{"id":1559,"date":"2016-12-12T10:17:42","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T10:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2016-12-22T10:17:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T10:17:51","slug":"how-to-make-your-travel-experience-a-rewarding-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/how-to-make-your-travel-experience-a-rewarding-one\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make your travel experience a rewarding one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We can all book a holiday to spots like Disneyland or a tropical resort, but are we really getting anything out of these manufactured escapes?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re looking to find something truly rewarding from your next holiday, why not listen to these five handy tips which\u2019ll ensure you get something deep out of an upcoming trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Immerse yourself in a new culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s easy to stick within your own comfort zone when you\u2019re off on your travels, so why not instead opt for a holiday option which sees you forced to adopt a new culture which is foreign to you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.responsibletravel.com\/holiday\/4129\/cultural-immersion-holiday-in-thailand\">Thailand has become a particularly popular spot for these cultural immersion holidays<\/a>, but the reality is you\u2019ll be able to find excursions like this everywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find somewhere you\u2019ve always wanted to learn more about and book your next trip to that location; excluding \u2018standard\u2019 holiday features \u2013 like hotels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Make the most of long journeys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re on a long journey (and not driving), you should definitely make it an ambition to try and fit something productive into your spare moments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you like reading, use this time to get through a book you\u2019ve been stuck on for a while. If you\u2019re an avid writer, use the time to practice your craft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1560\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/13941806147_6ca31dfff6_z.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Commons Flickr Credit: Sir Hectirmere\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/13941806147_6ca31dfff6_z.jpg 640w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/13941806147_6ca31dfff6_z-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Photo on <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/16179216@N07\/13941806147\/sizes\/l\">Flickr<\/a> by Sir Hectirmere<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>WWOOFing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to get back to nature and gain a better understanding of how lucky you are to live in such an agriculturally affluent time, it might be prudent to engage in some WWOOFing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and is one of the top ten travelling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1cover.com.au\/secret-traveller\/paying-less\/\">tips provided by Secret Traveller<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Free accommodation and a much better appreciation for what you have? It doesn\u2019t come much more rewarding than that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don\u2019t waste time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On a similar note to point two, try to make sure you don\u2019t waste too much time at any point of the journey \u2013 this is your free time away from work, after all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Always stay proactive when you can, as this\u2019ll not only keep your brain ticking over, but will also allow you to squeeze every valuable second out of your holiday hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That said, don\u2019t confuse a break with \u2018wasting time\u2019. They are two very different things \u2013 with some downtime allowing you the chance to recharge your batteries and tackle the rest of what the holiday has to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Earn it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some holidays really make you work for your reward at the end \u2013 something which serves to make it all the more worthwhile and rewarding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g3860359-d315403-Reviews-Lost_City-Santa_Marta_District_Magdalena_Department.html\">Lost City of Ciudad Perdida<\/a> is a perfect example of just that, with a six-day trek culminating in the eventual spectacle of an abandoned Mayan town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s no other way to reach the city than via this method, but just think of how satisfying it\u2019ll be to once you\u2019re there. A real achievement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Making your next holiday a rewarding one will give you a much stronger sense of self-worth, so why not follow these useful tips and instantly feel like you\u2019ve accomplished something the next time you travel?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can all book a holiday to spots like Disneyland or a tropical resort, but are we really getting anything out of these manufactured escapes? 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