Escaping The Grind

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons traveling is good for your mind is that it allows you to escape your mundane life. Listen, there isn’t anything wrong with a 9-to-5 job—but breaks are certainly important. Sometimes, all your mind really needs is a break from the same old atmosphere that surrounds you.

Fresh Outdoors

When you travel, more often than not you’ll be spending a great deal of time outdoors. We’re talking exotic trails, breathtaking hikes, and fresh nature. That kind of atmosphere is literally medicine for a mind that spends most of the time locked in an office or apartment.

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New Perspectives

When we’re in a new environment, it allows our mind to adopt new perspectives. Weirdly enough, it’s when we take a break from our problems that we sometimes manage to find solutions to them.

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Avoid Overcorrection

Just because people are getting vaccinated doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. The coronavirus is still a very real thing and we need to take it seriously all the same. It would be a shame for everyone to travel at the same time right when the restrictions lift, only to create some serious crowding issues and zero social distancing.

Maintain Good Practices

If there’s one good thing that the pandemic taught us, it was how to be cleaner individuals. Washing our hands every chance we could, putting hand sanitizer when possible, social distancing, you name it. These are all practices that can still help us avoid getting sick, not just from COVID-19 but from all kinds of illnesses.

Let’s Just Chill For a Bit

We need to keep a level head about all of this. Let’s be mature and wait for the right time to take a vacation. Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Not yet, at least. After all, was your quarantine really that bad?

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Discovering Yourself

As fun as it is to travel with friends or family, there’s something really therapeutic about traveling on your own. Just like seeing new countries is refreshing, isolating yourself from the people you’re accustomed to seeing is a great way to learn more about yourself than you never have before.

Becoming More Independent

In addition to just learning about yourself, being alone on the road will require you to do things you’ve never done before. You’ll learn how to be more independent, navigating new towns and meeting strangers without a known face in sight. Anything in the past that you’ve normally relied on someone else to do, now it’s your responsibility to do it.

You Make The Decisions

Finally, another reason traveling alone is awesome is that there’s no one you have to answer to. You decide on your budget, you decide what hostel to stay at, and you decide what awesome new cuisine you want to try. The world is your oyster!

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The Best Beaches are Further Afield

Manilla is great, but if you want to visit a true paradise head to Palawan. You’ll need to take a plane and then a boat to get to Coron, but the untouched coral reefs and silky white sand beaches are well worth the detour.

Add “Po” to Show Respect

When you visit a new country, learning the language basics is a must. When you say thank you, add “Po” to the end of your sentence. This is a sign of respect and the locals will appreciate it.

Be Courageous With the Cuisine

The Philippines offers a weird and wonderful cuisine. The unique dishes may be a little daunting to the Western pallet, but we recommend diving into the dive end with Pilipino cuisine if you want the most out of your trip. Alternatively, stick to garlic rice—it’s safe and delicious.

Rent a Kayak

The Philippines contains many tiny paradise islands. The best way to see them is to rent a kayak and explore solo. We recommend asking a local for advice first.

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Iceland is considered the safest country in Europe, making it ideal for a solo trip. In summer, when there is light throughout the day, you will also feel safe on a night hike.

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a very friendly city and in bars and restaurants, it is easy to get to know the locals and other travelers.

Outside the city, you will find amazing attractions, like volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls. You can explore איק Icelandic nature by public transport (especially in the south of the island) or join day trips departing from Reykjavik.

When visiting Iceland you should see at least one or two waterfalls like Gulfus, Slylandspus, Skogfoss. Do not miss the Blue Lagoon, the Yukolsarlon Glacier Lagoon, the Skaptapel Ice Cave, and Thingvellir National Park.

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When it comes to traveling, there are definitely no rules you need to follow. Some people simply prefer to have their trip fully organized while others enjoy having freedom in exploring a destination, and both options are great. They both have their unique benefits and appeal to different types of people.

If you’re someone who likes to see all the major landmarks in the new city or country, take a photo from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, go see the Times Square in New York, or check out Big Ben in London, there’s no reason to feel bad for this. The only downside is that you will probably find big crowds at the most popular sites, but that can also depend on the time of year that you’re visiting. 

Sticking to well-known hotels and restaurants also comes with advantages. You probably won’t discover a cool little local restaurant but you will get exactly what you’re expecting and what you paid for. And sometimes, having peace of mind while on vacation is worth a lot more than being adventurous!

The post Here’s Why Visiting Only Major Tourist Attractions is Okay appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Escaping The Grind

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons traveling is good for your mind is that it allows you to escape your mundane life. Listen, there isn’t anything wrong with a 9-to-5 job—but breaks are certainly important. Sometimes, all your mind really needs is a break from the same old atmosphere that surrounds you.

Fresh Outdoors

When you travel, more often than not you’ll be spending a great deal of time outdoors. We’re talking exotic trails, breathtaking hikes, and fresh nature. That kind of atmosphere is literally medicine for a mind that spends most of the time locked in an office or apartment.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by INFO WISATA BORNEO (@travelingborneo)

New Perspectives

When we’re in a new environment, it allows our mind to adopt new perspectives. Weirdly enough, it’s when we take a break from our problems that we sometimes manage to find solutions to them.

The post Why Traveling is Good For Your Mind appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Avoid Overcorrection

Just because people are getting vaccinated doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. The coronavirus is still a very real thing and we need to take it seriously all the same. It would be a shame for everyone to travel at the same time right when the restrictions lift, only to create some serious crowding issues and zero social distancing.

Maintain Good Practices

If there’s one good thing that the pandemic taught us, it was how to be cleaner individuals. Washing our hands every chance we could, putting hand sanitizer when possible, social distancing, you name it. These are all practices that can still help us avoid getting sick, not just from COVID-19 but from all kinds of illnesses.

Let’s Just Chill For a Bit

We need to keep a level head about all of this. Let’s be mature and wait for the right time to take a vacation. Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Not yet, at least. After all, was your quarantine really that bad?

The post Yes, Things Are Opening Up Again—But You Still Need to Be Careful appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Discovering Yourself

As fun as it is to travel with friends or family, there’s something really therapeutic about traveling on your own. Just like seeing new countries is refreshing, isolating yourself from the people you’re accustomed to seeing is a great way to learn more about yourself than you never have before.

Becoming More Independent

In addition to just learning about yourself, being alone on the road will require you to do things you’ve never done before. You’ll learn how to be more independent, navigating new towns and meeting strangers without a known face in sight. Anything in the past that you’ve normally relied on someone else to do, now it’s your responsibility to do it.

You Make The Decisions

Finally, another reason traveling alone is awesome is that there’s no one you have to answer to. You decide on your budget, you decide what hostel to stay at, and you decide what awesome new cuisine you want to try. The world is your oyster!

The post 3 Benefits to Traveling Alone appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The Best Beaches are Further Afield

Manilla is great, but if you want to visit a true paradise head to Palawan. You’ll need to take a plane and then a boat to get to Coron, but the untouched coral reefs and silky white sand beaches are well worth the detour.

Add “Po” to Show Respect

When you visit a new country, learning the language basics is a must. When you say thank you, add “Po” to the end of your sentence. This is a sign of respect and the locals will appreciate it.

Be Courageous With the Cuisine

The Philippines offers a weird and wonderful cuisine. The unique dishes may be a little daunting to the Western pallet, but we recommend diving into the dive end with Pilipino cuisine if you want the most out of your trip. Alternatively, stick to garlic rice—it’s safe and delicious.

Rent a Kayak

The Philippines contains many tiny paradise islands. The best way to see them is to rent a kayak and explore solo. We recommend asking a local for advice first.

The post 5 Things to Keep in Mind if You Visit the Philippines appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Iceland is considered the safest country in Europe, making it ideal for a solo trip. In summer, when there is light throughout the day, you will also feel safe on a night hike.

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a very friendly city and in bars and restaurants, it is easy to get to know the locals and other travelers.

Outside the city, you will find amazing attractions, like volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and hot springs, lakes, and waterfalls. You can explore איק Icelandic nature by public transport (especially in the south of the island) or join day trips departing from Reykjavik.

When visiting Iceland you should see at least one or two waterfalls like Gulfus, Slylandspus, Skogfoss. Do not miss the Blue Lagoon, the Yukolsarlon Glacier Lagoon, the Skaptapel Ice Cave, and Thingvellir National Park.

The post Why Iceland is Perfect for Solo Travelers appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

When it comes to traveling, there are definitely no rules you need to follow. Some people simply prefer to have their trip fully organized while others enjoy having freedom in exploring a destination, and both options are great. They both have their unique benefits and appeal to different types of people.

If you’re someone who likes to see all the major landmarks in the new city or country, take a photo from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, go see the Times Square in New York, or check out Big Ben in London, there’s no reason to feel bad for this. The only downside is that you will probably find big crowds at the most popular sites, but that can also depend on the time of year that you’re visiting. 

Sticking to well-known hotels and restaurants also comes with advantages. You probably won’t discover a cool little local restaurant but you will get exactly what you’re expecting and what you paid for. And sometimes, having peace of mind while on vacation is worth a lot more than being adventurous!

The post Here’s Why Visiting Only Major Tourist Attractions is Okay appeared first on Traveler Dreams.