Buzz
Experience doesn't have to be something grand but could simply be how you approach your usual tasks in a new place. Try simple activities like a morning run to discover how life begins in your destination, observe people's routines; take a break and read a book on the beach or in a park near your hotel, enjoy a cup of tea, or hot coffee in a scenic spot, admire the nature's panorama; explore delicious local cuisines at any pitstop…
These experiences are merely activities you come up with and feel intrigued by. Whether simple or requiring courage, when you put your heart into it, your journey is sure to be filled with memorable experiences. Even if you're on a guided tour, you often have evenings to yourself. Exploring a bustling city teeming with life at night can be a memorable experience.
3. Don't plan and let your feet wander
Usually, before a trip, you meticulously plan the itinerary, transportation, dining, sightseeing spots, etc. To make the journey more exciting, set aside a day or an afternoon to be spontaneous, don't plan, and let your feet wander everywhere. You can eat at any random restaurant, ask locals for sightseeing suggestions, wander without a map. This tip may seem risky, but if you have the courage and the adventurous spirit to do it, you'll discover many hidden gems that aren't on any pre-planned itinerary.
4. Travel with curious eyes
Without a doubt, this is a crucial factor to make your journey unforgettable. If you look at everything with curious eyes, you'll find things incredibly strange, some familiar, and others you just can't figure out why they are the way they are. In general, with a curious eye, you learn many new and fascinating things. Everything can be surprising and interesting.
For instance, observing how kids go to school or chatting with friends, the way people dine in public places... If you don't pay attention, you won't notice the differences with your home country, the region you live in, and the journey seems to leave fewer memories and lessons to cherish.
5. Embrace reality
Certainly, traveling provides the opportunity to capture numerous souvenir photos and check-in shots. But try to distance yourself from the phone and tablet screens during the trip and live a 'real life.' Pay close attention to explanations, shares from guides, or locals. Only when you depart from the virtual life and embrace the real one, savoring every moment of the journey, does the adventure become meaningful.
6. Tell your story and share with everyone
With the ever-growing influence of social media, sharing a message easily spreads and grabs your friends' attention. Writing and sharing experiences after the trip is a way to preserve your adventures and help others have new experiences.
Perhaps you're unaware that Mark Zuckerberg's running photos to any place he steps foot in have inspired many to explore new lands by running. So, simply recount your story in your own way. Who knows, it might be very useful for someone.
7. Travel for yourself
Usually, we travel with the mentality of buying this and that for people A, B. To the point that after the trip, your luggage becomes excessively heavy, mostly filled with items for others.
If you only focus on finding things for those back home, you won't gain anything for yourself after the journey. If someone asks you to buy something, politely decline as you don't have much time to shop and find items for them. Travel for yourself means go and do what you love.
According to Afamily
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 2, 2016
