The travel bug may hit you at any time.
You could be a college student wanting to explore the world’s beauty before starting a career, a retiree who has worked for decades for this moment, or someone in the middle with a career and the urge to give it all up for the thrill of an adventure.
The Long-Term Traveler’s Guide is the definitive planning resource for all those looking to cut loose from the standard path and head out to see the world for weeks, months, or years on end. Whether you want to eat gelato in Italy, ride an elephant in Thailand, climb the Great Wall of China, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, or do it all, planning for the adventure is unlike any other form of travel.
No matter where you want to go in the world, there are five major components of any long-term trip; most of which begin well before you take the first step out of the door:
The Initial Stage where you decide if long-term travel is right for you. A fantasy itinerary is developed and your lifestyle begins to change to accommodate the necessary savings required to make the itinerary become a reality.
A Refinement Period develops your route through the research of destinations. The logistics on how to make it all work are assessed, a final budget starts to take shape, and small details change the course of the entire adventure.
The Commitment phase coincides with the major spending required to take the first step out the door. The first plane ticket is purchased, luggage is chosen, a packing list made, and final preparations are put in place to begin the journey.
The adventure begins and you are On The Road. New challenges await all travelers who are away for more than the standard two-week vacation, and new mindsets are adopted.
Returning Home may be the last thing you want to think of, but reflecting on the experience is a perfect way to end the journey before moving on to your next great adventure.
This guide will not tell you how to buy a train ticket in Italy, what the best hostel is in Rio de Janeiro, or what the iconic foods of Singapore are. Instead, The Long-Term Traveler’s Guide will inform you on the various styles of transportation, accommodations, and eating establishments the world has to offer, such that you can pick the best one to suit your own personal travel style.
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