Plan ahead more than you think you need. The ideal is to set a date to start your adventure and at the same time accept that maybe not everything will be ready when the time comes. Let's be honest, it will never all be ready. Don't let that stop you because the important thing is to take the first step to leave the house and start a new adventure.
Start saving. It doesn't matter if you haven't decided where to go yet, if all you know is that someday you would like to live an adventure, start saving NOW. Establish a weekly savings system. Choose the amount but remember that by saving 20 soles a week, you will reach 1000 soles a year without even realizing it: a sufficient amount to live one or two months of adventure.
Prepare for the unexpected. Delays, changes of plans, visa issues, or equipment problems... all part of the best adventures. Don't let them discourage you and accept the unexpected. After all, those are usually the moments that bring our best memories and stories to life.
Adapt, If you know others who wake up at dawn to do yoga and swim in a lake, follow them without hesitation. Try not to judge people's way of life before experiencing it yourself.
Write down your adventures. A notepad and a pen are much better than a computer. It will be something you will love reading in the future, when time has erased memories, and it is also a nice way to capture your thoughts. Sometimes it will be a sheet of paper, other times a napkin or a shopping list. Every piece of paper, with its words, will add magic to your adventure diary.
Carry only the essentials and the best quality material possible. A well-equipped backpack will make transportation easier throughout your trip. Also, you will avoid paying overweight fees on buses and planes.
Take lots of photos and write as much as you can. Telling stories is an important part of adventure travel but don't feel obligated to have to write a blog, tweets, and Facebook posts every time you take a step. Write good stories, choose the best photos, and share them at the right moments. Less is more!
And, every now and then, ignore all the rules! Live the adventures YOU want to live, for reasons YOU decide. Do the adventure that attracts you the most, do it as well as you can, and put all your soul and heart into it.
Do it as soon as possible, before it's too late!
Blog Author
DeAventura Team
