1 1. Don’t bring too much stuff.
You can find almost everything on your
travels for less than half the price it would be back home. A small washbag, a
couple changes of clothes and a good
padlock is all you need (the padlock even unnecessary a lot of the time and
simple ones purchasable in most places). A light bag enables you to walk around
before getting a hotel room, hitch lifts and generally have freedom to do
whatever you want!
2. A smile goes a long way.
Even if you don’t share the same language,
a smile is universal. Those who smile back will often make great travelling
companions, and this is usually a good time for #3.
3. Sharing food is a great way to make friends.
A simple gesture of offering to share your
food can be a great way to start to making friends with locals or other
travellers on your journey . Even if they refuse, the gesture shows generosity
and they will be instantly more favorable towards you.
4. You can do anything if you put your mind to it
Does that mountain look too high to climb?
That road too long to walk? You think you can’t touch your toes/hula hoop/spin
fire? Think again. You can do it. Everything seems hard when you first try but
with determination (and sometimes a few failed attempts) you can do it.
5. Plans change
No matter how long you plan your trip for,
you will usually want to spend longer than you expect. Or something will happen
that will make you want to move on sooner. The moral of the story is that plans
change, so don’t try to be too set on what you’re going to do. Research, have
options, but allow flexibility. Apart from public holidays (Christmas/New Year
etc) you usually don’t need to book in advance, so let yourself be free, don’t
book anything and go with the flow.
6. Just do it!
Stop fantasizing about what could happen or
worrying about what might happen. Book a flight and go! What are you waiting
for?
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