Travelling the world is one of the best things you can do. As some who are able to travel and see the wonderful sights this world holds, however, you need to be responsible with how you travel and how you act. You cannot treat your destinations like they are there for you to use and abuse. You need to travel sustainably, meaning that you not only need to clean up after yourself and reduce the waste you leave behind, you also need to try to find ways to support the local population. Enjoy your travel and create memories.
Too many cities are falling victim to tourism. Some places, like Dubrovnik, have a counter that only allows a certain number of tourists into the city at any time. Other citieslike Venice are trying to encourage tourists away from its hotspotsand into the less-trodden areas. It is in these lesser known paths that you can find true adventure, and really help those who live there support themselves. Not only that, but you will fill your trip with unforgettable memories. To help you make the most of your trip, follow these tips:
How to get around offline
In order to comfortably go off the beaten trail, you will first need to have a means of knowing where you are. You can purchase a paper map or you can download an offline area on your map app. This will allow you to find your way back no matter where you are. To help you further, of course, have all the important addresses, like your hotel or hostel, written down. That way you can hail a taxi as a last resort to get back to where you need to be.
Make friends with those in your hostel
One of the cheapest ways to travel as a young person is to stay in hostels. By making friends in these hostels you are sure to improve any trip tenfold, all while focussing on what really matters – experience. Go on group bonding activities like this OKC Escape Room, or walk around the city together and explore. The more you do together, the more you can support the local economy and have fun while doing it.
Live like a local and create memories
By living like a local wherever you go, you can help support the local economy. Yes, some of the things that aren’t strictly meant for tourists can be foreign to you, meaning you might be apprehensive, but trying these new things is what makes travel so great. You can do a lot of good with the money you bring with you, so forget about the checklist and gosee what it’s like to live at whatever temporary home you have made for yourself.
You can help the destinations you visit immensely simply by avoiding common tourist traps and exploring more deeply into the cities you visit. Travelling sustainably and living like a local with the friends you meet and you can have untold adventures while helping the local economy.
