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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
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Short-Term
vs. Long-Term Travel: Tips for Deciding
Kathleen Shengansin
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Traveling is not a small thing to do. It is
a big commitment and a big investment, whether you plan to travel the world full
time, or you want to plan more trips throughout the year. There are lots of
options to choose from, and it all depends on your personal preferences, your
work and life commitments, your budget, your
mental health, your physical
health, and much more. Regardless of how much and how far you plan to travel,
there are a variety of factors that you need to consider. There are then
additional factors to consider when you are choosing your location, how much you
want to spend, the
purpose of travel, and whether you travel on a short-term or
long-term basis. To help you decide on whether you should travel with smaller
trips or full-time, here are some top things you need to consider.
Short-term travel
Short-term travel is a great option if you
work full time, have life commitments, or just like being at home. You can be
flexible about when you leave and come back, as well as how long you travel.
This could be weekend trips to cities around the world, and you can come home,
rest, and refresh yourself before the next trip. It will mean you get to take
fewer belongings, and likely you won’t need to work when you are away so you can
enjoy each trip like a vacation. Short-term travel gives you a lot of freedom to
plan trips around other commitments.
The downside of short-term travel is the
costs and amount of travel that is involved. Rather than going to one place,
then hopping on a plane to the next, you will have to come home and re pack
every time. It will also mean you don’t get to stay in places as long or get
settled in the area, not get to know the locals or perhaps do as much as you can
in that location.
Long-term travel
Long-term travel is an excellent thing to
do if you get the opportunity. If you can take time off work or can work abroad
either on your laptop or on a placement in the location you want to go, then you
can enable yourself to travel full time. As long as you have the budget and the
right mindset, you will have a great time and get to see so much of the world
and learn about other cultures. You will be able to settle in places longer, get
cheaper flights, and even get yourself
furnished apartments to make yourself
more comfortable.
The downside of long-term travel is that
you won’t be going home to change your clothes, wash your clothes, pack other
items, or even just enjoy the comfort of your home. It might also mean giving up
work or other commitments, and not having the ability to see friends and family
regularly.
There are lots of things to consider when
choosing short-term or long-term travel. Both have a variety of benefits and
downsides!
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Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their time, and who doesn’t
want to mindlessly follow the crowd.
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