TRAVEL

Since I was little, I have loved to travel, and know new cultures, people, and foods. For me, it is one of the best sensations that a person can experience, and I believe that we should all experience it. It is healthy, it expands our minds and helps us learn new things. I have had experiences and memories of traveling that I will keep in my heart for the rest of my life. Travel is never boring, there will always be people and activities that will make your trip amazing and fun. So, in this blog entry, I want to talk about my experience traveling. Then, I will talk about the benefits of traveling, and lastly I will share with you some advice if you want to start to travel.

The first trip I took that I clearly remember was when I was going to turn fifteen. My parents asked me what I wanted to have for my fifteenth birthday. I didn’t want to have a normal birthday party, so, I answered that I wanted to travel, and see what it would be like to be on a plane and be in another country. With my family, we decided to go to Spain and Italy. It was my first time out of the country, I was so excited, I remember that weeks before I put into practice a few useful phrases in Italian to be able to communicate a little with people. For me, it has been one of the best experiences I have had because I had the opportunity to explore new cultures, countries and places which I had only seen through the phone. I tried incredible food, local dishes and I talked with many people. I realized that you can make amazing friends traveling around the world, even if you don’t speak the same language.

When you start traveling, you experience how beneficial this can be for your life. Many times we are stressed from the daily routine, from studies or work, and it is always good to take a break. Traveling takes us out of our routine and comfort zone. Good for the mind and to enjoy with family or our own company. Traveling, we can learn about new cultures, languages, and talk with people who can provide us with knowledge. It helps us grow, develop in society, we learn to be less shy, to talk to strangers, be more independent and grow personally. Also, you will always have a lot of stories, pictures, and memories to share with others.

If you have never traveled before, and you want to start, it is important that you know where you want to go and prepare your trip in advance, research tourist activities and places you want to visit. Also prepare an economic budget of what you will spend on your trip. It is important to always carry a little more money in case of an emergency or if necessary. You can search for hotels on the internet, depending on your budget. Google Maps is also a very effective application; it will help you move to the place you are going. Investigate the rules of the country you will travel to and a little about its culture, in addition to learning some important phrases that will help you communicate or lose help in the country. If it is a place where they do not speak your same language.

To summarize, traveling is something wonderful. It will lead you to discover and live new adventures, it will help you get out of your comfort zone and live more fully. If you want to travel, it is important to plan your trip in advance, so as not to forget any detail, because if you are not prepared it can be difficult if it is your first trip. But you will always find incredible people who will offer you support and friendship during your trip. So, I encourage you not to be afraid of traveling, you will not regret it