What is your travel goal? Maybe it is your goal to see the world. You can start by considering the kind of travel that you want to accomplish then work out a way to make it happen that is feasible considering your specific circumstances. So, you start with visualization: picture the type of travelling you want to do, know what it is you want to get from your travelling and think about the different ways you can accomplish those broader goals.

Then look at your circumstances. What is holding you back? Budgetary constraints? Family responsibilities? Fear? Then make your plan based on this information and break it down into small steps. Again, this might mean thinking outside the box and taking the ‘non obvious’ route to success. You do not necessarily have to take the obvious route by taking a gap year and travelling to various far flung reaches of the globe.

Alternative Travel Strategies
Perhaps you do not have the time or budget for that and would get just as much from travelling more locally? There are some incredible things to see and do within your region, country or even city. This can present just as much adventure, variety and even if it’s not exactly what you initially thought, it is still going to scratch that itch and that need for exploration and discovery. Or how about just going for a shorter time? You can have a truly life-changing experience in just 3 or even 2 months. And you are much more likely to get a sabbatical lasting that long and be able to save the money. You can even change your strategy entirely and try taking lots of very small trips throughout the year. This might also be something that is easier to convince a partner of, versus going travelling for months at a time.

Money wise, you might be surprised at how little you need to travel if you go during non-peek seasons, if you stay on people’s couches or if you use AirBnB. That means that you can earn a little money online to fund your travels. Or how about asking your current employer if you can be sent abroad? If the business has branches all around the world, this may very well be viable. Likewise, there might be a role that involves travel – or you could just apply for a job that involves travel. That way, you travel while earning money and have a good explanation for your other half. And there’s no reason you can’t take your partner with you either, of course.

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