include gear, event tickets, or special ways to travel. Then set aside a portion of your income, in an especially set-up fund for travel.

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Stay In Locally-Owned Boutique Hotels Or Guesthouses

“I often find that staying in locally-owned boutique hotels or guesthouses not only saves money but also offers a more authentic experience,” said Syrowatka. 

She recommended using platforms that offer loyalty points or discounts for longer stays. 

“For instance, at Viceroy Bali, we offer special packages that bundle accommodation with activities, which can be a great deal.”

Take Advantage of RV Travel 

“Being an RVer myself, I have realized that RV travel reduces accommodation and dining expenses,” said Burgon. 

He said it also gives one freedom to wander in those off-beat places suited for surfing or fishing — whatever may be one’s interest.

Use Deals and Discounts

Experts equally recommended keeping a lookout for deals and discounts on travel websites, joining loyalty programs, and using credit card rewards to defray costs.

“Many festivals and events have early bird pricing or volunteer opportunities to offset the cost with free admission,” said Burgon.

Eat Like a Local

“When I travel, I think one of the best ways to save money and enjoy local culture is by eating where the locals do,” Syrowatka added.

She explained that street food and local markets are not only budget-friendly but also give you a real taste of the place. 

“I love joining food tours that are affordable and offer a lot of value.”

Seek Out Free Or Low-Cost Activities and Experiences

Another suggestion, according to Syrowatka, is to always look out for free or low-cost activities as many cities offer free walking tours, festivals, or public events. 

“In Bali, for instance, there are plenty of free cultural performances and beautiful temples that don’t charge an entry fee,” she explained. 

She also suggested checking out community boards or local websites for events and deals.

Use Public Transportation Or Rent A Bike

“I think using public transportation or renting a bike can save a lot of money and give you a better feel of the area,” said Syrowatka.

“When I travel, I prefer staying in central locations where I can walk to most attractions. It’s convenient and cuts down on transportation costs.”

Consider Ethical Volunteering

“If you have a passion for animals, the best way to travel to see them is to ethically volunteer with them,” said Nora Livingstone, founder of Animal Experience International .

She explained that safaris can be very expensive, but when you volunteer it can be a lot cheaper. 

“And you can get a bit closer to the animals you love so much.”

As the founder of a B Corp that helps people travel and volunteer on these programs, Livingstone said she knows how life changing they are.

“People have spent their lives loving monkeys, sea turtles, sharks and horses and our programs help them experience these animals up close.”

“Our volunteers stay at research stations and conservation programs so they live in accommodation that is not fancy but if you are passionate about animals, this is how to help their conservation and welfare.”

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50 Travel Quotes Sure to Inspire Wanderlust

I am a sucker for travel quotes. I read them and instantly feel inspired. I write them in margins of journals, find inspiration for posts in them and even create travel mantras. I also love sharing my favorites with fellow-travelers. I’ve shared them in various forms here on For the Love of Wanderlust, but today I’m sharing my favorite 50 Travel Quotes.

For the Love of Wanderlust’s Favorite 50 Travel Quotes:

“Most travelers hurry too much… the great thing is to stray and travel with eyes of the spirit wide open, and not too much factual information. To tune in, without reverence, idly– but with real inward attention. It is to be had for the feeling…. You can extract the essence of a place once you know how. If you just get as still a needle, you’ll be there.” Lawrence Durrell

“Please be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what’s right in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world we live in.” Andrew Zimmern

“You get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place. Like you’ll not only miss the people you love, but you’ll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you’ll never be this way ever again.” Azar Nafisi

If you’re brave enough to leave behind everything familiar and comforting, which can be anything from your house to bitter, old, resentments and out on a truth-seeking journey, either externally or internally, and if you accept everyone you meet along the way as a teacher and if you are prepared, most of all, to face and forgive some very difficult realities about yourself, then the truth will not be withheld from you.” Elizabeth Gilbert

“Let’s not travel to tick things off lists or collect half-hearted, semi-treasures to be places in dusty drawers in empty rooms. Rather, we’ll travel to find grounds and rooftops and tiny hidden parks, where we’ll sit and dismiss the passing time, spun in the city’s web ’til we’ve surrendered, content to be spent and consumed. I need to feel a place while I’m in it.” Victoria Erickson

“(Travel is) humbling to the point where you have major regrets about some of the stupid things you said, some of the things you thought were right. You keep going to these countries, and it’s like you forgot the lesson from the last time. But the first person you encounter kind-of bitch-slaps you upside the head in the most wonderful innocent way, and you realize, God, I’m still an asshole . And this guy, by doing nothing except being broke and so incredibly polite – it takes you aback,  you realize, I’m still not there yet. I still have, like, eight miles to go before I can even get into the parking lot of humility. I have to keep going back. It’s like going back to the chiropractor to get a readjustment . That’s me in Africa; that’s me in SE Asia. You come back humbled and you bring that into your life.” Henry Rollins

“When it is over, I don’t want to wonder if I have made of my life, something particular and real. I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” Mary Oliver

“I want a life measured in first steps on foreign soils and deep breaths in brand new seas. I want a life measured in welcome signs, each stamped with a different name, borders marked with metal and paint. Show me the streets that don’t know the muse of my wandering feet and I will play their song upon them. Perfume me please in the smells of faraway, I will never wash my hair if it promises to stay. I want a life measured in the places I haven’t gone, short sleeps on long flights, new words to describe the dawn.” Tyler Knott Gregson

“I’d like to repeat the advice that I gave you before, in that I think you really should make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” John Krakauer

“The wish to travel seems to me characteristically human; the desire to move, to satisfy your curiosity or ease your fears, to henge the circumstances of your life, to be a stranger, to make a friend, to experience an exotic landscape, to risk the unknown, to bear witness to the consequences, tragic or comic, of the people possessed by the narcissism of minor differences.” Paul Theroux

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you – it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart and on your body. You take something with you… Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” Anthony Bourdain

“People often ask me how I have managed to have so many interesting people – experiences in my nomadic wanderings. It’s because I trust; I always have. It’s not something that has developed with experience, though perhaps with constant reinforcement I do it more often. I’ve never been disappointed, though I’ve sometimes been surprised. I know there’s a risk but it’s one I’m willing to take. My life is constantly enriched because I trust people.” Rita Golden Gelman

Travel is little beds and cramped bathrooms. It’s old television sets and slow internet connections. Travel is extraordinary conversations with ordinary people. It’s waiters, gas station attendants and housekeepers becoming the most interesting people in the world. It’s churches that are compelling enough to enter. It’s McDonald’s being a luxury. It’s the realization that you may have been born in the wrong country. Travel is a smile that leads to a conversation in broken English. It’s the epiphany that pretty girls smile the same way all over the world. Travel is tipping 10% and being embraced for it. Travel is the same white t-shirt again tomorrow. Travel is accented sex after good wine and to many unfiltered cigarettes. Travel is flowing in the back of a bus with giggly strangers. It’s a street full of beard backpackers looking down at maps. Travel is wishing for one more bite of whatever that just was. It’s the rediscovery of walking somewhere. It’s sharing a bottle of liquor on an overnight train with a new friend. Travel is, ‘Maybe I don’t have to do it that way when I get back home.’ It’s nostalgia for studying abroad that one semester. Travel is realizing that ‘age thirty’ should be shed of its goddam stigma.” Nick Miller

It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many place I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Maybe that’s enlightenment enough – to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom, at least for me, means realizing how small I am, and unwise and how far I have yet to go.” Anthony Bourdain

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.  So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.   Explore.  Dream.  Discover.” Mark Twain

 I hope these 50 travel quotes from poets, wanderers, authors and drifters have left you full of wanderlust. Did your favorite travel quote make the cut? Feel free to share yours in the comments below! I hope you feel inspired to get out and explore, to buy a plane ticket or take a hike. 

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50 comments.

Megan Claire (@mappingmegan)

Thanks for putting together this amazing compliation of quotes, I think that travel quotes both inspire the passion for travel, and also inspire reflection, on the things we’ve learned through our experiences, and remind us of our memories. I think it’s impossible to choose a favorite from such a long list though!

Paige Wunder

I agree. They’re multi-faceted and there’s a quote for any type of traveler as well. I love a boost of inspiration.

Sandy N Vyjay

These are all so inspiring and bring alive the spirit of travel. Indeed I fee that blessed are the people who travel for they get to see and experience what others don’t. Life is definitely not fully lived if you do not travel.

I absolutely agree with that. I’ve never found something else that has done so much for me. Travel is fun, an educator, trying, beautiful and unifying, all at the same time!

AuthenticTravels

Oh, this is such a wonderful idea and an inspirational post. You know, at the beginning of my blog, I had started to collect travel quotes and I was planning to write + comment one /week. I am very happy to see that you found the time to do this awesome job. I think that the quote I resonate now is the one referring to how small we are in this world. I would add my favorite quote too:”we live to discover beauty, all else is a form of waiting.” (Kahlil Gibran)

That’s a beautiful quote! There are so many. Maybe I’ll have a 50 more post some time! They’re really fun to collect aren’t they?

What a fantastic selection of quotes! I think my favourites are the ones by Gustave Flaubert and Anita Desai. I definitely try to bring back some of the good parts of travelling and I don’t mean souvenirs, but healthier or more relaxed ways of living

I completely agree. Those are the best kinds of souvenirs! I have to admit they usually go by the wayside after time, but that’s a great excuse for a refresher and more travel!

ambujsaxena05

You have compiled my favorite quotes in one post. I cant help but keep going back to pick my favorite travel quote. I think travel shows we need to modest in our day to day lives.

I completely agree. I remember when I came home from my first long-term trip, I came home and purged everything and donated so much to Goodwill. It teaches you how little you truly need to be happy.

Vibeke Johannessen

I love that you created pins for this quotes:) many of these are new to me and it is so inspiring to read. It is hard to pick a favourite though. These quotes makes you really appreciate the wanderlust when people might say travelling is useless etc. Thank you so much for this post 🙂

Thank you! It was really time consuming, but also a lot of fun! I also love to reference quotes when people make judgy statements about travel being useless. Thanks for reading!

Thank you! It was time-consuming but also a lot of fun! They really do make good responses to people who think traveling is foolish or a waste of time/money.

I love travel quotes and they are always so good! My favorite from these was this one from Andrew Zimmern. I never really thought about those two words in depth: traveler and tourist. Now every time I think of those words I will remember his quote 🙂

Yeah it’s an interesting idea. I remember when this sparked a huge debate a couple of years ago. I think everyone has their own styler, but I’d rather travel that take a vacation/holiday so it’s a good reminder to me and my travel-style.

These are some amazing quotes! It’s nice to stumble upon the not so “cliche” ones. I love the one by Jeff Johnson. Definitely saving this list for later when I need a little travel inspo.

I love that one too. It’s from the travel film 180 South. Super inspiring, I would highly recommend it, especially if you’re a Nature-lover.

They are all such great quotes and I can personally connect to more than a few of them ! I am actually saving some 🙂

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them! I tried to share my favorite, less cliche quotes.

I love reading about travel quotes, especially those non-clique ones 😛 My favourite from this post is the “Travel isn’t always pretty” by Anthony Bourdain. People always think travel is fun (and glamorous) all the time, but it is not! I feel especially so this year!

Anne @TravelTheGlobe (@TTGLOBE4L)

Saved to Flipboard. I love these but when I want one can never find one. What a great resource I now have

I love love love travel quotes and this is a great list that you have put together here. I am definitely going to pin this for later on when I am in need of some motivation or just inspiration. It is hard to pick one favorite as I like so many of them.

Sonal of Drifter Planet

Love this post. Reminds me of my desk job days when I used to print them and pin them on my workstation. I’d spend a lot of time looking at them everyday and then eventually decided to quit my job and to leave. 🙂

A very well compiled list of travel quotes which are sure to tickle the wanderlust in me. This post has just become my source for travel quotes in the near future. Thanks a bunch! Cheers.

abcdefghizzy

“Travel is not a reward for working, it’s an education for living.” Can I just say WOW? My mind is blown! Love that these quotes are not the cliche offering and that there are so many of them I haven’t heard. Revisiting this post so I can bookmark everything!

Claire 🌍 (@clairesturz)

I do love a good travel quote! I was getting tired of the same ones though, but you’ve got some I hadn’t seen here before. I like Anthony Bourdain’s – travel isn’t always pretty for sure, but it definitely has changed me. I’m a different person now than I was when I left, for sure!

Love all these quotes! So inspiring!

nickwheatley

I am with you – I absolutely love travel quotes! When my wife and I were starting our first extended trip abroad I gave her a travel journal in which I inscribed a quote to get her started – now she always asks me to write travel quotes in her journals. This is such a great list and has many I have never heard of before – thanks for compiling!

I love these! There are so many in here that I haven’t ever heard. Not your typical quotes. Love the Angelina Jolie one all the Jack Kerouac ones!

Tamara Elliott

I love these! I think my favourite one is about the stories found between passport pages. So good!

Jenn and Ed Coleman

I really like the construction of this article. Well done. My favorite quote today was “there is nothing that the road cannot fix”. That seems apropos as we are returning back to Tucson AZ this weekend. So much of my life, triumph and heartache has been centered around this city. I can only realize how much the road has set me free when I am engulfed in all of the city’s familiarity and ghosts.

Eric Gamble

I love this. I think I love the Edward Abbey, The Buffalo Bill, & the Mark Twain quotes the most. I am always restless and wanderlusting cause I cant imagine I was put on this gigantic planet just to hangout in one tiny place.

thewanderingcore

The quote by where Azar Nafisi where he says “You get a strange feeling while leaving a place…” That’s my feeling for everywhere I’ve been to and I think that’s what I crave for. What a truly beautiful collection where your described travel not as hobby or even as a passion but as a way to live life fully. Just wonderful post.

Wow, there are so many great quotes! My favorite travel quote Comes actually from the movie “The Hobbit”. “I’m going on an adventure!” Sums travelling pretty much up 😀

forever roaming the world

Some really great quotes here 😀 – I have to say sometimes I have to stop myself reading travel quotes because I want to get back out on the road haha. After reading through these it’s happening to me right now haha.

“All you have to do is dicide to go and the hardest part is over”- So true, so many people talk about traveling but few book the ticket

Traveling Well For Less

What an interesting mix of travel quotes. They really range the gamut. Of all them, the Michael Palin quote is my favorite.

Wow! Amazing how many quotes there are about traveling. Though my vaforite remains: Just go our and travel!

Happy continued travels! C

London-Unattached.com

Some great quotes here! I’ve seen a few of them but some are quite new to me.

WorldGlimpses

Love that one by Gustave Flaubert that “travel makes you modest”. That’s so true! When you see the diversity of the world, you can only get impatient to learn more and stand in awe before that grandeur of the globe! The only way to respect other cultures is to meet them and learn about them. Only then you should ask for respect for the “tiny space that you occupy”. 🙂

Jody Robbins

These are so good! I had no idea there were so many inspirational travel quotes out there. It often comes back to the same thing thought- be open and ready to learn.

WanderingCarol

It’s hard to go wrong with Kerouac and Sylvia Plath! So let’s keep rolling under the stars and follow our crooked paths.

I love your idea of gathering travel quotes! They are so inspirational. I actually never know there are so many travel quotes as I never actively seek out for them. I especially like the one about “travel makes you modest” – travelers really need to remember this!

Patricia Steffy (@PLSteffy)

These are great travel quotes, and most I’ve never read before (double bonus points). I think my favorite is the Anita Desai quote “where you go becomes a part of you somehow” (also amazing picture). It really resonates because I think I really have absorbed, to some degree, some element of every place I’ve been to — even from my travels with my parents when I was a toddler!

Sara Broers (@TravelWithSara)

I love all of these. I am always looking for “that” one quote. I particularly like Mark Twain’s quote, as we all get caught up in our day and in all reality, in 20 years, what will matter? Thanks for putting this together, as I’m bookmarking this for future reference.

This is a great collection of travel quotes. It’s hard to choose a favorite! Can’t go wrong with Twain or Bourdain though. 😉 Explore. Dream. Discover. All the way!

Love the quote by Anthony Bourdain. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you – it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart and on your body. You take something with you… Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” I’ve been on the road a lot in my life, broke, uncomfortable and heartbroken. Through all that I’ve learned so much!

I’m always looking up travel quotes more than any other! I love the inspiration behind them, and a lot of them seem to work in accordance with my beliefs. Thanks for putting them all in one place!

wow! This was an amazing page. to keep this brief I will share the names of my favorites: Martien Vercruysse, Paul Theroux, Michael Mewshaw, Rita Golden Gelman, Nick Miller, Mark Twain. And I loved the unknown quote: “Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.” Loved this post alot.

Hey there Paige,

A few days ago we received a nomination for the Bloggers Recognition award. One of the conditions is to nominate 15 people ourselves, and since we have been reading and enjoying your posts lately, we would like to nominate you! Keep up the good work!

We wrote a post about it: http://wanderlustvlog.com/blog/our-blogger-recognition-award-nomination/

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TRAVEL PASSION INC. has made me a passionate traveler.  I disliked traveling because is disliked chaos and cancellations but when I got introduced to Travel Passion Inc., a unique and personalized travel agency, they changed my perceptions of traveling.  Now I hand over all the organizing details to them and they have never failed me.  I am not talking simply of one or two travel plans.  They have been my agents for close to ten years and they have handled my groups of up to 34 people and I have never had an excuse to be unhappy or to complain. It is a travel agency with passionate zeal and, though small, they give you the service that leaves you with a smile.

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We were a group with many special requests about our itinerary, side trips, interests. Travel Passion and its guides were so wonderful about listening, understanding and giving us our wonderful experience in and with India…with appreciation and love

Susan and I have enjoyed three trips arranged through Travel Passion Inc.

Each one was a bit different. One was the Tour with the E. Stanley Jones Foundation and that trip visited the Ashram founded by Dr. Jones as well as the traditional sites in Northern India.

Our second trip was with the Gandhi Tour , but Susan wanted to do some extra travel, so you arranged for us to visit the South of India before joining the tour.

Finally, you arranged for a special tour for Susan to view some of the textiles in Northern India.

All of these tours involved full accommodations, expert guides, and all necessary transportation from the time we landed to the time we departed.

Outstanding, high-quality customer-oriented service that attended to our every need and wish. Truly a once in a lifetime adventure.

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Washington DC,  USA

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4 Reasons to Turn Your Passion for Travel into a Career

The travel industry is full of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and turn your wanderlust into a meaningful, exciting career.

by Lindsay Paige Stein

October 26, 2020

Since I was young, I’ve always been drawn to travel, but I had no idea that one day I’d be getting paid to visit new countries and help tell the stories of destinations around the world. Studying abroad in Prague during college is really what lit the fire in me to pursue a career in the travel industry, and it’s been a journey. After graduating from college with a degree in Mass Communications, I took my skills in writing, public relations, and social media, and combined them with my love for travel.

After completing several internships, building my resume, making connections, and continuing to showcase my passions through my blog , I was able to set myself apart from competitors in such a niche industry and land my dream job at a travel PR agency in New York City. After getting my foot in the door, I now have a diverse background within the travel industry for over five years, doing everything from managing the PR for travel brands, writing about my travels for top publications, and running travel influencer campaigns.

Fast forward to when COVID hit. It was a tough time for travel professionals and I had a gut feeling that this was my time to help make an impact. As I was grounded at home amid the pandemic, I needed a way to harness my creativity, share my love for travel, and pave a path forward for the next generation of travel industry pros. Spending countless hours scrolling TikTok and dabbling into some content creation for fun, one of my travel TikToks suddenly went viral, garnering over three million views and sparking conversations with curious college students and young professionals desperate to break into the travel space.

I launched the first-ever program for travel-obsessed students called The Roundtrip Collective , unlocking ways for them to turn their passion for travel into their dream job through online courses, one-on-one mentoring, access to industry pros, and more. The Roundtrip Collective's mission is to ignite the travel industry’s future generation and create a community of ambitious students at a time when we all crave inspiration and connection.

Here are the four reasons why I decided to turn my passion for travel into my full-time career.

1. The storytelling aspect.

What drew me into this career in the first place was the ability to bring awareness to destinations around the world and help promote the life-changing experiences that travel brings. Whether it’s bringing an underrated destination to the forefront through my freelance writing or launching a new travel company through my public relations experience, travel is an ever-changing industry that never gets boring. Storytelling is a natural way to paint a picture and build a narrative to inspire others to get out and explore the world.

2. The travel perks.

Of course, when working in the travel industry the number one career benefit is—you guessed it—traveling! For my PR job, I plan and go on press trips where I bring journalists to experience our travel clients first-hand. Since I’m on both sides, I also get invited on press trips as a freelance travel journalist and it’s opened so many doors for me, allowing me to visit bucket-list destinations like Morocco, Maldives, Italy, and the Caribbean, among others.

3. I improved my communication skills.

Once my inbox started getting flooded with messages from college students asking about what I do, how they can work towards this career, and tips on how to get started, I knew I wanted to be a mentor to help others achieve their dream travel jobs. I was in their exact shoes and would have loved a mentor who has been in the industry for years and has the connections. I realized there are no real resources like this out there, so launching my Travel Career Course and seeing the success stories of my members and positive feedback has been everything to me.

4. The constant creativity.

Being in the travel industry gives me creative freedom and always sparks inspiration. The travel space has so much opportunity to showcase your skills through social media content creation, videography, creative writing, and more. It’s easy to be inspired when it comes to travel. Just thinking of the local pasta and wines in Italy or hiking through the lush jungles of Costa Rica immediately fuels my wanderlust and reminds me why I love it so much.

The travel industry is full of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and turn your wanderlust into a meaningful, exciting career. Waking up every morning knowing that I’m putting my skills to work and making an impact on a younger generation of travel obsessives is the best feeling—I wouldn’t have it any other way.

About the author

Lindsay Paige Stein

Lindsay is a travel entrepreneur and Founder of The Roundtrip Collective, the first-ever program designed to help students to turn their wanderlust into their dream jobs.

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