How to achieve your travel goals

Michael Romans
Mar 30, 2018
3 min read

Updated: Apr 6, 2018

Are you among those that says "my goal is to travel" or "my goal in life is to travel the world". But yet you are not doing anything towards attainment of your goals. The main reasons why most goals are not achieved is becasue they are not actually written down anywhere so as to remind yourself your plans.

having a clear goal involves making it definate, clearly written and with date and probably time.

If travelling the world is part of your goal this year then this article is for you. it will help you plan ahead.

Make Traveling a Real Priority

Traveling this year is possible if you prioritize travel as part of your goal. You don’t have to go all out, start by setting a short-term travel goal this year and stick to them.

Write a Travel List

You can’t work on vague travel dreams. Narrow your travel options by making a list of your dream destinations as well as a bucket list (keep it realistic). You can cut out pictures of your travel destinations and drool over them for a while. Put them (your list or pictures) where you can always see them fighting for your attention.

Make a Plan and not excuses

“To travel doesnt means you have to break the bank” – make a plan and stop making excuses, prioritize your goal, plan and stick to it. To enable you to plan and prioritize better, you can compare destinations and prices.

Travel fund

First things first, get a rough estimate of how much your trip would cost – flights, hotel, transportation, food as well as the local cost of living for the number of days you intend to spend there. Once you’ve gotten this information, set a fixed spending budget; be honest about how much you can comfortably set aside bi-weekly or monthly for your travel. Set up a ‘travel savings’ account where you can religiously save. Stick to the plan and you are good to go!

Time

Don’t let your busy schedules rule over your travel goals this year. Keep in mind that your vacations don’t have to be long or expensive for them to offer the best experiences.

A perfect way to start your travel frenzy is by planning ahead – pick a couple of sights to see and things you will love to do. Opt for long weekend holidays – a long weekend is just enough to make great memories.

Deals!

You’ve made traveling this 2018 a priority, the destinations, bucket list, and travel budget are on a lockdown. Well, now it’s time to maximize your travel opportunities. Lookout for travel deals – flights and hotels.

Travel Inspiration

Get beneath the surface. Keep your travel motivation level on a high. Become obsessed with your dream destinations. Read articles and travel guides on your travel destinations.

Travel Buddy

Having a travel buddy will help you stay on track. Choose a travel buddy that shares your travel interests and will keep you in check. Share your plans and bucket list goals.

If you will rather travel alone, set your travel goals for 2018, have fixed deadlines and make sure you achieve them. Move one step at a time, it’s that easy.

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