Go Travel! Inspiring Quotes

Here is a list of some of my favorite travel quotes. These quotes truly capture what makes traveling such an amazing experience.

1) “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

2) “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou

3) “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

4) “Travel teaches toleration.” – Benjamin Disraeli   5) “All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – Samuel Johnson   6) “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine   7) “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. Chesterton

5) “All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – Samuel Johnson   6) “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine   7) “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. Chesterton

6) “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine   7) “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. Chesterton

7) “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. Chesterton

8) “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

9) “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

10) “The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes “sight-seeing.” – Daniel J. Boorstin

11) “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” – Hilaire Belloc

12) “What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.” – William Least Heat Moon

13) “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.” – James Michener

14) “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye

15) “Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.” – Thomas Fuller

16) “Too often. . .I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen.” – Louis L’Amour

17) “To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

Tips To Survive Holiday Travel

The holiday season is always one of the busiest times of the year to travel. Last year, there were 98.6 million Americans traveling during the holidays, and that number is expected to rise even higher this year.

According to Airlines For America, the leading U.S. airlines trade organization, an estimated 25.3 million people will travel globally on American airlines over the 12-day Thanksgiving period. This would be a 3% increase over last year and the most since before the recession began in 2008.

For those of you who plan to avoid airlines this holiday season, fair warning, the roads will be just as busy. A recent study by the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. transportation revealed that the nation’s mileage has been climbing month on month for the past 18 months. Furthermore, new figures released from AAA, estimate that 46.9 million Americans “will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday,” which would be the most since 2007.

In order to help ease the stress of traveling during the holiday’s, Yahoo Travel compiled a list of tips — for those traveling by plane, train or automobile. Check out these great travel tips below.

For Flying

1) Cover all your customer service bases

If your flight is delayed, it is important for you to immediately get in line to speak with a customer service agent. While waiting in line, you should also give customer service a call as well as send them a tweet. You never know which group will be faster to respond. You are competing against all other passengers to get on that next flight out, so make sure you lock down alternate plans as soon as possible

2) Buy a day pass to an airline lounge

In the airport lounge you will have free access to food and drinks, as well as Internet. In addition, you will have access to VIP customer service representatives in the lounge, which could prove to be extremely beneficial should your flight get delayed or cancelled.

3) Take advantage of last-minute booking apps

Let’s say your flight is cancelled and you are unable to lock down an alternate flight for that same day, what do you do? Well, if you need a place to stay, try Hotel Tonight. They offer great discounts at places you will actually want to stay if your plans are derailed.

4) Travel light. Try not to check a bag

You will have much more flexibility in getting a new flight if you do not check a bag. Therefore, you should try to pack light so that you can fit everything you need in a carry-on bag.

For Trains

1) Book early

While it is a little late to snag a deal for this holiday season, this is an important tip to remember for future travel. Amtrak tickets spike as you get closer to the travel date. If you book early you will likely save as much as 50% on your ticket.

2) Get there early

Seats on a train are not guaranteed, therefore, you will want to do whatever it takes to get to the front of the line to ensure that you can get a seat. Try to arrive at the train station as early as possible.

3) Bring snacks

During holiday travel, the cafe car will eventually sell out of everything worth eating. If you will be embarking on a long journey, then consider bringing your own snacks to keep everyone in a good mood.

For Driving

1) Get gas early and often

The night before you hit the road, gas the car to help give yourself a jump on the crowds. Also, if you see an empty gas station along the way, take advantage. You never know when the lines will start to pile up. This could help save you a lot of time and get you to your destination as quick as possible.

2) Find an alternate route

If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don’t just sit there, find an alternate route. Use an app like Google Maps or Waze to get you moving on a new, less trafficked route.

3) Travel late at night

The best way to avoid traffic altogether is to travel overnight. Make sure that you are well-rested before you hit the road and then try to start the trip after 10 pm. The roads will likely begin clearing out around this time and you will reach your destination much quicker.

Ireland Travel: A Family History

One of my favorite places to travel is Ireland. The times I have visited have been in either June or August when it stays light out in the vent until about 10pm. Throughout my time in Ireland, I have been about to spend time in Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Galway and Cork.

With a lot of family still living in Waterford, the majority of my time is spent here. My family has been occupying the same home for nearly 100 years, so it is an incredible experience to be able to visit with my cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents and stay where my grandfather was born.

Visiting with my family in Ireland has also helped me learn a great deal about the Irish culture, politics, religion and economy. The pastoral scenery in the small village could not be more different than what I am accustomed to in the United States. I have gained a great appreciation for the country and the changes that have taken place over the years.

That castles, abbeys and churches that are national historic landmarks have been the most impressive and interesting to me. My favorite place, however, is “Dunmore Cave” located in Kilkenny. This large cave is thought to be the site of a Viking massacre in 928 A.D. The remains of women, children and elders have been found in the cave.

Another place that I have particularly enjoyed is “The Burren” in county Clare. This area has incredible and very unusual rock formations that are believed to be layers of shell and sediment deposits from under the ocean followed by a long period of erosion.

I am looking forward to my next opportunity to visit Ireland and hope to get the chance to visit “Giant’s Causeway.” Located in county Antrim, this is another natural rock formation but it sits out over the sea. There are thousands of rocks in tightly packed columns and the top of the columns look like flat hexagonal stepping stones. Scientists believe that these formations are a result of volcanic rock and cooling lava.

The Ultimate Travel Cheat Sheet: 15 Tips To Follow

Traveling provides us the opportunity to peek into the lives of other people and see they live their life. It opens you up to new experiences and allows you to appreciate the world from a different perspective. I love to travel and wanted to share some great tips for you to keep in mind when planning your next trip. Here are 15 tips to follow to make the most out of your next trip:

1) Bring A Travel First Aid Kit – These are things that you will definitely help you when you are on a trip and may be hard to find depending on where you travel. Consider backing ibuprofen, decongestant, NyQuil, and bandages in a bag for your trip.

2) Pack A Reusable Water Bottle – If you are traveling to a place with clean drinking water, then having a reusable water bottle can save you a lot of money on your trip. Buying water bottles can add up quickly. Use that money for more fun activities!

3) Wake Up Early – When you wake up early you can usually avoid the crowds at the popular attractions. It also gives you more time to explore each day.

4) Meet Local People – Start conversations with local people and learn from the people who actually live in the country you are visiting. You can gain a much deeper appreciation for the cities that you are traveling by learning about the lives of the people who grew up there.

5) Observe Daily Life – Spend some time relaxing and go to a park or common gathering place to people watch. You get a great feel for the city by watching local human interaction, listening to the sounds, and taking in the smells.

6) Take Lots of Photos – You may only have the opportunity to visit these places and meet these people once in your lifetime. Capturing photos are the ultimate souvenir and will allow you relive these memories forever.

7) Keep An Open Mind – Don’t judge the different lifestyles. Instead embrace the opportunities that they present. It can be fun to live a different way and immerse yourself in a different way of life.

8) Don’t Be Afraid – While the media can make any place appear dangerous, it should not stop you from experiencing as much as you can. You should still keep an eye out for sketchy situations, but do not be afraid to put yourself out there. Most people you come across will be friendly, trustworthy, generous, and willing to help you along your journey.

9) Eat Local Food – The local food gives you great insight into a city’s culture and way of life. Ask local people for recommendations on where to go.

10) Say Yes – If someone invites you to explore a new place or try something new then go for it! The unexpected experiences on a trip are what can truly make it memorable. Saying yes to new experiences will certainly make for great stories.

11) Slow Down & Take Your Time – While you may be tempted to squeeze as much as you can into your trip, it is important to remember to slow down and soak in what you are experiencing.

12) Take Notes – Write down the names of people you meet, conversations you have, and feelings you experience. It is a great way to relive your travels. Also, you don’t realize how easy it can be to forget these detail years later.

13) Don’t Plan Too Much – While you will have a few activities that you know you want to do, do not over plan your. Instead just go with the flow and live in the moment. It will lead to some great experiences that you would have otherwise never considered.

14) Break Out of Your Comfort Zone – Traveling in a new country is the perfect opportunity to break out of your comfort zone. Do stuff that you would normally never do. Eat foods that you would normally never eat. Start conversations with people even if you are shy.

15) Travel More – The best travel tip of all is to simply travel more. Stop waiting to travel the world and go do it! If you find yourself making excuses for why you don’t travel then consider starting small with a trip to a different state or a nearby country. There are so many different things to experience in the world, so go explore some of it now.