1. Re-booking Straight Away
If you can afford it, do it. Not that you have to have all of the money at once, but at least mark a trip on your calendar. If you don’t, you’ll put it off like everything else. Maybe just book a reservation on a hotel or book a ticket to your destination. This way you have something in the pipes to look forward to and something to work toward.
2. Map out a trip
You can work on creating itineraries to keep on file. It is always entertaining and challenging to map out the best trip possible. Start a file for your top 3 destinations and begin the research now. It makes life easier later on and keeps you stoked on your passion for travel.3. Plan a meticulously vague trip
Once you’ve selected your locations you can start to actually plan the details of the trip. This will ensure a comfortable place to stay, a full stomach, and a more manageable transition from destination to destination if traveling long distances. But, if you’re interested in authentic experiences and meeting the people who will change your trip (and maybe your life) allow flexibility. Take recommendations for restaurants from locals, veer off the beaten path, and find what you didn’t know you were looking for.4. Enjoy the anticipation.
Converse with others that are going on the trip or have already traveled to your destination. Start a group text or group email and keep everyone in the loop. Sparks will fly, ideas will be shared, and the anticipation will build. The anticipation is what travel is really about anyway. It’s great to look forward to a trip.5. Give yourself some wiggle room upon return.
Needing a vacation from your vacation is cliche for a reason. Traveling can wear you down and why should you return to work looking like you’ve just exited the Congo, Heart of Darkness style, when you can confidently walk in looking more like Indiana Jones. Give yourself a day for recovery, maybe even two.
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