Monday, January 2, 2012
traveling tips
Direction
It is amazing how often people use their GPS to get them places and how little people use maps. Get a map of the area you are in, including any area you might go to. Keep that handy as you are out and about. with the notes of turning in .03 miles a person can get so focused on the turns not to even realize the road they are on or the area they are in. And in the recent case of our Dallas trip, I used my iPhone and iPad. They would time out on the pages before I got to where I was going and I would have to reset them. UGH! It almost made me not want to go ANYWHERE! When you are in a different area, make the most of it. If the technology frustrates you, GET A MAP! It will save a headache!
Planning
Failure to plan is planning to FAIL. This is soooo true. To make the most of the trip it requires PLANNING. Take the time and look at all the options in the area. Discuss with the fellow travelers what they would like to do. Develop a timeline for the activities and look to see what other activities are in your area. This can be VERY time consuming and it is a LOT of work, however, when the time comes for the trip, planning will pay off in a HUGE way. You will have time to accomplish the things you want to. The only bad thing is that if you are the planner, even when it comes time for the trip your work isn't done. Now you are the travel guide. No rest for the weary.
Personally
what does this have to do with Bucket List Living? EVERYTHING. If you don't PLAN to accomplish any of your list items, you WON'T. This is YOUR list, take control. You can't be passive aggressive on this. My opinion, you have put forth the time effort and energy in planning the trip, getting maps, etc and you are going to be the tour guide - the LEAST you can do is schedule time for your list items. Sounds selfish doesn't it? Well, just remember - if you wait, you WON'T! No one is going to do your list for you. As someone who is a people pleaser I try to do everything to help everyone else's trip go well, which usually means I'm worn out traveling. I get cranky and that isn't good. Don't over plan, have reasonable expectations. And don't let another travelers unreasonable request stress you out. Use the word - NO! I said it was okay!!
Balance
When planning and gathering information it is important to remember balance. Don't plan a WHOLE trip over trying to accomplish your bucket list items unless that was the purpose for the trip. If you are traveling with others keep in mind they may not have those events on their task list for the day... Don't hog the trip... Most items are more fun with company... Bucket List Project - planning our trip to Italy - i found a Groupon for Italian lessons, I bought a travel book. I'm going to figure out the timeline and what my Bucket List items are that will coordinate with the trip and then I will sit down with my fellow travelers (family). Please be in prayer for me and them... lol! But seriously!!!
When planning and gathering information it is important to remember balance. Don't plan a WHOLE trip over trying to accomplish your bucket list items unless that was the purpose for the trip. If you are traveling with others keep in mind they may not have those events on their task list for the day... Don't hog the trip... Most items are more fun with company... Bucket List Project - planning our trip to Italy - i found a Groupon for Italian lessons, I bought a travel book. I'm going to figure out the timeline and what my Bucket List items are that will coordinate with the trip and then I will sit down with my fellow travelers (family). Please be in prayer for me and them... lol! But seriously!!!
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