"Remember after you leave home, you'll all be in it for better or worse, so make your travel better the Simple way."
Traveling in a simplified way may entail a different meaning for different travelers. For traveling the Simple Way, one needs to take only the personal belongings what one can carry for a distance on your own, taking what you need and being mindful of your own needs versus wants-- because we all know that our wants may be limitless and not easily carried in just a single bag or two for any distance! Challenge your self to taking one bag of about 30 pounds or less for a trip of seven or more days. Simple traveling becomes a "process," an experience.
Deciding where you want to travel to and what you hope to find there is the first step in Simple travel. Next review your budget and decide about transportation arrangements. You may wish to travel in a new, unaccustomed way such as using only public transport or going the route primarily by train which can prove to be a great social experience while getting to your destination.
Travelers in a hurry typically use the fastest mode of transport while others may choose a more leisurely pace which permits interaction with fellow travelers, who may be quite congenial. The scenery that land transport affords is also part of the slower, simpler pace of this type of travel.
Travel by ship may also be quite rewarding; this type of travel is different from the typical "cruise" so popular these days.
When traveling by ship there is a defined point A, the departure and point B, the destination. For example a cross-Atlantic ship between New York City and South Hampton, England. Alternative destinations by this type of ship travel include Cork Ireland, Le Havre France, Bremen Germany, to name just a few. Once arrived in these destinations, the travel merely extends ashore. Some will choose a return by an alternate city or route, or even by an alternate mode of transport, airplane if you choose, or the high speed EuroStar train service.
Going to the Caribbean Islands? There is water travel to these destinations as well as South America and Asia too. Ship board life can be quite refreshing and delightful. Like to snorkel or to fish? Want to watch for sea birds or fishes? Maybe even whale watching aboard such a ship is your cup of tea. Some vessels are dedicated to passenger service while others are primarily freighters who carry a few passengers to their destination as well. Most crossings can anticipate a three to seven day voyage. So you see, the mode of transport is an integral part of the travel when traveling Simple.
After determining these issues, lodging becomes an essential part of travel planning. If you choose train or ship travel, your lodging may be already available on board. If traveling by train and stopping in several places, or traveling by car or airplane then you will need to find what accommodation suits. To be simple in your travel is not equated with sleeping in a tent, as some might assume. You may just want to do that or do something else, keeping in mind that you will likely use public transport and walk part of the time with your belongings in tow. The same with the meals you choose; they might be picnic fare from purchases at a deli or a local supermarket, or you may wish to try as much of the local restaurant meals as time allows. Mix it up, discover both the local scene and the practical considerations of your budget.
Investigate food costs in your proposed area. Keep in mind that the United States enjoys some of the lowest food costs in the world; also food is generally not taxed here. In other countries the situation may be quite different. You may also expect to add an additional 10-30 percent to your bill for taxes on everything from food to transport and lodging-- so much for that great(lower value local currency) exchange rate! And no, your credit card use will not eliminate those taxes. You will pay them regardless. Travelers, it seems, aren't voters, so many costs in popular destinations are passed onto the traveler instead of the local residents.
About traveling with children: consider their ages, and their needs equal to your own. After all they too will experience, at their own level, all the ups and downs of your travel plans. Keep to your regular routines for eating and sleeping, if possible. Have school age children carry their own small bag. Let them know they will need to carry it too! Maybe using a backpack will be their choice. Involve them in planning some of the details. Be realistic about what schedule they can handle. Remember after you leave home, you'll all be in it for better or worse, so make your travel better the Simple way.
Traveling in a simplified way may entail a different meaning for different travelers. For traveling the Simple Way, one needs to take only the personal belongings what one can carry for a distance on your own, taking what you need and being mindful of your own needs versus wants-- because we all know that our wants may be limitless and not easily carried in just a single bag or two for any distance! Challenge your self to taking one bag of about 30 pounds or less for a trip of seven or more days. Simple traveling becomes a "process," an experience.
Deciding where you want to travel to and what you hope to find there is the first step in Simple travel. Next review your budget and decide about transportation arrangements. You may wish to travel in a new, unaccustomed way such as using only public transport or going the route primarily by train which can prove to be a great social experience while getting to your destination.
Travelers in a hurry typically use the fastest mode of transport while others may choose a more leisurely pace which permits interaction with fellow travelers, who may be quite congenial. The scenery that land transport affords is also part of the slower, simpler pace of this type of travel.
Travel by ship may also be quite rewarding; this type of travel is different from the typical "cruise" so popular these days.
When traveling by ship there is a defined point A, the departure and point B, the destination. For example a cross-Atlantic ship between New York City and South Hampton, England. Alternative destinations by this type of ship travel include Cork Ireland, Le Havre France, Bremen Germany, to name just a few. Once arrived in these destinations, the travel merely extends ashore. Some will choose a return by an alternate city or route, or even by an alternate mode of transport, airplane if you choose, or the high speed EuroStar train service.
Going to the Caribbean Islands? There is water travel to these destinations as well as South America and Asia too. Ship board life can be quite refreshing and delightful. Like to snorkel or to fish? Want to watch for sea birds or fishes? Maybe even whale watching aboard such a ship is your cup of tea. Some vessels are dedicated to passenger service while others are primarily freighters who carry a few passengers to their destination as well. Most crossings can anticipate a three to seven day voyage. So you see, the mode of transport is an integral part of the travel when traveling Simple.
After determining these issues, lodging becomes an essential part of travel planning. If you choose train or ship travel, your lodging may be already available on board. If traveling by train and stopping in several places, or traveling by car or airplane then you will need to find what accommodation suits. To be simple in your travel is not equated with sleeping in a tent, as some might assume. You may just want to do that or do something else, keeping in mind that you will likely use public transport and walk part of the time with your belongings in tow. The same with the meals you choose; they might be picnic fare from purchases at a deli or a local supermarket, or you may wish to try as much of the local restaurant meals as time allows. Mix it up, discover both the local scene and the practical considerations of your budget.
Investigate food costs in your proposed area. Keep in mind that the United States enjoys some of the lowest food costs in the world; also food is generally not taxed here. In other countries the situation may be quite different. You may also expect to add an additional 10-30 percent to your bill for taxes on everything from food to transport and lodging-- so much for that great(lower value local currency) exchange rate! And no, your credit card use will not eliminate those taxes. You will pay them regardless. Travelers, it seems, aren't voters, so many costs in popular destinations are passed onto the traveler instead of the local residents.
About traveling with children: consider their ages, and their needs equal to your own. After all they too will experience, at their own level, all the ups and downs of your travel plans. Keep to your regular routines for eating and sleeping, if possible. Have school age children carry their own small bag. Let them know they will need to carry it too! Maybe using a backpack will be their choice. Involve them in planning some of the details. Be realistic about what schedule they can handle. Remember after you leave home, you'll all be in it for better or worse, so make your travel better the Simple way.
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