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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER:
Pearls of Wisdom from an Experienced Traveler
By Krissy EllsworthFRED Talk
February 24, 2015
MY EXPERIENCE WITH TRAVEL
Goal: 30 Countries before turning 30
Visits to family in Guatemala
Cross-country road trips to California, Mexico
First trip to Paris when I was 15
Studied abroad in France and Spain during college
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
Education History, culture, cuisine
Learn about yourself
Widen your perspective
Buddhist Prayer Wheels in Tibet
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
Relaxation “Get away from it all”
Studies show: reduces stress and risk of heart attack
Time to reflect, feel peace
Beach Resort in the Bahamas
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
Volunteer Trips Humanitarian work in Cambodia
Teaching English & Spanish to Mayan children in the highlands of Guatemala
Collecting & delivering donations to orphanages and schools in Tanzania
Building houses in Cambodia
Memories That Last A Lifetime
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
Road Trips Time to bond with car mates
Drive through quaint towns and past beautiful landscapes
Bucket List: Coast along the historic Route 66
Memories That Last A Lifetime
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
Adventure Trips For the thrill of it
Unforgettable experiences
It’s good to get out of your comfort zone once in awhile
Memories That Last A Lifetime
Scuba Diving – Great Barrier Reef
Ziplining in Costa Rican rainforest
PACKING TIPS
“He who would travel happily must travel light.”
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Pack Light
Roll up clothes into packing cubes
5-4-3-2-1 Packing Rule
Gear reviews on my blog (see www.traveloft.com)
Carry-On size luggage only (see www.onebag.com)
TAKE YOUR TIME; LOOK UP, AND JUST SEE
Slow down
Live in the moment
Enjoy your surroundings
Put the camera/phone down for a few minutes
STAY POSITIVE
Patience is key
Make the best decision you can in the moment and move on
Try to relax and ask for help
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
FIND WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE
Be open-minded
Respect differences
Learn phrases in local language
Try new things
One of the best ways to get acquainted with a new destination is to embrace unfamiliar surroundings
completely. Some of the greatest experiences of your life happen when you step outside your comfort zone
and see what the world has to offer.
SIMPLIFY YOUR ITINERARY
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.”
-Lao Tzu
Pick 1-2 “Must-dos” per day
Be flexible
Go out, roam around, get lost; be amazed at what you’ll stumble upon.
BUY EXPERIENCES—NOT THINGS
Come home with great stories to tell
Studies show: experiences increase our happiness more than stuff
Book some activities ahead Ex. Inca Trail – at least 6 mos in
advance
Save $$ so you can book spontaneous activities
If it sounds like fun, just do it!
Riding camels near the Great Pyramids
#YOLO
MEET THE PEOPLE
Making friends with local Maasai villagers in Tanzania
Venture out beyond the tourist areas
Talk to the people (if you find a common language). They have amazing stories to tell
Smile & Say hello
Ask for restaurant or hot spot recommendations
www.traveloft.com
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