Make Travel A Bigger Part Of Your Life
Travel can be a fun way to mix up your routine and explore new destinations. There are many benefits that come from stepping outside your comfort zone every so often.
You may be someone who is quite busy and hasn’t had the time to see the world. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking about doing so now and in the future. Here you can learn how to make travel a bigger part of your life so you can get away more frequently.
Start Saving Your Money
Traveling isn’t cheap and the costs add up quickly. You’ll want to have money for getting to your destination and spending money once you arrive. You want to make sure you have the funds to get away when you are ready to take a vacation. Therefore, it’s best to create a travel account and start saving up your money now. You want to make sure you have the money you need saved up and that you can access it when you’re ready to take a trip. Saving up your money for traveling will help you stay motivated to get away every so often.
Consider A Career Change
You may currently work a desk job and have set hours from nine to five. While it’s a good way to make a living this type of situation isn’t for everyone. Instead, venture out and consider a new position or role that will be more exciting. One idea is to look into OK travel nurse jobs so you can get away more often. You’ll not only be able to travel around from job to job but you’ll be helping people too which will make you feel good. This type of job can be especially rewarding if you are someone who lives alone and would like to be around people more often.
Make A Wish List of Destinations
Sometimes all you need is to feel a little motivation to go on a trip. One way to get yourself excited about traveling is to do your homework in advance. Take the time to research possible destinations and places you may want to check out. Sit down and make a wish list of spots that you are interested in exploring. Put these items in priority order and start to figure out the cost of each so you can budget for your trips appropriately. Having a travel bucket list that you can start checking off one by one will allow you to stay on course by going on more trips during the year.
Don’t Be Afraid to Travel Solo
One reason you may be hesitant to travel more is because you’re all alone and have no one to travel around with. Make travel a bigger part of your life by not being afraid to travel solo. It can be very rewarding for you to head out on an adventure by yourself. Think about how nice it’ll be to create your own itinerary and not have to worry about other people and what they want to do. If you are feeling lonely while traveling you can always participate in activities or excursions with other travelers in the area. Think about all the time you’ll have on your hands to meditate and relax when you are willing to travel alone.
Take Vacation Days from Work
While it’s good to work and have an income you want to make sure that you also create some balance in your life. Take advantage of long weekends and holidays so you can book more vacations throughout the year. You can’t be afraid to unplug and take some time away from your job if you want to make travel a bigger part of your life. All you have to do is plan ahead and take some time off from working. Make sure that you work ahead at the office and have someone covering for you. This way you won’t need to be attached to checking your messages and working while you are on your vacation.
Conclusion
Traveling can be very beneficial and is a fun way to explore new destinations. All it takes is being a little proactive on your end and it won’t be long before you’re able to go on more trips. These are some starting points and ideas that will help you make this a reality. Most importantly, unplug and be in the moment when you do take the time to travel. You want to return home feeling relaxed and happy that you went on a vacation in the first place.
30 thoughts on “How To Make Travel A Bigger Part Of Your Life”
Ha! I made it my career (freelance travel writer here!). It’s a great way to experience the globe. I love it!
That is just awesome. It combines two of my favorite things.
Great tips, and travel right now is a big part of my life. It’s fun but we still need to save money to maintain it haha.
Staying on budget is important. If not your fun and relaxing trip can become very stressful.
Being a solo parent and a busy working person, I make it a point that every quarter I travel with my family..
I can no longer have a solo travel for my girls wanted to join me. This is how I make moments/history with them..
That is a beautiful tradition and one that I am sure that they will remember forever. What would have been some of your favorite vacation?
Travel is currently a big part of my life and your article really adds some points to my info.
That is great to hear. I am excited to hear of your travels.
I have a feeling travelling will be my next big self-care routine. Even if its just a weekend away, it will definitely be worth it.
Even just a quick overnight can make a huge difference.
Hi Elise. Which Union Station is that in the pic? Los Angeles? If so, I’ve been there a few times.
Yes, that is Los Angeles. Isn’t it a beauty?
I think I would never have travelled India, Nepal and Thailand if I had never dared to venture solo. Some of my best life memories have been from solo travel – but I made some of the best friends too! Just make sure to do it safely and plan!
You have had quite an adventure. I am sure that you can offer many wonderful tips to my readers. Please do feel free to share.
I love traveling solo. I was really scared to do it for a long time but it’s made my life so much richer not waiting around for everyone else to get off work/have money to travel. Plus I get to do exactly what I want to do!
The independent experience can be exhilarating and wonderful.
Some really good tips here. A career change can seem like the most scary, but also the most fulfilling. Travel is such an important way to see different cultures of the world!
A career change can be incredibly exhilarating, but also as you said, so so scary. However, facing those fears can be everything.
Great post. I’m all for traveling but to travel solo, I don’t think I can do it anymore. So much has changed in the traveling world. This year, I do intend on traveling more with my family.
Some folks absolutely adore, traveling solo. Some folks absolutely adore, traveling with friends.Still some folks absolutely adore, traveling with family. Whichever way you love it it’s a great thing to do.
Your tips are so practical and motivating. I will try some of your travel hacks on our next trip.
That is great to hear. Please do let us know how it goes.
Aaahhh yes, if anything I love to travel alone. That way, I get to see and notice a lot more things than when I give my attention to someone else.
That is a very valid point
Who doesn’t love travel! Thanks for addressing some of the impediments to creating travel plans – especially traveling alone.
There are definitely some people who prefer to stay home, and never travel.
Would love to travel more we strive to take a trip or two every year. Thanks for sharing your tips
It can sometimes feel hard to get away, but it is such a good thing to do.
I do think you make some good points and I always travel solo, either for work or vacation. I do travel with friends of course, but I think the notion that you musst be traveling with someone or not traveling at all is absurd.
You allow yourself a great freedom to have this flexibility