Make Your Own Travel Adventure
One thing that I have in common with a lot of my close friends is they love to travel. Travel opens the world up for new possibilities. It is part of the adventurous spirit that we all have. I have traveled to Mexico several times by myself and with friends and family. I have jumped on a plane for a two day trip to Japan to meet potential business partners. My wife and I have taken our kids to New York City for a winter trip, Cancun for a party trip, England and Scotland for an adventure trip, and Hawaii for a family trip. Despite the cost and despite what other things I have had in my life, my travels are what have given me the most juice and excitement.
I just received a phone call yesterday from a friend of mine who was tired of the working rat race. He traded in his jeep for a van and got himself a Western Hemisphere map. Currently he is in Ensenada, surfing the waves and meeting new friends. His plan is to travel from Mexico, through Central and South America and make a final stop in Argentina or Brazil. He has been on this trip for more than a month and he is only made it to Ensenada. He has a long way to go on his journey, but he doesn't have any hurry. He has volunteered for a week at an orphanage and he is going to take some Spanish classes these coming weeks. It is an adventure that most people dream about but never do.
Another friend of mine, was laid off from his job a few months ago, and could not find another job. Instead of feeling sorry for himself and moping around the house, he took a three month trip to Eastern Europe. He visited historic sites, and made it as far as Turkey. He had taken similar trips to Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe in the past. Now he is back in Seattle, working again and probably planning his next big trip.
A good friend of mine took a road trip last year with his pickup truck, his dog and a road map. He drove from Las Vegas to Seattle where I live, but he took two weeks to do it. He stopped along as many coastal and inland stops and camping spots as he could. By the time he made it to my house he was ready for a nice home cooked meal and a shower. He has also been known to hop planes to Costa Rica, Amsterdam, and New York for the heck of it.
Travel is a way to find yourself and discover that the world is connected and the world is wondrous. When you do travel you should go with the expectation of finding something great and new to you. I was 16 the first time I arrived in Mexico City. My eyes were popping out of my head. Every corner provided a new site, sound and smell. I was a kid from a small town in the Northern corner of Washington State. I couldn't believe my senses as we drove around a city of more than twenty two million inhabitants. From then on, I was hooked on exploring the world.
I know there are many people out there who have told the same stories. "I can't afford it." "I don't have time." "I have kids, so I can't travel." These are just stories. You can find a way to travel, even if it means driving to the next state over and visiting some sites. Instead of putting the down payment on that new car, go to Europe for a week. Instead of buying a new sofa set for your living room, it is time to go to Southern California. Instead of using your tax return money for a big screen television, you should go to the Caribbean on a cruise. Why would you want to watch somebody else's adventure on a big screen television, when you could doing your own adventure? Get you and your family a passport and start planning where you really want to go. Get the family excited and start a saving fund. If you get in the habit of taking trips at least once a year, you can open up your horizons and enrich your life.
Donn Kirst- Is a writer, speaker, and trainer.
Donn wants to help people live a better life.
contact Donn:
[http://www.donnkirst.com]