How the Skills You Gain Traveling Translate into The Real World
| June 16, 2017
6. Communication and new languages
Traveling is one of the best ways to improve your communication skills. Not only can you meet people from all over the world, you also have the chance to learn a whole new language (or three!). You quickly learn how to identify different accents and you probably end each day mastering a new foreign word.
When you’re fluent in another language, a whole world of possibilities opens up for you. You can talk to locals and have a deeper understanding of their culture, and companies will value your skills as you can interact with more people.
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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation
After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.
The Most Common Scams from Around the World
There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.
How to Make Friends During Your Trip
One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.
