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Embarking on your first overseas trip is always filled with a whirlwind of emotions. It's a mix of nervousness, excitement, and anticipation that's hard to put into words.
If you're feeling this way, then these tips for an unforgettable overseas adventure, shared by travel blogger Brooke Saward on Mytour, will add extra power to your journey.
1. Prioritize happiness and joy throughout your journey
You may love indulging in enticing street foods or colorful ice creams you encounter along the way, but fear gaining weight from indulging in all those dishes. Remember, you're embarking on this trip to seek happiness and joy, so do everything you desire. Who knows, you might not get the chance to indulge again.
2. Spend ample time engaging in outdoor activities
To immerse yourself in the local culture, the best way is to wake up early and go out to explore. Make the most of your travel time and plan out the places you'll visit.
3. Appreciate the greatness in the smallest things
During your exploration journey, sometimes slow down to enjoy the beauty in small things around you such as: Admire beautiful roadside flowers, converse with a stranger, indulge in street foods... don't force yourself to do everything, explore everything that has been planned, sometimes unexpected experiences, unplanned, will bring you the greatest happiness.
4. Focus on the present moments
The development of technology nowadays has somewhat changed how we communicate with others, it's not entirely bad, however, excessive use of it will surely never be a good thing. You have the right to update, share interesting things you've done on the trip, however, do it after the trip ends and return home. During the trip, leave your smartphone behind, live and immerse yourself in the present moments. Moments that you know will be hard to encounter for the second time.
5. Always think positively
During your journey, you'll never only receive good things; there will be mistakes, difficulties, and even losses that you'll encounter along the way. Therefore, no matter what happens, always think positively, and see it as valuable life experiences.
6. Ignore what others think of you
Wear the outfits you like, do things that make you comfortable, even sing and dance on the streets. You're in a foreign country, no one will know who you are, so do whatever makes you happy.
7. Try something new
Food, language, culture... seize the opportunity and try it whenever you want. You may not know many local languages, but try to converse, or at least use it to greet people, it will make you feel very excited, and the effectiveness of those greetings, sometimes will bring you unexpected benefits.
8. Avoid doing things that will make you regret
If you're torn between doing something or not, carefully consider whether your actions will affect those around you. If you still feel unsure about your thoughts, then the best thing to do is to refrain from doing it.
9. Set off with an unfinished plan
You'll find it difficult to accomplish everything that's been set, so put the map down and embrace the exciting aspects of unexpected plans.
10. Fully enjoy the moments you have
Depart with an open heart and live fully with the exciting moments that the journey brings, knowing that you're living a worthwhile life.
San San (Source: Worldofwanderlust)
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourAugust 8, 2014
