Comments on: How to Stay Motivated to Travel http://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/ Planning, preparing and packing for a round-the-world trip Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:20:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: The Career Break – Your Definitive Moment to See the World | AirTreks Travel Bloghttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-4077 The Career Break – Your Definitive Moment to See the World | AirTreks Travel Blog Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:17:29 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-4077 [...] in light of the fevered pitch of travelers’ launching day they wrote about the same topic, staying motivated to travel while saving for it. They by no means think it’s easy. The Never Ending Voyage duo [...]
[...] in light of the fevered pitch of travelers’ launching day they wrote about the same topic, staying motivated to travel while saving for it. They by no means think it’s easy. The Never Ending Voyage duo [...]

]]> By: TravelholicAhttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2557 TravelholicA Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:28:25 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2557 I totally agree about discovering your surroundings. When I don't have the time and money for a longer/nicer trip I just take the train to the next small village and spend a day discovering it, talking to locals and taking pictures. I come back refreshed and feel like I had some holidays before another week start.
I totally agree about discovering your surroundings. When I don’t have the time and money for a longer/nicer trip I just take the train to the next small village and spend a day discovering it, talking to locals and taking pictures. I come back refreshed and feel like I had some holidays before another week start.

]]> By: Melaniehttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2253 Melanie Sat, 22 May 2010 10:27:38 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2253 Great post, you guys! Sometimes, in the middle of making flight arrangements, I get so frustrated that I'm ready to scrap a trip before I've even gotten started. But I find that four things keep us really motivated: -Working ridiculously late nights for about a week in a row -Driving around in L.A. rush hour traffic -Keeping travel magazines in the bathroom (clearly, we have a "great minds think alike" thing going on) -Putting up framed copies of our own travel photos Hard to feel unmotivated about travel when you're looking at images of it every day. :)
Great post, you guys! Sometimes, in the middle of making flight arrangements, I get so frustrated that I’m ready to scrap a trip before I’ve even gotten started. But I find that four things keep us really motivated:

-Working ridiculously late nights for about a week in a row
-Driving around in L.A. rush hour traffic
-Keeping travel magazines in the bathroom (clearly, we have a “great minds think alike” thing going on)
-Putting up framed copies of our own travel photos

Hard to feel unmotivated about travel when you’re looking at images of it every day. :)

]]> By: Bernard Pollackhttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2226 Bernard Pollack Mon, 17 May 2010 21:11:11 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2226 great and very helpful post for your fellow world travelers. Best, Dani and Bernie (aka BorderJumpers)
great and very helpful post for your fellow world travelers. Best, Dani and Bernie (aka BorderJumpers)

]]> By: Weekend Update – 5/15/10http://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2217 Weekend Update – 5/15/10 Sat, 15 May 2010 21:17:22 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2217 [...] has an interesting discussion going on about the keys to staying motivated to travel. Planning and saving for a trip can be overwhelming and here you will find several priceless tips [...]
[...] has an interesting discussion going on about the keys to staying motivated to travel. Planning and saving for a trip can be overwhelming and here you will find several priceless tips [...]

]]> By: Lindahttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2213 Linda Sat, 15 May 2010 06:28:42 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2213 The best way to stay motivated is to form group with same travel plans so that interest is always kept alive
The best way to stay motivated is to form group with same travel plans so that interest is always kept alive

]]> By: Akilahttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2211 Akila Fri, 14 May 2010 14:56:58 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2211 When I was anticipating the trip, I spent a lot of time poring through guidebooks and websites so that I would have ideas for my trip. Of course, I didn't end up using half of the ideas but it kept me motivated!
When I was anticipating the trip, I spent a lot of time poring through guidebooks and websites so that I would have ideas for my trip. Of course, I didn’t end up using half of the ideas but it kept me motivated!

]]> By: Candicehttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2210 Candice Fri, 14 May 2010 14:51:13 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2210 I could be a professional armchair traveller. :) Motivation is key!
I could be a professional armchair traveller. :) Motivation is key!

]]> By: Shannon ODhttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Shannon OD Fri, 14 May 2010 08:13:32 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2208 I definitely think that allowing yourself some fun and spending while your saving is also a big factor. Sticking to a tight budget can just sap all of the fun out of planning and prepping, particularly with a long term savings goal, so part of it is just remembering your travel savings goal, but also living right now, and making sure that you're enjoying it. I pulled back on the budget a bit too tight when I was saving and it just made life no fun at all for a while!
I definitely think that allowing yourself some fun and spending while your saving is also a big factor. Sticking to a tight budget can just sap all of the fun out of planning and prepping, particularly with a long term savings goal, so part of it is just remembering your travel savings goal, but also living right now, and making sure that you’re enjoying it. I pulled back on the budget a bit too tight when I was saving and it just made life no fun at all for a while!

]]> By: Susanhttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2206 Susan Fri, 14 May 2010 04:10:32 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2206 I'm so very honored that you included an excerpt of my post! And you're so right about thinking in terms of the big picture.
I’m so very honored that you included an excerpt of my post! And you’re so right about thinking in terms of the big picture.

]]> By: kathrynhttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2204 kathryn Fri, 14 May 2010 03:37:15 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2204 I like what you said Eli - it is important to remind yourself that although days can be stressful and sometimes difficult, you are only getting closer to the trip of a lifetime! Saving can be hard sometimes, especially when there is something you really want right now! I have to remind myself that money saved just goes to the trip..then everything is all good!
I like what you said Eli – it is important to remind yourself that although days can be stressful and sometimes difficult, you are only getting closer to the trip of a lifetime! Saving can be hard sometimes, especially when there is something you really want right now! I have to remind myself that money saved just goes to the trip..then everything is all good!

]]> By: Elihttp://www.twortw.com/2010/05/13/how-to-stay-motivated-to-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 Eli Fri, 14 May 2010 03:17:57 +0000 http://www.twortw.com/?p=1864#comment-2203 I've been thinking about my trip for over four years now, but the real "planning" began in the last twelve months. Creating a travel blog is a great way to keep up the motivation. I've made a strict budget for myself to make sure that I reach my savings goal in a reasonable amount of time. I think one of the biggest keys to staying motivated is to constantly remind yourself that every minute that goes by, you're one minute closer to departure, especially when dealing with the day-to-day stress of working and saving.
I’ve been thinking about my trip for over four years now, but the real “planning” began in the last twelve months. Creating a travel blog is a great way to keep up the motivation. I’ve made a strict budget for myself to make sure that I reach my savings goal in a reasonable amount of time. I think one of the biggest keys to staying motivated is to constantly remind yourself that every minute that goes by, you’re one minute closer to departure, especially when dealing with the day-to-day stress of working and saving.

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