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The Benefits of Long-Term Travel
Say hello to long-term travel and experience life with the luxury of time to enjoy it!
Long term travel is the greatest experience you can have. The ability to slow down and the flexibility to stay in a place for as long as you want, long-term travel has many benefits.
So what is long-term travel?
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Long term travel is about more than simply visiting places, it’s about experiencing them. And experiencing them with freedom. Some say it’s travelling for more than three months, others say it’s travelling for a year. There is no exact definition for it and that itself allows us to find one on our own. Experience life and meet new people with the potential to change your itinerary to enjoy the things and places you love the most.
Here are some benefits of travelling this way…
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the location, people and culture of a certain place
You can read as much as you want about a place, but actually immersing yourself and staying in the one place is something you won’t get out of a travel guide. Sometimes, beliefs and traditions may only make sense when you experience them firsthand, when you’re able to see and feel them in practice. In this regard, long term travel is a great way to learn how to embrace cultural differences while travelling.
2. It’s better for the environment
Less is more.
When travelling long-term, you will adopt a minimalistic way of life. Focusing on replacing stuffed itineraries with mindfulness. Stay longer and find activities that give back to locals – sometimes the best adventures are off the beaten path.
3. Flexibility to stay longer
Travelling long-term gives you more flexibility, which can lead to better experiences and connections with the people around you.
No plan? No Problem!
Don’t get caught up in having everything planned. Go back to the places you love, get to know the area you are staying and meet many people along the way. Create honest and genuine relationships that really can last forever.
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