I'm 18, newly graduated, and have been saving up my money since I was 6. Where should I go?
Like the title says, I want to travel the world. I'm from Vancouver Island, Canada. Money is currently no issue. Would anybody suggest going through a company like Contiki? I love nature, so big cities aren't really that interesting to me. I want to throw myself into a totally different culture, spend time with different people, different ways of life. I have an okay amount of travel experience (been to Mexico, Most of the US, and lots of Canada). I like the idea of being with other people my age (like contiki offers), but I still want to feel free enough that I can take a train or boat anytime I want somewhere else. Any ideas?
Side note: I speak fluent French, English, German and Spanish. So I guess a region that's main language is one of those four, I'd be a bit more 'comfortable' in.
Join the Discussion
Oh man I wish I had the freedoms you have. I'd probably head out to Asia solo and try and go into as many countries as I can (stay safe obviously) Go get culture shocked.
Go to a country with really low standards of life (such as India for example - they speak English) - you're gonna be even more rich there. From on there you have two options, you invest your money in a business, or you decide to delve into the extremely different cultural values between the country and its neighbors. I find the Middle East to be one of the most diverse and exciting prospects for travel in the whole world.
Interesting idea with the investing. Makes sense though. I have a few friends that live in Dubai, UAE. So I wouldn't mind spending some time in the east. I'm now thinking i'll start in Northern India, and take buses through Pakistan, Iran, then either cross the gulf into UAE or be a bit reckless and go through Iraq then through Saudi Arabia and UAE. Thanks for the suggestion! Looks like i'm going to the East!
Glad to have influenced your life in ways I can't even being to imagine!