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10 Travel Myths Debunked By A Travel Pro
23.03.2024 - 20:47 / forbes.com
Travel can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences in life. Whether it’s a road trip to a national park or a trip around the world, seeing new things and getting out of your day-to-day grind can be invigorating.
There are a lot of myths that go along with travel. However, many of these are a sort of “received wisdom” by family and friends… who heard it from their family and friends who heard it from someone else. Some of these myths are fairly harmless, but others could impact where you travel and how much you spend.
I’ve traveled a lot. Over 60 countries so far and every US state. I’ve made some mistakes along the way but I’ve also made great memories that I’ll cherish forever. Here’s a look at some myths I’ve heard I’d like to debunk.
If you’re interested in more of my travel babblings, my book Budget Travel for Dummies is available everywhere including Amazon and Barnes & Noble .
Well, yes and no. Travel is basically never free. However, there are lots of ways to spend far less on travel than most people expect. I’ve seen plenty of posts and comments by people who think 2 weeks in Europe couldn’t possibly cost less than $4,000 plus airfare, or that certain countries are impossible to travel to because of the cost. The truth is, there are lots of ways to spend very little on travel. I’ve lived well on less than $50 a day in some of the most expensive cities in the world.
Compared to what? Humans, as a species, are pretty bad at judging risk. Looking at the statistics, driving anywhere is vastly more dangerous than any airline flight. Are some places more dangerous than others? Sure, but there are plenty of places that are probably safer than where you live now. Take some basic precautions and you’ll almost certainly be fine.
Being able to speak the language of the country you’re visiting is great! It certainly opens the doors to experiences and friendships/relationships that might not have been possible otherwise. That said, in most places it’s fairly easy to get by with just a few words (“please”, “thank you”, and “bathroom” are ideal). Beyond that, a friendly attitude and a translation app on your phone work wonders. In many places accustomed to tourists people often speak English to some degree as a second (or third or fourth) language. Best not to assume they do, but it is fairly common.
This myth is less common since the rise of AirBnB, Vrbo and the like. However, many people still feel that hotels are the only possible accommodations. While homeshares aren’t nearly the deal they were when they first started, they still offer a wide variety of places to stay in many cities.
Another alternative is hostels, which are hugely misunderstood by most Americans. Hostels are a
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