Traveling the world is one of those things that I really wanted to do as a teenager. When I turned 20, I started looking at ways in which people funded their travels. I was really interested in East Asia at the time, so I was looking at things like gap years and teaching abroad. I ended up getting a scholarship to study abroad, and later getting a fellowship to teach abroad. I don't consider myself extremely well-traveled; I have acquaintances who have hit over 100 countries, and can list off a dozen friends who have visited at least 20. However, given that I didn't take any time off, started in 2012, and was saving for law school, I think I did alright.
Here is my how-to for traveling the world.
1. Pick a location.
2. Calculate costs.
3. If within budget, go there. If not, choose somewhere within budget or expand budget.
4. Go.
That's it. The results are not always the best, but that's true of everything, so good luck.
In terms of how to choose a location, it depends on your personal preference. Obviously, traveling alone is different from traveling in a group, so plan accordingly. I chose locations that I thought would be good for future retirement. You can choose however you like.
Best wishes traveling.
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