Comments on: Learning from Our Travel Mistakes http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/ Why Wait to See the World? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:43:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Combating 2.5 Million Years Of Evolution – How To Prevent Your Paleolithic Brain From Scaring You Out Of Travel: Part 2 | foXnoMad http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-13588 Combating 2.5 Million Years Of Evolution – How To Prevent Your Paleolithic Brain From Scaring You Out Of Travel: Part 2 | foXnoMad Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:46:50 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-13588 [...] like this, or this.Most people who travel for leisure will tell you they found the experience to be enjoyable, enlightening, fun…without any regrets. You might not like everywhere you travel [...] [...] like this, or this.Most people who travel for leisure will tell you they found the experience to be enjoyable, enlightening, fun…without any regrets. You might not like everywhere you travel [...]

]]> By: Bunsongpayat http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-12395 Bunsongpayat Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:16:36 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-12395 True! Some of my friends are really luxurious and they rarely dont find initiative to lower their prices because as they say we would only experience less of what we want if we get cheap accomodation and not get tour guide. But i say the true experience of traveling lies on how much i have known the country which most of the times are hidden by 'scripted' tour packages and luxurious hotels. I now choose the people i go with. True! Some of my friends are really luxurious and they rarely dont find initiative to lower their prices because as they say we would only experience less of what we want if we get cheap accomodation and not get tour guide. But i say the true experience of traveling lies on how much i have known the country which most of the times are hidden by ‘scripted’ tour packages and luxurious hotels. I now choose the people i go with.

]]> By: Danielle http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-12375 Danielle Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:31:14 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-12375 You bring up some good points! I definitely like to be in control when planning a trip. I like to do all the research, planning, and booking myself. I couldn't imagine depending on other people! You bring up some good points! I definitely like to be in control when planning a trip. I like to do all the research, planning, and booking myself. I couldn’t imagine depending on other people!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-5036 Steph Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:43:21 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-5036 Definitely going back to prague at some point- promise! Definitely going back to prague at some point- promise!

]]> By: Monica Rysavy http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-5020 Monica Rysavy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:56:15 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-5020 Good points! Go back to Prague - seriously! It's my #1 favorite place in the world to visit. I've been several times (my in-laws live there) and I start planning my next trip the minute we get on the plane to return to the States. I can give you all sorts of fun locations to visit and where the best (and cheapest) meal spots are! Good points! Go back to Prague – seriously! It’s my #1 favorite place in the world to visit. I’ve been several times (my in-laws live there) and I start planning my next trip the minute we get on the plane to return to the States. I can give you all sorts of fun locations to visit and where the best (and cheapest) meal spots are!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4409 Steph Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:06:24 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4409 I absolutely agree with this so much! I try very hard to look on mistakes as experiences and not tragedies. I absolutely agree with this so much! I try very hard to look on mistakes as experiences and not tragedies.

]]> By: Abhi http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4387 Abhi Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:01:19 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4387 Another thing to learn, I feel.. is how to act so that mistakes (not necessarily intention or something one could have done much about) seem like a gift to try something else/enjoy the time better. For example, when stuck with people I might not be very fond of, I sometimes note down (as part of my travel-notes) their stupid quotes or comments, hoping I'll be able to use them as material someday when I write a travel book :D Okay, that's a bit harsh, but then one's gotta have fun somehow while traveling! :) Another thing to learn, I feel.. is how to act so that mistakes (not necessarily intention or something one could have done much about) seem like a gift to try something else/enjoy the time better.

For example, when stuck with people I might not be very fond of, I sometimes note down (as part of my travel-notes) their stupid quotes or comments, hoping I’ll be able to use them as material someday when I write a travel book :D

Okay, that’s a bit harsh, but then one’s gotta have fun somehow while traveling! :)

]]> By: Nessie http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4142 Nessie Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:03:33 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4142 I spent last fall studying abroad in Prague and i'm feeling for you right now. Prague is one of the best cities in Europe I have ever been too (14 countries and counting) so please tell me you'll give it another chance! I also had a chance to get to Budapest while on a weekend trip and both places were great. I spent last fall studying abroad in Prague and i’m feeling for you right now. Prague is one of the best cities in Europe I have ever been too (14 countries and counting) so please tell me you’ll give it another chance! I also had a chance to get to Budapest while on a weekend trip and both places were great.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4129 Steph Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:36:46 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4129 haha oh god that sounds so painful! Definitely good to research these little practicalities. haha oh god that sounds so painful! Definitely good to research these little practicalities.

]]> By: Rachel W. http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4122 Rachel W. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:06:09 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4122 Here's a quick tip, research the hype. People rave about the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre but don't tell you about the line, the rant about October Fest but don't mention it's not for the claustrophobic or children. Here's something I recently learned on my trip to Israel: The Dead Sea, floating is awesome, the salt on the rocks looks super cool, the salt in any shaving cuts or on your personal parts, not so awesome at all. Heck, some people don't notice. But when you do it's a killer. So think about it a bit before bounding off into the water. Also, don't dive in, it'll burn your eyes. Here’s a quick tip, research the hype. People rave about the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre but don’t tell you about the line, the rant about October Fest but don’t mention it’s not for the claustrophobic or children. Here’s something I recently learned on my trip to Israel: The Dead Sea, floating is awesome, the salt on the rocks looks super cool, the salt in any shaving cuts or on your personal parts, not so awesome at all. Heck, some people don’t notice. But when you do it’s a killer. So think about it a bit before bounding off into the water. Also, don’t dive in, it’ll burn your eyes.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4101 Steph Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:27:15 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4101 This is true, and the people who aren't understanding you DEFINITELY don't want to be traveling with! This is true, and the people who aren’t understanding you DEFINITELY don’t want to be traveling with!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4099 Steph Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:24:43 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4099 Yeah, for those of us who really hate confrontation, solo travel is a nice workaround to ensure you can do what YOU want. Yeah, for those of us who really hate confrontation, solo travel is a nice workaround to ensure you can do what YOU want.

]]> By: Adam http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4095 Adam Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:13:50 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4095 It makes sense to be honest & straightforward (even if it's difficult). Most people are more understanding than we give them credit for. It makes sense to be honest & straightforward (even if it’s difficult). Most people are more understanding than we give them credit for.

]]> By: Alouise http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4087 Alouise Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:48:14 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4087 I'm one of those go with the flow type of people when it comes to traveling with others, often I'll go along with what every one else wants and I find it hard sometime to voice my opinion. I usually don't mind but I like traveling alone because I know I can do what I want to without offending someone or causing problems. I've been lucky in the fact that I've had generally a good experience with the friends I've traveled with. No major horror stories, but I know there are certain friends I'd take with me on certain trips and not on others. And I like to research too, so many blogs say just to land somewhere and do whatever but I like to have some idea of what to do when I arrive. I’m one of those go with the flow type of people when it comes to traveling with others, often I’ll go along with what every one else wants and I find it hard sometime to voice my opinion. I usually don’t mind but I like traveling alone because I know I can do what I want to without offending someone or causing problems. I’ve been lucky in the fact that I’ve had generally a good experience with the friends I’ve traveled with. No major horror stories, but I know there are certain friends I’d take with me on certain trips and not on others. And I like to research too, so many blogs say just to land somewhere and do whatever but I like to have some idea of what to do when I arrive.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4081 Steph Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:05:48 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4081 Yeah I have one travel friend who I can travel with really well. I'm pretty wary of everyone else... Yeah I have one travel friend who I can travel with really well. I’m pretty wary of everyone else…

]]> By: Gray http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4080 Gray Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:43:06 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4080 And point #1 is why I travel alone. LOL. The one time I did travel with a friend, it was one whom I felt I would get alone with fairly well, since we shared a lot of core values. But still, we met ahead of time and I came with a slew of questions for her about her travel style and shared mine, so we both knew going into it what to expect. It worked beautifully. And point #1 is why I travel alone. LOL. The one time I did travel with a friend, it was one whom I felt I would get alone with fairly well, since we shared a lot of core values. But still, we met ahead of time and I came with a slew of questions for her about her travel style and shared mine, so we both knew going into it what to expect. It worked beautifully.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4076 Steph Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:34:52 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4076 Yeah it sucks being committed to someone when it's really not working out. Yeah it sucks being committed to someone when it’s really not working out.

]]> By: Sofia http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4061 Sofia Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:00:46 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4061 I agree with it all, especially knowing who you really travel with before you decide to go. I made that mistake too and had to stand 2 weeks in Croatia with a girl who was literally searching for something to complain about and pick on me. Never travel with someone who has a bad self- esteem and tries to bring you down in the dirt with her/him..! I agree with it all, especially knowing who you really travel with before you decide to go. I made that mistake too and had to stand 2 weeks in Croatia with a girl who was literally searching for something to complain about and pick on me.
Never travel with someone who has a bad self- esteem and tries to bring you down in the dirt with her/him..!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4057 Steph Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:59:39 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4057 Bold move Adam. But probably smart. Bold move Adam. But probably smart.

]]> By: Adam http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-travel-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4045 Adam Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:42:25 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2880#comment-4045 Haha I've flat out told people I won't travel with them. "I just know we've got different ideas of travel so it's not going to work well." Haha I’ve flat out told people I won’t travel with them. “I just know we’ve got different ideas of travel so it’s not going to work well.”

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