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My two travel style outlooks

11/27/2013

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The longer I travel, the more countries I see, and the more experiences I have, I begin to split two completely different ways when it comes to how I want to travel. At first, I started off as a bold backpacker, ready to take on the world and to try every new experience possible – and it didn’t matter to me where I stayed or how I did it, only the journey mattered. Then, as I traveled for 6 straight months in hostel bunks and on CouchSurfing makeshifts-at-best, my age reared its wrinkled and age-stained head, and all I wanted was comfort for once, throughout the final two months of my trip. I’ve traveled long enough to know how to ‘get into’ a destination, how to find the paths less traveled and how to connect and get to know the people of a place, so changing the way I travel has little negative effect on my overall travel experience. I’ve found that I still grow and learn, and create amazing memories, yet I yearn for something more like home, after being uncomfortable on the road for so long.
The interesting thing is that I’ve sort of split my thoughts on travel luxury – I either want to travel in luxury, with comfort, in a somewhat Westernized place, OR I would rather skimp out on all comforts, luxuries and extras, and have an authentic, down to earth, me and the real world experience. As of right now, I’ve realized that I want to have a relaxed, all-inclusive holiday, or a ‘roughing it,’ life changing experience through my travels. It’s kind of odd how things change like that, but I suppose after traveling for so long, that you’re either in it to live like a local, experiencing real life in real places, as far away from your normal existence as possible, or you’re a tourist floating from place to place in grandeur. Neither way is incorrect, you can travel as you like, however I think that it’s one thing to visit a place, see the sights, experience one or two authentic aspects of a place and its culture, compared to really digging in, traveling slow, and living their life, rather than simply spectating.

Now that it’s winter in Ohio, and I’m back home, visiting my family for Christmas and New Years, I’m looking to take a couple of small trips, either within the States or just outside – somewhere in the Caribbean, perhaps. For this type of ‘escape the winter’ trip, I’m aiming for more luxurious experiences, where maybe I would take an all-inclusive cruise somewhere, or possibly stay in one of those wicked nice beach front resorts. While I know these are not real travel experiences, per say, I do appreciate the occasional the drive to vacation away from the norm though. Then later next year, probably late summer, early autumn, I am planning to get back to the rougher and realer side of travel by backpacking through Asia.
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12 Comments
justababy1983
11/27/2013 01:50:12 am

It sounds like you have had many amazing experiences! How about the hostels? I have never travelled extensively so I dont know what those are like. Cruises sound fun as well as a 4-5 star beach front. I have been to puerto vallarata...fun times. Experiences u dont get anywhere else! Good luck with your travels and enjoy everything even the tiniest things!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:04:53 pm

Thank you. I have experienced many great experiences, with more to come I'm sure! Hostels are nice. I think that everyone should try it! A cruise would be fun and relaxing!

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Mindy link
11/27/2013 02:15:48 am

Wow...impressive blog...I like it!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:06:36 pm

Thank you Mindy! Have you had a chance to look at the photography section? If I could recommend another post it would be the bucket list. Perhaps, you could find a few things to add to your own bucket list! :)

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Jamal Benihoud link
11/28/2013 11:18:06 pm

Auf Reisen erfährt man mehr als man sich erwartet, Deshalb empfehle ich Marokko als Reiseziel und als Fluchtort vor der Kälte in Europa. Da kann man noch die typischen Merkmale des Landesleben, die Handelsmethoden der Einheimischen unter sich auf Wochenmärkten.
Hier bilden das Mittelmeer, der Atlantische Ozean, das Rifgebirge und der Toubkal im Atlasgebirge mit der Wanderung zum Mgoun, die Wüste mit Stein und Sand, die Oasen und die Täler, der blaue Himmel und die Strände eine komplete und Harmonische Landschaft. noch mehr ist zu erleben, wo das Moderne sich mit der Tradition mischt ...

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:08:15 pm

Thank you Jamal. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog. Have you had a chance to take a look at the photography section?

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Nikhil Anand @thelostrambler1 link
12/1/2013 01:44:42 pm

Tajmahal at its best Brandon.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:11:17 pm

:) Thank you Nikhil! I'm glad to hear that you are pleased! Have you had the chance to visit the Tajmahal?

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Cindy link
12/1/2013 07:24:56 pm

Sounds like you had a great, yet tiring experience. I myself have never traveled outside the states. I've only been on a plane once in my life. I'm not an "outdoors" girl, so to speak. I prefer the luxurious hotels and such. I think a Caribbean trip sounds great before you go backpacking again. Take a luxury trip, then go backpacking to Asia. Good luck in all that you do!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:15:02 pm

Oh, you must travel some outside the U.S. There are many great spots and wonders that are perfect for a luxury travel experience. I do think that a Caribbean trip will be in order sometime in the near future. I could use some relaxation. Where did you fly when you took your first flight?

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Fazimoon link
12/4/2013 08:02:54 am

Wish you and everyone else all the best for the coming holidays, you should come to Trinidad where the sun is shinning all year round, and try our black fruit and sorrel drink, our Christmas specialty.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/10/2013 09:16:43 pm

Sounds amazing! I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season as well. Do you have any special plans for the holidays?

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