Myths About Traveling Ece Ozen
Have you ever thought , what keeps you from not traveling?
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I am not US citizen nor Europe , meaning I need visa when I travel which complicates things but not iss impossible. But I had hard time to understand my US citizen or Europe citizen friends to understand their traveling barriers. Of course not everyone has to like traveling but i was trying to understand other reasons which might keep them from exploring more. Let's look into those:
Reality | How to solve | Wrong belief | Common Thoughts |
Getting US passport costs 100$, and not complicated | I don't have a passport! | Most of my American friends give these answers | |
Regardless of you are married or have significant one , all being's are alone in this world! | You can meet with new people , share your story. Although there might be some dangerous people out there doesnt mean everyone is like that! | I don't have anyone to go with! | Well, you may be suprised how fun it can be to discover around and meet travelers like yourself |
Keep your safe awareness part open without being anxious, be open minded. Share your fun stories and interests instead of personal info. | Trust you instinct's about people and take it slow, if you are scared dont give too much personal info, or get too drunk with them | People can be dangerous out there! | You may be scared to be harmed but it is all in your hands regardless of environment change |
Too much planning won't be making you happy either | Don't overthink every detail, go with the flow, enjoy being spontenous as well. | It takes a lot time to plan! | No, literally when you arrange where to stay , how to go there (flight etc.) , the rest is story! |
If you have 3 days focus on 1 city , if you have a week 2 is doable on a normal speed, if you wanna do more , you can but you can feel exhausted | In tight schedule, focus on 1-2 places to visit and leave rest to later. Instead of trying to go to 3-4 places in 3-4 days | I don't have enough off days to travel | No ,you do!.Most of my travels were in tight schedule but it doesnt mean you shouldnt even bother to go anywhere! |
Trust yourself, be confident that you got this ! | Exploring will make you more confident and will make feel more able , which you are ! | I'm scared to get out of my comfort zone | Well , although it may be tough to be out of your own comfort zone , it is rewarding in multiple wways |
You can best guide your trips on your own because you are the one who knows what you like the most ! | Use online sources to gather info, use skyscanner, kayak for cheap flight options | What if i get lost? I need a guided tour which costs a lot of money | Well not really , as long as you have phone , some sort of wifi you won't get lost! |
You may never planned a trip before but it is ok!Don't overthink about minor things focus on the bigger picture | You can talk withh locals via Couch-surfing without staying with them and ask their ideas | I don't know where to start! | Focus on where do you wanna go to most, and do some research what do you wanna do when you go there! |
Keep your passport safe, like in a belt bag | Get a lock for your belongings before going to Europe -usually there are lockers to put your stuff and travel | What if i lose my laptop, personal belongings? | As long as you have your credit cards and passport, the rest is irrelevant |
Go slow , it is ok , but still do it!If you have a bucket list places to visit try to do 2-3 places in a year at least | The future will never come if you think that way, or when it comes you will be too ill , too old etc. | I will do in the future! | Never delay your plans , no one knows when we will die |
You can choose always cheaper options when it comes to flight, hotel etc, you are the king of your own budget | You are the master of your budget and think about all the money you put into unnecessary things everyday | I don't have enough money to travel | It is all about mindset , and it all depends on you how much you spend |