If you desire to travel, remember to ask yourself this question, "Why do I need to travel?". To be a traveler is easy, but becoming a better traveler requires sincerity and labor. You have to establish a reason, a purpose or a goal to accomplish. The more you want something to achieve, the more rewarding and meaningful your travel experience will be - it just takes a little bit of effort. See also: 7 BASIC THINGS TO CONSIDER IN TRAVEL PLANNING I don't claim to be an expert in the world of adventure as I am only starting to dredge my way to reach there, but I am working rigidly to enhance my capabilities and potentials in order to share with the rest what I have learned in the long process. Having said that and depending on my experiences so far, I am sharing my own personal guides on how to become a better traveler. #1. TRAVEL FOR EXPERIENCE Travel can be a life-changing experience and this is one of the major reasons why I always wanted to explore and see more outside of my comfort zone. Traveling just for the sake of traveling won't open your mind. Most of the people nowadays use this activity just to boast and show their friends on social medias that they can afford to, not focusing on the real essence of the word 'traveling'. These kind of people don't give justice to the real meaning of TRAVEL, they are a "traveler wannabes" and they only do this just to fit-in. To travel is to experience new places or countries and its culture wholeheartedly, in place of simply taking photos of it as you pass by. As what I've read recently in the Intelligent Travel, "Go to places for the experience, not just to see stuff. You can see stuff at home." #2. STAY HAPPY AND POSITIVE Travel simply teaches us how to be happy and positive, contain that attitude all through out. Life is beautiful, never let the small issues you encountered during your trip ruin everything. Your optimistic outlook and amped-up character will turn everything into an amazing experience. #3. SET YOUR GOAL, BE ORIENTED Get in focus of your goal, learn to save. Never let the unnecessary things get you out of way and control. Stay away from temptation that will cause you over-spending on material things that you don't actually need. Hard work and perseverance pay off. Consider the long-term positive effects rather than otherwise. #4. GO FOR IT AND DO IT NOW! Patience is a virtue, I do agree in some things maybe, but not in travel. Grab every opportunity in your life whenever there's a chance. But of course, you can't just wait there until somebody hands you a full travel package for free, it's like, hello! You better work your ass off to make it happen, don't depend on someone to pay a trip for you. It's your dream, it's your desire, go for it, not later nor tomorrow, but do it now! Don't expect others to chase the dream on your behalf. #5. TRAVEL LIGHT, LEAVE THE WORRIES Traveling means enjoying all your personal time away from your real world, and in order for you to have freedom to be active and explore as much as you can and want, leave those unnecessary stuff and feelings too, only pack-up the positive things and thoughts with you, leave all your worries, they will only cause you burden and eventually snatch your happiness. Claim the moment, the world has a lot of love to give and there are so much to explore. #6. POWER-UP YOUR COMMON SENSE So basic and literal. Best example is choosing an outfit for the trip. Be considerate and sensitive particularly when going for a long walk or hike, (e.g. girls) how dare you wear heels and skirts? If you only travel to show off, then folks, you-are-killing-it, better stay at home, you don't deserve to travel. #7. NEVER COMPARE The common negative action that most of the travelers do is comparing their trip with others which is truly unhealthy! According to Theodore Roosevelt, "Comparison is a thief of Joy", it can't help you to become productive. Instead of stressing yourself out over a silly notion that the other traveler went somewhere more interesting than that of yours, focus on your own plan and how are you going to appreciate it. Every person has his/ her own unique journey. Travel to learn, not to impress!
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17/4/2016 10:32:15 am
Nos. 2 & 4 are things that I make sure I do whenever I'm traveling. Someone I used to know told me to not spend on trips, but I'm glad I followed my heart. I remember telling myself, "If not now, when?" And that's when I started to travel.
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I agree on not comparing experiences with others. Even when I travel with my husband we do not experience the trip the same way even though we go to all the sights and places together. He has his thoughts, opinions and emotions and things seen and so do I, which makes it a better adventure when we talk about it, so comparison doesnt make sense, sharing experiences is better.
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17/4/2016 12:53:41 pm
I agree with you especially on the experience. Travel for fun is all about experience - especially new things, people and culture. Perhaps the worse thing a person could do is to go to a destination and have photos taken just for the sake of being there.
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While I agree with your general idea about traveling for experience and would encourage everybody to practice this principle, I wouldn't necessarily impose it on other people. Each has his/her own reason for traveling. I admit that there are places I want to go to just for photo-ops. Does that make me less of a traveler than others?
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Thanks for your comment and I do understand your point.
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17/4/2016 05:26:56 pm
I've been traveling myself for almost my entire life And I truly agree with NO.1. We should travel for experience which is the essence of it. We need to immerse ourselves to learn new things and when we have the chance, we should make friends with locals since we'll learn more about their culture and their place through them. I'm new to blogging and I'm actually guilty of forgetting to take photos of places that's why I end up not having posts. I do hope that I'll also be a better travel blogger :)) -Me-An Clemente
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17/4/2016 07:16:51 pm
I really agree with all your points. Especially do it now. I tell my friends that now is prime time. They always say next year and then they never leave. I guess, it just pays to just book it and go and then the following year or when you get back you will realize that you are glad you did it.
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I love visiting all this travel blogs , it's a little bit like 'travelling' from your comfort zone . I think , all these places you get to see , will make amazing memories , that you will keep for life . I like the way ,you're organized . That saves you from a lot of trouble abroad. I also think , if people can follow their dreams and travel , it is a great blessing . Enjoy and cherish the unforgettable moments and places !
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18/4/2016 04:59:52 am
It is important to travel because of the experience. Experience is always the best teacher and learning new things and seeing new stuff is what makes travelling fun and exciting. I agree with the points you raised. It is also not healthy to compare with others most especially if one person already went to your dream destination. Its not how many places we have already visit but rather the memories and stories we took because we enjoyed and we had fun.
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21/4/2016 02:44:41 pm
I'm guilty of #7. I tend to compare with other people who seem like they're having the best time of their lives. Coz of this, I start to feel bad thinking that my friends' trips are more exciting than mine.
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