{"id":6815,"date":"2019-03-11T13:29:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T18:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=6815"},"modified":"2023-06-29T16:08:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T21:08:09","slug":"making-the-most-of-your-time-traveling-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2019\/03\/11\/making-the-most-of-your-time-traveling-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of Your Time Traveling Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling is an incredibly breathtaking experience but can be stressful and a little daunting at times.\u00a0Where do I go? What do I do in these places? How do I choose what is the best sites are to see? How do I do everything on a budget?\u00a0 These are just a few of the overwhelming questions that will come over you while planning your trip across the country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan Ahead<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6816 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>I traveled to Europe this past winter break and went to about six different countries and a few islands.\u00a0 I made sure to research exactly where I wanted to go that would fit into my budget.\u00a0I wanted to take advantage of my time there while I could because it is exceptionally cheap to take trains or planes between countries.\u00a0 I went to five of those six countries in one week all by myself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Be Afraid to Try New Things<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6818 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image-2-300x209.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>It was an incredible experience to do everything on my own because I was able to see and do precisely what I wanted to.\u00a0 I was always on the run fitting everything in every day so that I didn\u2019t leave with regrets that I wish I saw something I didn\u2019t.\u00a0 Not only did I see the sites, but I tried to have experiences where I could engage in the culture of other countries.\u00a0 I took cooking classes and tours of the non- tourist countryside\u2019s.\u00a0 Getting to know the locals and talking with people who understand very little English is an amazing part of the whole experience.\u00a0 I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to speak to new people everywhere I went because I was alone and didn\u2019t have people to talk to very often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Embrace the Differences\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6817 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2019\/03\/image-1-300x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"195\" \/><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Another great attraction to take advantage of in many cities is the hop on hop off bus.\u00a0 It takes you to so many sites for a reasonable price while explaining the significance of the areas you will be visiting.\u00a0 As that is great for the bigger cities, the smaller cities can be a little more difficult to find transportation around, so be ready for lots of walking!\u00a0 The small little hidden towns have the best treasures, breathtaking views, and the cheapest, yet most authentic cuisines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traveling abroad can be a chance of a lifetime, so make sure to make the most out of your time there.\u00a0It is an incredible experience, so make sure to leave without any regrets!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling is an incredibly breathtaking experience but can be stressful and a little daunting at times.\u00a0Where do I go? 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