As the support of your friends and family
Once a month to win, Kristin Addis Be My Travel Muse writes a column with guest tips and advice solo female travel. It is an important issue, I can not adequately cover, so I brought to share in an expert their advice. This month's article is dealing with about unsupportive friends and family, you think like the movie Taken at the end then.
I swallowed hard as I sat opposite her, would the message of hope, go smoothly. I had to sit for months on the information and had worked to finally tell the courage to her.
"Mom," I began, "I'm leaving my job to travel the world." I held my breath and wish that I could hide behind something while viewing the message.
"How fun!" She replied.
I was stunned.
There was no survey, no criticism, and no attempt to dissuade me. I had their support. Plain and simple. It was a great relief and now that they knew that I tell the rest of the world.
Have you found yourself in the same position? You're dying to travel the world. You have up to a friend, family member not to wait, decided or significant other, you can connect, because if you have, you could wait forever. They are inflated for the way forward, but only one thing looms in the way -. to say all others in your life that you're going to be away for a while, all of itself, on the other side of the world
One of the biggest sources of concern people breaking the news to friends and family , You can ask: " What about your career What about your friend / Leasing / cat / garage band If you really alone in this big scary world be it is not safe to travel for Women Are?. Do not be concerned about end up like in the movie 'Taken'? "
your concerns are only natural, and it is best to plan on a mixture of reactions, only in the event that they do not all my mother was encouraging all positive.
So if you get a negative review, as we deal with their criticisms and concerns?
Do not try to be some experience
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, it is easier to prove your skills when it travel through itself from the first time you. Have you ever done something boldly completely on your own, how to move to a new city where you knew no one, studying abroad or taking a trip by itself? Point to these successes in the past as evidence that you have to do it again in a position.
If you have never done something like that, then first take a baby travel. It must be big nothing. There can only be a long weekend away in a new city. Navigate it on your own, talking to strangers start or a meal itself. It's a great way to build your experience and confidence and the confidence of the people in your inner circle.
secure in your decision be
If you are not quite safe to travel about your decision solo, it becomes easier for the concerned friends and family to talk it out. Not only come with a half-baked idea and tell everyone that you could consider traveling alone.
On the other hand, has the dream of traveling keep awake at night (in the proper sense)? Are you more excited about the world than to explore everything else in your life now? Can you put your life on hold, and you are committed enough to save the necessary funds? If so ....
Have a solid plan
Sit down and plan every detail, so if you can meet doubters They come back with information to address their concerns. Show your friends and family how much time and thought you put into your trip. It is easier to calm your parents and friends, if you have a well thought out plan and are totally prepared.
Hopefully be contagious your passion, and when they see how much it means to you, they will be more supportive.
When I asked my mother what she made as soon support my decision, she replied that she saw how good I had planned my trip and knew from that alone how much it means to me and how serious I it was.
I had shown examples of other solo travelers to do the same thing to do, given her a rough itinerary, and spoke to her at length about what would make the trip with him. I had told the country that I planned to visit, she pointed to the blogs that I read, and shared my budget plan. She feels as if she was part of it and not just an afterthought. That you soothe more.
Be prepared for any questions that they might throw at you!
You're just a phone call away
Part of the negative reactions will most likely have to do with your friends and family for fear that they are not in will be able to get in touch with you. They can be jungle and remote places where only Envisioning fashioned post is available. This may 20-30 years ago have come true, but these days Wi-Fi is everywhere. Even if it is not, are local SIM cards easy to find
It is also easier than ever to stay connected with chat applications like Facebook in connection (which is also free calls allowed). Skype , which is good for video calls; Viber, a smartphone app that allows free calls; KakaoTalk an app directed by South Korea (home to the fastest Internet in the world) and the functioning of free calls on a bad connection; and WhatsApp to send voice and text messages.
International phone plans are also available from T-Mobile without the high price. This means that wherever you get at least cell reception, you will be accessing. You will be really just a phone call away in the majority of the trip.
Ask for their trust and support
"A girl should not be made to travel alone; it's a scary world out there" is an answer that you are likely to hear. Parents naturally want their child to worry about safe and sometimes that foreign countries will be more dangerous, as it is here at home. In reality, abroad it's not so scary and dangerous -. In some cases, it is safer than at home
Most major cities US, for example, a higher violent crime rates than do countries in Southeast Asia and even South Africa. Whatever you have done so far in life is to stay alive, is also relevant in other countries.
If all else fails, turn it around. Your parents raised a child with a good head on their shoulders, right? Ask them, "Do not you think I'm capable of?" If the answer is "yes", then to end of this week. If the answer is "no", then do not ask for the reason behind. Chances are they are not really come up with a - no parent wants their child to say they do not think they can be successful
to seek males and females both to their security, and gender doesn '. t inhibit your ability to travel. Dare not you, love you, and want you to live a life that is fulfilling? Should they prevent you to live your own life?
Chances are, if put in this way, your loved ones will appreciate that you are a competent adult and do not intentionally do to bring stupid things yourself at risk
Please remember themselves:. it's your decision is
, it can be quite disappointing if you are so excited about the prospect of your big trip, and the most important people around you are not supporting it.
When I travel alone to finish my work, were scratching left of the head, worried a lot of people, I was going through a quarter-life crisis and behind me is burning bridges. Simply did not understand a life outside of one they lived, and they were not comfortable with this kind of risk in their own lives. I have come to realize that when people express a negative view on the decisions of others made, it is to speak their own insecurities as a rule.
Worried friends and family are not necessarily a bad thing, but. It means that there are people who love and care about you, and you want around. It is natural and probably inevitable. Over time, as you bloom see on your trip, keep up with adventure and beautiful experience for a lifetime, they will become more comfortable with the idea.
There are always naysayers, but you do not have to hold you back from living from your own life. You only get one, and it is to do you what you want. You might as well spend it can chase a dream, rather than the fears of others hold you back.
When it comes to it, go with or without applause from everyone in your corner, you just need to take the first step, and.
In the words of Dr. Seuss: "You're off to Great Places Today is your day Your mountain is waiting, So ... on your way!"
Kristin Addis is a former investment banker who sold all of her belongings and offer California farewell favor of solo travels through Asia, while for off search -the-beaten-path adventures. There is almost nothing that they will not try, and almost nowhere they will not discover. You can find more of her thoughts at MyTravel his muse or on Twitter and Facebook
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