Let’s be honest, traveling is amazing, but often looked at as impossible or inconvenient due to factors like money, time, careers, family or your very own personal fears. I encourage you to save that money, I urge you to make that time, but most of all, I dare you to get over that fear. Life is short. It’s quite tragic to wait for things in life simply because you believe there will be a time where it all suddenly lines up. No one is ever really ready to do anything. Sometimes there is no such thing as ready at all. We only have the moment we’re living in.

My best advice is to travel while you’re young and able. Sure, you might be broke, but if there’s a will, there’s a way. Don’t worry about that money, don’t worry about whether or not you have the time, just book the ticket and go, otherwise, you may never get the chance. When I decided that I wanted to start solo traveling, I was terrified. However, I was never going to go if I waited for someone to come with me. There is a quote that I love written by Randy Komisar, he says, “And then there is the most dangerous risk of all- the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later”. If you want to travel but keep pushing it aside, I hope this quote resonates with you.

Go wherever you feel the most inspired. Buy that plane ticket, pack those bags and give yourself the permission you need to live a colorful life. Break out of your comfort zone, I promise you won’t regret it. If you decide to go for it, but you’re feeling a little lost on where to event start, click here for some tips and tricks.

-H

(not my photo, courtesy of Pinterest)