Dive into the culture. Walk around the town to explore. Eat that food with the unusual name. Chat up
those around you. Sit in the city hub and observe
those around you. LEARN about where you are! You
may never visit this location again, so let yourself get
lost in the magic of an unfamiliar place.
Take a picnic to the p ark. Picking up a few items
from the local farmer’s market and lazily enjoying
them while sitting on a sunny blanket? Heaven, especially in a new city! This is a fun way to save a few
pennies while still embracing the local cuisine.
Practice patience. There might be delays. You may
get lost. Rude people could cross your path. Guaranteed, something may put a damper on your trip for
a short amount of time. But why waste your precious
vacation being frustrated? Take a deep breath and
let it go!
Travel off-season. We’ve all heard this one before,
but it’s a tried and true tip! You’d be surprised how
well things are priced when it’s not peak travel time.
Look for airline deals (hello, Southwest!) and specials run by your B&B or hotel of choice. Also, don’t
be afraid to ask for a discount if you are a student, a
senior, or in the military.
Go ahead and splurge on that one big thing, such
as something that is so ‘that city’. Think: surfing lessons in California. A gondola ride in Venice. A Cubs
game in Chicago. Running with the bulls…ok, maybe not that one, but you get the gist! Traveling is all
about experiences you gain and making memories.
Spend your money on what you’re going to remember for years to come.
Live in the moment. Give yourself time to take pictures and Instagram them, but also be mindful of enjoying the sights, sounds, and feel of exactly where
you are. It’s so easy to get focused on sharing your
experience online; you may miss your chance to actually live it! ✴
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