So you've finally established your adult-ness by planning a trip abroad. Even if you're only going from America to Canada, you can relate to the reasons why everyone gets so excited pre-adventure.
1. Bucket List Items
Culture and sight seeing and adventuring, oh my! You've been looking forward to this day for a long time, and let's face it, you are really fucking excited to check some things off your ever-growing bucket list.2. Food
Who doesn't love food? A new place on the map, come with new cullonary indulgences. You're going to eat so much new food, some delicious and some not so much - but all well worth the experience and memories made.
3. 13-Hour, Non-Stop Plane Ride
Seriously? Like no layovers or anything??! HOW EVER WILL I SURVIVE?
Just remember that they will serve you food. Food makes everything better. Plus you KNOW it'll all be worth it when you finally get there.
4. Your Social Media
You'll be seeing things from castles to clear blue oceans. you're selfie game is going to be so strong with all the amazing scenery how could one not resist the modernized documentation that you actually went there?! Pinterest-worthy travel pictures? Challenge accepted.
5. New People
Meeting new people can me extremely terrifying for some people but every person you're going to encounter has a different and unique story, take the time to listen to it. Go live, go meet new people, make friends all over the world. You'll enjoy the feeling of culture these people bring to you. Start with "hi."
6. A New Passport Stamp
Am I the only one who finds the stamp you get after going through customs one of the coolest parts? It's like a little reward for all the work you had to put in to get there!
7. New And Exotic Species
Otherwise known as animals, many are native to certain countries, and those countries only. I personally googled Quokkas, Koalas, and Kangaroo pictures for weeks before I traveled to Australia, mesmerized by their outback-like beauty. Theres so many animals in the world that you don't get to experience unless you travel... and trust me - they're even cutter in person.
8. Language
As crazy as it may seem there are some 6,500 languages spoken around the world today, so it's a given that when you travel abroad words and sayings may get a bit fumbled. For example, in Australia, Thongs are a term for a type of sandle; in America, they're an article of women's undergarment. Same word, yet quite different meanings. Don't let this scare you off - try out new words, make mistakes, and learn something new.
9. More?
Theres so much of the world that I have yet to explore. I haven't even left for this trip but I'm ready to start planning for the next one. How far in advance can I book a plane ticket to Russia? Oh! Or maybe Ghana?!
Safe travels this summer and be nice to your flight attendants.
