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Feeling At Home When You’re Away From Home
Traveling to somewhere new is exciting, but it can also leave you feeling totally overwhelmed if you need a comforting routine. Naturally, as everybody knows, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone has some serious benefits.
For example, exploring a destination nowhere like home can really boost your confidence. It also gives you a fresh new perspective on things as you engage with the new culture.
And yet, just because stepping out of your comfort zone is a good thing, it doesn't mean it’s easy for everyone. But with the right mindset, you can feel right at home anywhere in the world.
Start with Your Own Itinerary
When you get to plan your own trip, you get to decide where you go, how long you stay, and what you make a priority. We love it when our clients come to us with a plan!
Why does it matter? It can be stressful to follow an itinerary that is designed around priorities and interests that aren’t necessarily yours. Ultimately, you want to take things at your own pace when visiting somewhere new. Say, you’re visiting Macau, for example? With a guide, you’d be spending most of your time in the casino area. But what if you wanted to spend a bit more time in a particular neighbourhood in Macau? Easy. When you put together your own Macau tour package, you can select where you go and add your transport solution for more convenience.
Have Your Emergency Translation Ready
You might not be fluent in the local language, but having a few key phrases saved away on your phone can make all the difference.
Before you travel, it is worth taking the time to look up essential phrases, like how to explain any medical conditions, discuss allergies, or ask for help with accessibility.
Say you've got a severe peanut allergy, for example. You want to have it written down on a note so you can explain it easily when you go to restaurants. When you know you can get the help you need, it's a total game-changer.
Choose Your Accommodation with Care
Your accommodation is the place where you get to unwind at the end of the day.
So think about what's really important to you:
- Do you need a good internet connection and room service?
- Are you happy cooking for yourself?
The key is to find a place where you feel at home. The more comfortable you feel, the easier the whole trip is going to be. Tell us what is most important to you, and we'll give you a range of choices that will fit perfectly!
Think Local Guide with a Twist
Sometimes, feeling connected to the people and the place where you are helps you be more comfortable.
That's where private local guides come in. They can show you the hidden gems that you'll never find in a standard travel guide. If you really want to have a unique experience, there are some guide services that will help you do just that. In Japan, for example, you can actually "rent a dad" for the day. And honestly, which traveler wouldn’t want to share a meal with a cozy dad figure?
Feeling at home away from home? It's not about recreating your life exactly as it is at home. It's about finding ways to feel a bit more comfortable. That destination may be new, but feeling like you belong doesn't have to be.
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