How To Nourish Your Travel Wanderlust Desires Tuesday 13 September, 2016
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Hey Guys as you can see I have been doing a lot of traveling! I have rarely been home over the last month or so, and I am on my way for another travel adventure (I will definitely tell you all about it soon). People say to me all the time, how do I continue to travel like I do?
Yes I am a blogger, I do get perks but I am always seeking my next travel adventure. It doesn’t always come in the form of a blog opportunity or travel trip, I actually do plan my own trips and take them. I kind of always been like this, but people still scratch their head as if it’s impossible to travel. It’s almost like people feel guilty for traveling or can’t seem to get inspired to find the places they want to travel to. Well I did this post to help anyone who is seeking to nourish their next travel adventure. Here are some of my personal motivating travel tips:
Start A Wanderlust List
If you want to travel you have to know where you want to go. Just saying you want to get away isn’t good enough, this is a huge world we live in and lots to explore. Do you want a beach? Do you want culture? What part of the world have you always wanted to visit? I would suggest starting a Wanderlust Bucket List. You can google some spots, ask friends who have been to some cool places on where to travel, or simple research social media (#travel hastags help a lot).
Make a list is a great start on getting your travel wanderlust spirit going!
Have A Travel Journal
I literally just started doing this. I bought this cute travel journal and I want to document my experiences. My thoughts and feelings and maybe place some cute mementos in there. I think having a travel journal is similar to having a real journal, but it moreso how you feel while you are away. This can inspire you before, during or after a trip to read about your emotions on your travel adventures, and it will keep you motivated to take more trips to have more experiences to write about.
Make A Travel Music Playlist
I am starting to do this as well, especially for plan rides and when I am in my hotel room. Music is always a great motivator, so start making a Travel Only music playlist, mostly of upbeat music or even music inspired by the place you visit so it will get you in the mood for your traveling.
Search For Travel Deals or Bundles
Best way to travel is to get a great deal out of it. With technology today, you really do not have to spend a lot of money to travel. You just have to know where to get a great travel deal! They are everywhere! If you are traveling on a budget, try to look 3 or more months in advance to get the best flight deals. The plane ticket is usually what most people worry about, once you get the flight everything else usually falls into place.
The best way to travel is to talk to travel-minded people. People who love to travel will be one of the best way to get inspired. Connect with your personal travel friends or even people online who travel frequently. Follow their social media and make notes on where they have been and the location they have visited. Likes attract likes, and if you have personal friends who travel, talk about a way you can plan a great trip together. Only with someone who is serious about travel, we all hate travel flakers (I know I do)!
Stop Making Excuses
The number one thing that stops people in their tracts for traveling and fulfilling their wanderlust dreams is excuses! Stop making them. I know there are work obligations, family and financial reason on why many can’t travel the way they want, but with proper planning it is not impossible. So many people talk themselves out of travel wishes all the time, because that is what they are used to. Plan six month to a year in advance if you have to, but just stop telling yourself that you CANT. You can. Tell yourself you will travel, save, research and actually find a place and book it. If you keep saying what you can’t do, then you won’t.
I am not saying everyone has the luxury to travel exactly like me, I have a freelance lifestyle that gives me the opportunity to travel more frequently than other, but this list is for everyone who desires to travel at least once or twice a year. Working or passing up travel opportunities will only have you wanderlusting and sad when you see others do it. I’m actually packing now for my next flight.
Kellogg’s® Special K® Pastry Crisps perfect for an airline flight snack
While I travel on my next flight I am packing my personal carry-on tote. Lets face it airline pretzels and nuts sometimes are tasty enough! I sometimes pack my own little snacks so that I can have my own personal nibbles while in flight. I have my newest snacks that I love which are Kellogg’s® Special K® Pastry Crisps. I get them in cookies and creme and strawberry! I’m going to eat these on the flight tomorrow while I write in my travel journal and listen to my travel wanderlust playlist! Good times!
While I’m nourishing my own travel wanderlust desires, I am nourishing myself and bringing my own flight snacks. I like the Kellogg’s® Special K® Pastry Crisps in Cookies & Strawberry flavor.
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How Do You Nourish Your Travel Wanderlust Desires?
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We love to travel, too. We have special bags that have all our travel necessities (thin but warm shawl that doubles as a blanket), neck pillows, pain meds, collapsable water bottle, reading material (but I am chucking that out since I read from my phone so much), rose water for refreshing, mints, a pair of Tieks, and tinted chapstick. We keep adding to the bag! We put in snacks, and like you, we like snack bars with 200 calories so that they can replace a meal if need be. My favorite airline snack is tomato juice and Cheeze Its!!
We try to travel as much as possible. I love my kids, but I am looking forward to the day they are fully grown so hubby and I can jet set to wherever our hearts desire whenever we want. So, for now, we stick to the states.
There’s nothing like a trip to somewhere you’ve never been before to help satisfy your thirst for travel. I think these are amazing tips and it’s really nice to be able to travel. If you keep putting if off, nothing will happen.
I’m a little more connected to home this year than previously, but I am not ready to put away my luggage and passport. Easy to pack items make staying fueled even easier when you’re on the go.
Our family of five has been location independent and traveling in the U.S. since 2008. I love the idea of keeping a travel journal – I so wish I had done this.
I love the idea of a travel journal! Think how great it would be to look at that journal years from now and to re-read all of your adventures over and over again.
I love traveling and I tried to take advantage of my summer to travel as much as possible. I have encouraged my children to use travel journals but I’ve never used one myself! I think I need to change that.
I am always searching for my next travel deal. And luckily my in-laws LOVE to travel and we get to skip along with them so there is always something on my calendar.
I needed to read this! I have so many other obligations that are on my plate and tend to put traveling on the back burner. I’m in desperate need of a vacation to explore and relax. I will definitely put traveling back on my radar list. Thanks for sharing!
I think about the places I want to travel to all the time and I recently bookmarked places on my laptop that I check out often. However, I need to take it to the next level and start writing down the places I want to visit and create a plan of action. You provided some really great tips!
I really need to start a travel journal! I’ve been to so many incredible places the past few years and would love to have more than photos to document it!
Travel is something that I always make a priority. I totally agree with everything you said in this post. I have my travel bucket list and I try to cross destinations off whenever I can.
Great tips on how to nourish your travel wanderlust desires! I love to travel, and completely agree with them! I love Special K snacks as well, and you’re right, they’re a great plane snack!
I totally agree about the stop making excuses! Everyone can have the chance to travel at least somewhere, but you have to make it a goal and priority. Like, if travel is important to someone then they will make it happen (as in if they have to save x amount each month for a year). It’s all about making it a priority, just like people making designer clothes or having the fanciest car out there a priority.
I’m always thinking about a fab vacation…lol I’m always on instagram or Yahoo reading travel news and looking at beautiful travel photos. That helps to nourish and keep my travel desires alive!
Great tips. I too love to travel. And love to save money traveling. I have never thought of creating a snack bag for myself. I always make one for the kiddos but never me and I hate peanuts on a plane. Thanks again for the tips.
Hmmm I really like the idea of a travel playlist! I can even see doing it based on the type of trip – ie. adventure, beach, party trip etc. Great tips!
GREAT tips! I just GO! I love what you said about finding like-minded people. I never thought about that but you’re so right because you go more with them
I love to pack homemade snacks for road trips which saves us a lot money. I try the new Special K Nourish products there delicious btw awesome giveaway
As a travel blogger, I know what that wanderlust is when it hits. It is running strong for me. And I have been meaning to keep a travel journal, so thank you for motivating me to get on that!
I think connecting with like-minded travel people is a great idea. They might have the inside scoop on the best places to visit and how to save money traveling.
I’d love to get out and travel more! It sounds like the perfect way to get through a long year. Yum, bringing delicious food is a must too, especially when you’re taking the kids.
This is a great list! I keep saying I want to go to three places next year and at least 1 international and you are so write I need to write it down! I love the tip about starting a travel journal.
These are great tips. The only way to get out there and explore is to just do it! No excuses!
I really needed this one. There are so many places that I want to go, but I always find reasons not to. Thanks!
These are some great pointers. I am so thankful that I have some awesome travel friends.
We love to travel, too. We have special bags that have all our travel necessities (thin but warm shawl that doubles as a blanket), neck pillows, pain meds, collapsable water bottle, reading material (but I am chucking that out since I read from my phone so much), rose water for refreshing, mints, a pair of Tieks, and tinted chapstick. We keep adding to the bag! We put in snacks, and like you, we like snack bars with 200 calories so that they can replace a meal if need be. My favorite airline snack is tomato juice and Cheeze Its!!
I love this post! It was such a great read! I often times have these feelings too and I thought it was just me lol
We love to travel. We started doing girl trips a couple of years ago and love it.
These are all really great tips! There are so many places I would love to visit someday!
We try to travel as much as possible. I love my kids, but I am looking forward to the day they are fully grown so hubby and I can jet set to wherever our hearts desire whenever we want. So, for now, we stick to the states.
I have done some traveling this summer and had a ton of new experiences. You do what you can with what you have. Life is so much happier that way.
Awesome! I would love to try this and have a wanderlust list! Sounds like a great adventure awaits you with every travel!
There’s nothing like a trip to somewhere you’ve never been before to help satisfy your thirst for travel. I think these are amazing tips and it’s really nice to be able to travel. If you keep putting if off, nothing will happen.
I’m a little more connected to home this year than previously, but I am not ready to put away my luggage and passport. Easy to pack items make staying fueled even easier when you’re on the go.
I am always looking for the perfect snack to carry during my travel. These look so yummy, I’ll have to try them!
Given how much airport food costs, taking a healthy snack along makes a lot of sense.
Our family of five has been location independent and traveling in the U.S. since 2008. I love the idea of keeping a travel journal – I so wish I had done this.
I love these ideas!!! I know we are always dreaming of our next trip to go on either as a couple or as a family, so much fun to travel.
These are awesome tips. It’s been a while since I last traveled. I would love to do this again soon.
I love the idea of a travel journal! Think how great it would be to look at that journal years from now and to re-read all of your adventures over and over again.
I love to travel and have been lucky to get to go to a lot of places this year. I always pack some Kellogg’s® Special K® Pastry Crisps for my trips.
I love traveling and I tried to take advantage of my summer to travel as much as possible. I have encouraged my children to use travel journals but I’ve never used one myself! I think I need to change that.
I am always searching for my next travel deal. And luckily my in-laws LOVE to travel and we get to skip along with them so there is always something on my calendar.
I definitely have a lot of traveling goals that I have yet to meet. I definitely do not get to do it nearly enough.
I needed to read this! I have so many other obligations that are on my plate and tend to put traveling on the back burner. I’m in desperate need of a vacation to explore and relax. I will definitely put traveling back on my radar list. Thanks for sharing!
Kiwi,
I think about the places I want to travel to all the time and I recently bookmarked places on my laptop that I check out often. However, I need to take it to the next level and start writing down the places I want to visit and create a plan of action. You provided some really great tips!
Siobhan
http://www.befreeproject.com
These are great tips! I love to travel and want to do it a lot more than I do.
I really need to start a travel journal! I’ve been to so many incredible places the past few years and would love to have more than photos to document it!
I must admit, I don’t get people who don’t want to travel. There is so much beauty in this world and it isn’t just outside of my front door.
I love to travel and experience the world. To see how old people live and eat. Traveling refreshes my spirit every time.
Travel is something that I always make a priority. I totally agree with everything you said in this post. I have my travel bucket list and I try to cross destinations off whenever I can.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
I love the fact of having a travel journal. Last year travel was fun and next year will be better!! Have fun on your trave adventures!
Traveling is great and sometimes so hard to eat right while your on the road. Great tips!
Great tips on how to nourish your travel wanderlust desires! I love to travel, and completely agree with them! I love Special K snacks as well, and you’re right, they’re a great plane snack!
A Travel Journal is such a great idea. I’ve started a bucket list that is actually attainable. We ‘re going to explore more local attractions
I totally agree about the stop making excuses! Everyone can have the chance to travel at least somewhere, but you have to make it a goal and priority. Like, if travel is important to someone then they will make it happen (as in if they have to save x amount each month for a year). It’s all about making it a priority, just like people making designer clothes or having the fanciest car out there a priority.
I’m always thinking about a fab vacation…lol I’m always on instagram or Yahoo reading travel news and looking at beautiful travel photos. That helps to nourish and keep my travel desires alive!
I absolutely loved your post! The time is now.. We just gotta just go.
Great tips. I too love to travel. And love to save money traveling. I have never thought of creating a snack bag for myself. I always make one for the kiddos but never me and I hate peanuts on a plane. Thanks again for the tips.
Hmmm I really like the idea of a travel playlist! I can even see doing it based on the type of trip – ie. adventure, beach, party trip etc. Great tips!
GREAT tips! I just GO! I love what you said about finding like-minded people. I never thought about that but you’re so right because you go more with them
I love to pack homemade snacks for road trips which saves us a lot money. I try the new Special K Nourish products there delicious btw awesome giveaway
Making a list is a great idea. That’s what I do. I want to travel so bad but money gets in the way so I make a list and plan way in advance.
The Special K Pastry Crisps are so yummy, especially Strawberry! I also love keeping a travel journal. So great to look back upon those memories!
As a travel blogger, I know what that wanderlust is when it hits. It is running strong for me. And I have been meaning to keep a travel journal, so thank you for motivating me to get on that!
I think connecting with like-minded travel people is a great idea. They might have the inside scoop on the best places to visit and how to save money traveling.
I’d love to get out and travel more! It sounds like the perfect way to get through a long year. Yum, bringing delicious food is a must too, especially when you’re taking the kids.
This is a great list! I keep saying I want to go to three places next year and at least 1 international and you are so write I need to write it down! I love the tip about starting a travel journal.