Your Comfort Zone is the Danger Zone to Your True Travel Experience

I think my desire for exploration and adventure was born in the back of my family's station wagon. As the youngest daughter of a Navy officer, moving from station to station consisted of packing up as much as we could in the moving van, then smooshing the rest of our belongings, along with ourselves and the family pets, into the largest vehicle we had and hitting the road. As I sat on the back bench seat of that station wagon, I watched out the tailgate window the receding view of the place I had been, while in my mind I was dreaming of the place I was heading next.

Being a military brat left me with an unquenchable thirst to experience the world. I want to see as much of its wonders as I can before I die, from its people and all the different cultures, to its natural beauty both on land and under the sea. This desire has a profound effect on my vacation choices. I don’t often return to a place I have visited before. Why, you ask me? Because there are so many other places I have yet to see.

Don't you want to see and experience something new?

Don't you want to see and experience something new? There is a whole world out there to see, smell, taste and experience. Often times I find travelers who get set in their ways. They found a destination once upon a time, a long time ago, where they felt comfortable and year after year they return to that same spot, never trying anything new. Sort of like migratory birds, huh? Why would you limit yourself to the same old thing year after year? Are you afraid to visit destinations you don't already know? Why? Take a chance.

I am an advocate for leaving your comfort zone at home.

I am an advocate for leaving your comfort zone at home. Break away from the danger of your hum-drum comfort zone and visit someplace you have never been before. I find travel to a new destination exhilarating. Yes, I get a little nervous at first not knowing exactly how things are going to go, but that is what makes it an adventure.

While you are at that new destination, make sure to experience its soul as much as you can. Take time to visit with and get to know the locals. And don’t forget, you never learn more about a culture than through its food. I’ll grant you that sometimes this type of experience may be a little scary and not so palatable to your taste buds, but you never know. You might find a new type of cuisine you love. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a cultural experience too. Maybe it’s a visit to a museum, a local market day, or an exciting carnival. And last, but not least, do something adventurous, like zip-lining, white water rafting, a helicopter ride, or a hike in a rainforest.

Use your travel specialist as your resource for possibilities.

Now you ask, how are you supposed to find out about your next destination and all it holds in store? Use your travel specialist as your resource for possibilities. Let them know where you've gone in the past and activities you've enjoyed. Whether you prefer to travel alone or in a group. If you prefer modern, metropolitan resorts or something a little rustic and out of the way. Maybe you are looking to celebrate an occasion and need suggestions on doing something special. Let your travel agent know your needs and desires, then give them the opportunity to find that place you've always wanted to go but never knew. That's our job. That's why we're here for you. We lay the groundwork for your next worldly discovery, so that there is no need for you to worry...just enjoy the journey. Do you know where do you want to discover next? Or do you just want to take a leap into the unknown?

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