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!My best tips for inexperienced travelers!

!My best tips for inexperienced travelers!

September 2020 · 4 min read · Bogota

Traveling is one of the most pleasant and fascinating experiences in life! Every person in the world should allow himself a trip at least once…. you grow as a person, you become more sensitive, and you create a wonderful memory for life…. you never forget a good trip! Living is enjoying each moment, and if in each moment there is a new place, or a different experience, then you live fully!

What is my best advice to an inexperienced traveler? well ... I would answer: Trust! in you and in the magic of the trip itself… the first time I dared to travel alone was the advice I received from a great backpacker friend, who from that day on became my travel guru. She told me: do not worry if your plans get a little out of control, let the magic flow and do its thing, you will see that every inconvenience you find along the way will be solved practically by itself, "as if by magic"... with this she did not invite me to paralyze myself in case of problems, no! on the contrary! .. it gave me the strength to trust my ability to solve problems in the hypothetical case that something did not turn out as expected, and to trust the magic behind existence itself ... those words gave me enough courage to start the journey enjoying every second, learning along the way ...

Bogotá seen from the Monserrate hill! Colombia
Bogotá seen from the Monserrate hill! Colombia

Research! It would be my second great advice, try to find the greatest amount of information about the place you are going to, it is important to have enough information, because it is very frustrating and risky to be in a place without knowing where to go, or how to move; You must be clear about the safest route (especially if you travel alone), what are the places you want to visit, how to get there, how much money you need to get there. It is good that we trust in magic, but there is also to be realistic! XD. God says: help yourself, that I will help you! ... So, let's be foresight, but with an open mind to experience more than we have planned, by this I mean that we trust that the universe will accommodate everything in favor of our own well. If you do a good research, you can have enough tools to generate solutions according to what you want to live.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador
Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador

Middle of the World City. Ecuador
Middle of the World City. Ecuador

Create a network of friends is another tip to start traveling. If you are very nervous about traveling, start doing it to places where you already know someone, it will give you a lot of peace of mind knowing that you can count on someone in case of any eventuality. If you don't know anyone in your destination, then I recommend you to be very sociable… come to a hostel, and try to connect with the other guests; it is super fun to make new friends on a trip, and after all you are looking for is to have new experiences! be open to new adventures, meeting new people… This will give you confidence, and will also make your trip a great memory.

With friends from the hostel and my travel ‘guru’ in Rio Pance, Cali. Colombia
With friends from the hostel and my travel ‘guru’ in Rio Pance, Cali. Colombia

With my friend Mayra, in Bogotá. Colombia
With my friend Mayra, in Bogotá. Colombia

In Mendoza with Ambar, toasting with a melon with wine! Argentina
In Mendoza with Ambar, toasting with a melon with wine! Argentina

In Baños del Inca with Vicky! Cajamarca. Peru!
In Baños del Inca with Vicky! Cajamarca. Peru!

When you have little experience in traveling, what worries you most is safety, the uncertainty of the unknown, then the main thing is to reduce the margin of concern as much as possible ... after all, what we want is to enjoy, not have stress with the trip. Rest assured that you will live a wonderful experience, we are what we think, we respond to vibrations, so try to vibrate in the energy of security, trust, joy ... and I assure you that it is what you will attract on your trip. . Let the Universe do its thing, and have a lot of faith and trust… live each moment, you will be surprised by everything you can feel and learn. Open your heart, surrender to live the present ... and enjoy the journey!

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Cathedral of San Marcos. Arica
Cathedral of San Marcos. Arica

Plaza de la Constitución. Santiago de Chile
Plaza de la Constitución. Santiago de Chile

Traveling is one of the most enriching and transforming experiences in life, you never come back from a trip the same! I love to travel! and I hope to continue to do so for the rest of my life!

To inexperienced travelers, I invite you to have security in the first step ... I assure you that it will be worth every effort, and every moment lived! Let the traveler community continue to grow… see you on the road !!!

Travel Resources for your trip to Colombia

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Flights: We recommend checking Kiwi.com to find the best and cheapest flights to Colombia.

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Transportation: Use 12go and Omio to find detailed bus and train schedules, making travel planning easier.

Car Rental: For hassle-free car hiring, DiscoverCars is our trusted choice with a wide selection of vehicles.

Internet: Got an eSIM compatible phone? Airalo is perfect for reliable internet access during your trip. Just install it before you go, and you're set!

Day Trips & Tours: We recommend GetYourGuide for a variety of well-organized and enjoyable activities.

Tickets: Save on entrance fees in Colombia with Klook and Tiquets.

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