5 Principles of Fun Travelling Worldwide

03 Sep 2013 by Olga Brighton

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People often wonder how they can make travelling fun and enjoyable. If you were to spend an entire year visiting places you have never set eyes on before and do things you have never tried doing in your life, how can you make it worthwhile? Cynics ask, don’t you ever tire of travelling?

The truth of the matter is, no. If your heart is set on travel and adventure, you’ll never tire of being on the road with only your trusty backpack to accompany you for months and even years. But, if you are clueless as to how you can really have fun travelling around the world, here are 5 principles of travelling worldwide that avid travellers live by.

Principle 1: It’s nice to try new and exciting things.

try new things

We’re not talking about eating fried tarantulas in many street stalls in Cambodia or the surstromming (rotten canned fish) in Sweden because very few people find these strange delicacies appetizing, let alone palatable. Rather, this principle tells you not to be afraid to try new things in the places you visit. Jump off a boat in the Galapagos, sign up for Nepal’s ZipFlyer which stretches to 1.12 miles, learn a new language or two, go skydiving, and more. The point here is to have fun and it’s hard to do that if you’re afraid to try new things.

Principle 2: Leave your worries behind.

If you are going to travel around the world, you need to mentally prepare yourself. You can’t be a thousand miles away from home and think only about are your unpaid debts, the work you didn’t finish, or that you forgot to do your laundry. Forget whatever it is that’s worrying you. You’re on a loooong holiday and you won’t be able to enjoy it if you’re always thinking about the “if’s and but’s.”

Principle 3: Don’t be cheap but don’t be wasteful.

People who plan to travel the world save up for years just to fulfil their dream so it doesn’t make sense to live frugally back home and still deprive yourself of simple luxuries abroad. That said, don’t miss out on lobster buffets in Vegas, a delicious sushi meal in Tokyo, or a relaxing day at a charming village inn in West Sussex.

However, not being cheap also doesn’t mean you can splurge on your trip. Spend your money wisely, don’t be like that gallant fool who pays for his friends’ drinks every night. Do that and you’ll be going back home before you reach your 5th travel destination.

Principle 4: Meet new friends but don’t hesitate to lose some.

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Most backpackers and travellers have often said that it is in their trips that they’ve met some of the most special people in their lives and that’s true. You’ll meet people while you’re travelling on a bus or train, or even when you’re out having coffee in some downtown café. But you should also be prepared to lose some friends along the way and probably even get your heart broken. Just remember that you’re on a trip around the world so it’s never a good idea to get too attached.

Principle 5: Plan, plan, plan.

We always encourage people to be spontaneous…to go with the flow. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan your trip. You’ll have more to lose by not doing your homework especially if you’re about to go on the biggest (and most daring) trip of your life. Read about the places you will be visiting, find out the cool stuff these places have to offer, check where you can find the best deals on rooms and food. Planning is boring and tedious but by giving yourself ample time to prepare, you will enjoy your trip around the world even more.

Now that you have learned the 5 principles of travelling worldwide, don’t forget to buy comprehensive worldwide travel insurance. Going around the world is fun but it’s also risky. You can effectively minimise the risks when you have comprehensive worldwide travel insurance.

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