1 Sometimes You Just Have to Take the Leap

“There is never going to be a perfect time for something. In travel, we have a limited amount of time to experience a certain place, thus we are engaged in the moment and the ‘perfect time’ becomes the present. As much as we can tell ourselves that 'someday' things will be different -- someday we will decide to stand up to that bully, someday we will decide to start that workout -- but someday is not a day of the week, and it will never come. Now is the time, today is the day.” --Collette and Scott Stohler, bloggers at Roamaroo

2 Seek Out the Locals

“Once in Vinales in Cuba, the owner of a small roadside fruit hut asked me if I wanted to see his land when he closed the hut at 5 p.m. I said yes. I was there on time and helping him close up. We walked through a mini forest to the richest land around. He gave me a private tour of all the fruit, vegetables and sugar cane they cultivate. He and his uncle then prepared special fruit juices with rum. Some of the freshest and best juices I had tasted. It was a unique experience because I said yes to a local. Always opt for local experiences rather than the beaten trail.” --Ben Walker, President of ZOOM PR

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3 Let Certain Things Go

“If the tour is late, you miss a plane, got delayed or the bus brakes down, learn to move on quickly. Don’t dwell on negativity or you will spend the whole trip in a bad mood while others have fun. One of the hardest things in life is to let go, but to have a truly relaxing and stress-free holiday, it is vital. The more you take out your anger on other people, especially in foreign situations, the more likely drama will build and tension will occur, so try to laugh everything off -- it will be a story to tell the kids one day.” --Rachel Pedreschi, blogger at Global Roaming Blog

4 There's No Such Thing as a Mistake

“No matter what happens on the road, it’s never a mistake. As was once said, 'your choices are half chance, and so are everybody else's.' When you go with the flow and let the road just unfold ahead of you, there’s no reason to have regrets or think you made a mistake. You make the best decisions you can, and in the end, the journey is the adventure.” --Matthew Kepnes, blogger at Nomadic Matt

5 Take Time to Use All Your Senses

“All too often we bury our heads in our phones and computers or work. During our two-week vacation, we’re quick to see a sight, photograph it and move on. The true beauty in travel and sightseeing can be felt when you take time to embrace a city or an attraction. Sometimes we’re so worried about taking a picture of the sight or uploading something to a social network that we fail to see the real beauty in the world and allow it to affect our emotions. When you set your camera down, listen to the sounds, look up all around you and feel what the world is trying to tell you, that’s when the rich experiences become real.” --Collette and Scott Stohler, bloggers at Roamaroo

6 Appreciate Where You Come From

“Home roaming is a simple must do for everyone on earth. I was inspired by a close friend who had made the trip up to the northwest coast of Western Australia to Coral Bay, returning with some amazing photos of the reef. I was instantly jealous and saddened that I had lived in Australia my whole life and had never been there, so I packed my bags and went. I will never regret that trip. I understand now why people love Australia and how magical it is. Plus, I now cherish the privileges I had growing up. Go ahead, Google your city, see what comes up as the top five attractions.” --Rachel Pedreschi, blogger at Global Roaming Blog

7 It’s Never Too Late to Change

“Even if you aren’t the traveler or person you want to be in your head, it’s never too late to change. Travel is all about change. The more you say 'tomorrow,' the less likely it is that tomorrow will ever come. Traveling has shown me aspects of my personality I wish I didn’t have and also shown me I’m really lazy. I’ve always lived by the phrase 'Carpe Diem,' but sometimes I don’t really do it. It’s never too late, though, and realizing that has made being more pro-active a lot easier.” --Matthew Kepnes, blogger at Nomadic Matt

8 Allow Your Brain to Take In Everything

“Brains are the computer system in which our bodies operate and move. Our senses get information in and experience out and give us the tools to move through different environments. When we travel through a new destination, our brains take it all in and let us enjoy. Whether it be marveling at art and architecture, tasting cuisine that is new and different, touching pieces of history that past wanderers have touched for years before you, all of the goodness, we owe it to our brains. You exist in your brain. Let it have full control of your experience, without worry.”

— Dr. Kate Cummins

“Brains are the computer system in which our bodies operate and move. Our senses get information in and experience out and give us the tools to move through different environments. When we travel through a new destination, our brains take it all in and let us enjoy. Whether it be marveling at art and architecture, tasting cuisine that is new and different, touching pieces of history that past wanderers have touched for years before you, all of the goodness, we owe it to our brains. You exist in your brain. Let it have full control of your experience, without worry.” --Kate Cummins, Psy.D., neuro-psychologist and blogger at DrKateCummins.com

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...Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011482-20-lessons-can-only-learn-traveling/

LivestrongKate CumminsSeptember 13, 2017travel, travelling, experience, present, let go, roaming, roam, discover, search, senses, worry, anxiety, control, destination, environment, vacation