by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, Learning, New Perspectives, Socializing
Traveling is perhaps the best teacher. With all of the information, sights and perspectives that you encounter, you’re going to see the world differently. Also, it forces you to boost your street smarts somewhat. Don’t carry lots of cash. Don’t wear...
by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, Entrepreneurship, Freelance Work, Learning, Money
Most people think of traveling as strictly for vacation, or business, but certainly not an opportunity to do long term travel while also building a career. It makes sense. We learned from an early age that visiting Italy or France was a “once in a...
by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, Foods, Learning, New Perspectives, Partying, Real World, Sightseeing, Socializing, Travel Friends
Life is often a matter of choices. A lot of little choices that are made everyday that determine how well things go. A lot of these decisions are typically based on financial decisions. What to buy for dinner? Save money or splurge? Where to buy clothes? Which coat...
by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, Learning, Planning Trips, Real World, Travel Safety
Packing Too Much Worrying Too Much About Money Not Actually Travelling Proof Of Onward Travel The Basics: Passports, General Safety, Planning Too Much Trying To Hold Onto Everything: Possessions, people, memories, love,...
by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, General Travel, Learning, New Perspectives, Travel Friends
There are a lot of different styles of travel. Let’s jump in… Resort Vacationers When I was growing up, I was aware that there were vacationers that would travel. I grew up in a travel destination for wealthy vacationing, so each summer my home-town would...
by Chris | Jan 30, 2017 | Building Character, Partying, Relationships, Socializing, Travel Friends
Getting into the social spirit is somewhat inevitable when you travel. However, it’s possible to feel isolated depending on how you travel and what your priorities. I’m naturally a social person. I’ve started meetups on MeetUp.com, have always put...