19 Tips for Taking the Trip of a Lifetime

Slow down

I’m sure you’ve noticed this as a theme throughout this article. There’s always such pressure to rush through our travels, to do everything and see everything, before moving on to the next thing and the next thing.

Don’t give in. Take a breath. Let the experience linger. Indulge in it. Savor it. Yes, you might miss out on seeing a sight or two, but you’ll remember the ones you did see all the more clearly—and enjoy them all the more fully.

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