How I did it When I first set my goal to travel the world, I though... Read More

How I did it I had wanted to travel for a long time, but had never ... Read More

How I did it I have always wanted to travel to broaden my horizons ... Read More

How I did it

I have always wanted to travel to broaden my horizons and know more about the world I live in, and the people who share it with me.
After Uni, I took a gap year to do some work abrI took a gap year after high school to do volunteer work abroad. For me, this is a great way of travelling when you don't have much money, as the organisation will often pay for your accomodation and food, and will sometimes cover your travel expenses and even pay a salary (especially in the case of teaching English overseas). I did some volunteer work, and I also did some work as an au pair in places as diverse as France, UK, Manilla, Honduras, Guatemala, Shanghai and a bit of Germany. Like I said in the title, I still have a lot more I want to see, but I am proud of my adventures to date and I feel like I have made a good start! My next step is to try living abroad for a longer period of time - perhaps in a European country when I can learn a new language.

Tips & Advice It is a little scary to make the decision to go travel, at least it was for me, but I figured if I didn't take the plunge and go for it I may regret it for the rest of my life. When you are out there, it is really helpful to get a good travel book. This is really great for pointing out the main areas of interest, and it is well worth getting these some time before you go so you can plan your movements in advance. Also, don't be afraid to get integrate with locals and mix with them as much as possible. Some of my most memorable experiences are with some local people who I could barely understand! Mostly, if you are thinking of doing this, take the jump and do it - it will really expand your mind.

How I did it

I had wanted to travel for a long time, but had never got around to doing it due to work, commitments etc. A couple of years ago, I got made redundant from my job, and took advantage to get out there and travel the world (or at least as many countries as possible).
I bought a round the world ticket, but didn't have much money apart from this, so made it my plan to travel the world with as few resources as possible.
Setting off on that plane was the scariest and most exciting thing I have ever done. I had all the possessions I would use for the next year in a back pack, and had not hotel reservations.

Tips & Advice If you want to do something, pursue it and never give up. It really is possible to do this on little resources - I got small jobs here and there to keep me going, and in Asia it is possible to earn quite decent money teaching English (I didn't have a qualification!). I know how scary the prospect of going off for a year can be, and if I wasn't made redundant I may never have done it. I would recommend that anyone who wants to do this and has no family ties just plan a time to do it, drop their job (you will always find another), rent your house if necessary, and go. You will never regret this.

How I did it

When I first set my goal to travel the world, I thought the only possibility to fulfil this would be to drop everything, get on a plane and go. Whilst I still think that this would be the best way to do this, I was not in a position where I could do that. Funny enough, I met the man of my life a time ago, and he was someone who also loves to travel, so we decided to go where we can in the time we do get off every year. So far I have been to most European coutries, China, Thailand, Russia, the US several times. It has taken a lot longer for me to see these places, but I am still continuing to plan many new trips and by the time I am done I want to have been to all the worlds continents and as many countries as possible.

Tips & Advice If taking a year or more off doesn't work for you, split your trip into smaller bite size trips and you can take these as and when you can. It may take a little longer to see these places, but you will get to experience them.