Blog 1.1. Choosing a Travel Location
Traveling Within the U.S.
Choosing a travel location can be difficult. So you’re probably wondering, how do I go about choosing the locations I travel to? Well for me, that is probably the most fun aspect about traveling. In regards to how I chose the locations I decided to work in, it was rather simple; could I see myself possibly living and settling down in this location? If the answer was yes, then I applied for licensure, if it was no, well, you get it.
Just an FYI, another perk about traveling, is the possibility that I may be able to travel to a country close by. An example of this is when I was still a student in Buffalo, NY. Canada is within driving distance to Buffalo, so I decided to take a weekend trip with friends and family to explore Toronto. For pictures from some of my travels, click the link here.
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Traveling Abroad
Now choosing a location to travel to abroad is often a harder decision. Why? Because there are so many places I’d love to see! So to help narrow the endless list of countries/continents I’d like to explore; I look at cost (e.g.; are there any good deals, is it cheaper to travel a certain time of year etc.), is the country safe, which activities do I want to try while I’m there (e.g.; shopping, guided tours, visit family), what climate am I seeking, what am I hoping to learn while visiting vs. what I already know?
Most importantly, I think about how to maximize my experience in that particular country doing things that I personally enjoy and trying to experience things that I cannot do in the US. Where do you think I should head next for work and fun? Feel free to leave a comment below, and subscribe here.
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