You're traveling the world, but you're not
quite sure how to get started.
You're in the right place. In case you're
new, we're Marko and Alex, the Vagabrothers,
and we've been traveling the world for
the last five years. During that time
we've learned how to make big travel
dreams happen on small budgets, and now
we're sharing our favorite tips, tricks,
and hacks on how to turn your bucket list
into reality. This is the first video in
a brand new series about how to travel
around the world for cheap. This video
is going to give you 10 reasons why you
should travel the world, not next year,
but right now. The information in this
series can be used for trips of any size:
two weeks, two months, or two years, but
there will be extra information for
those of you planning the ultimate
adventure - a full year around the world
known as, " A Gap Year." We're releasing new
travel- tips videos all summer long,
covering everything from the basics ,like
where to go, how much it costs, and what
you need to hit the road, to super pro
travel hacks that will save you money,
time, and stress when you are out there
traveling the world. So if you haven't
already, make sure you hit the subscribe
button and turn on notifications so
you're first to know when we drop each video
from this series. For now, just sit back,
relax ,and get ready for some serious
wanderlust.
You're watching Vagabrothers, and this
is how to travel around the world.
So first things first,
why should you travel the world?
Why should you leave behind everything
familiar to go halfway around the world
for weeks, months, years at a time? In this
first video, we're going to be discussing
the pros and the cons of taking time off
to travel the world. Even the bravest
souls have enough doubts to kick the
idea down the road until next year.
For those of you who are still in school,
not only do you have to convince
yourself that's a good reason, you also
to convince your parents. Here's a
list of 10 reasons why you should travel
the world right now. Travel sounds great,
but why should I do it now?
Number 1: life is short ....the sad truth
is death can come to any of us at any
time, and when it does, you want to make
sure that you don't have any regrets.
That's what your bucket list is all
about.. things that you want to do before
you kick the bucket , the bucket being a
metaphor for your life ending,
If traveling around the world is at the top
of your bucket list, why are you putting it off?
Beyond that, the older you get, the
harder it is to take time off. Life keeps
throwing new pressures at you: first get
in a good school: then get a good job:
than a promotion: then a family: then kids
and a home. Sooner or later, you've realized
that your whole life has passed by and
you haven't done the one thing that you
wanted to do: travel.
That is why you should
travel the world now because when it
comes to travel, having enough time is
more important than having enough money.
The older you get, the more money you have,
but the less time you have. So now that
you're young, you might be broke, but
you've got time.
No matter what age you are, just
realize that it is easier to put your life
on pause now than it will ever be again.
But what about more immediate
practical things that my parents would
care about, like my education?
There's only so much you can learn from
books, Travel teaches from experience ,and
experience is the best teacher of all.
What better way to learn about history
than hiking up Machu Picchu, exploring
Angkor Wat at dawn, or wandering
ancient Roman ruins?
That's what makes travel so
valuable because it opens your mind and
broaden your perspectives. But what if
you have no idea what you want to do
with your life , dude?
First of all chill out.
You've got your whole life to figure
that question out.
And as cliche as it sounds,
travel can help you find yourself.
Sometimes we don't know who we are, and
what we want to do until we step away from
family and friends and tune into our
inner voice. After college, I traveled
through Southeast Asia, started blogging
and storytelling, which eventually led me
to team up with my brothers to found
this channel.
That's because travel gives you the
space to just be you in a way that you
could never do back home. If not for
travel, who knows what we'd be doing.
I'd probably be like Ben Stiller at Night in
the Museum, honestly. I'm a history and
anthropology major; that's like my only option.
I'd be a male stripper. Okay.
But dude, shouldn't I be like working?
There's no reason that travel can't help
you get experience in your career. If you
plan to study medicine and become a
doctor, why not volunteer delivering
vaccines in a clinic? Or if you're just
working to earn cash, why not do it abroad?
Seasonal and short-term jobs are a great
way to finance long term travel.
Dude, don't they like speak a different
language there???
I barely speak English, man.
Traveling abroad is a great way to
learn a new language, an essential asset in
our global economy. Why not brush up on
your high school Spanish by taking a
trip through Latin America? Trust me,
you'll be fluent in no time. Listo?
Vamanos!
- especially if you find a local lover.
They say the best language teachers are
between the sheets.
Okay. I can get behind that.
But Vagabros, do you really think I
can pull it off ? I mean, I can barely even
fry an egg. Sure you can.
Travel teaches you one of life's most important skills:
self-reliance. You'll feel a lasting
confidence once you've been able to
navigate India's train systems or learn
enough Chinese to order a meal.
All right Bros, but when I get back,
how do I get a job?
Besides being the experience of a lifetime,
travel can be a great resume builder.
Tell your interviewer about the time
your backpack got stolen in Bangkok.
You had 50 bucks and 48 hours to replace
your passport and catch a flight home.
That shows resourcefulness and calm
under pressure. But there are some drawbacks
to travel, so let's talk about the cons.
Travel sounds great, but what about money?
Travel is not as expensive as you think.
New planes that are super
fuel-efficient are making travel costs
really low. Would you believe me if
I told you that you get a non-stop
round-trip ticket from LAX to Europe for
less than 500 bucks? Once you're on the
ground, there's plenty of ways to keep
your travel expenses extremely low.
We're going to talk about that in a different
video, but for now just know that you
don't have to break the bank to travel the world.
What if I don't the time?
I just got to grad school. I can't put that off.
Well, most schools will allow you to
defer for up to a year, and if you just
landed a good job, ask your boss if you can
start in a couple of months. Even taking
a couple of weeks to travel before
diving headfirst into work is worthwhile.
But be careful because you might catch
travel bug. But seriously, Bros, I've been
watching the news. Is it safe to leave the
country right now? True, the world does
seem like a dangerous place right now,
but most places are totally fine.
Seriously, don't believe everything you
see on the news.
But what are my parents going to say?
I'm a man, but still a child.
Parents worry about everything,
and whether or not you're
a fully grown man or woman you
are still a child to your parents.
Pause this video, take some notes. We've
given you plenty of good responses to
all of their concerns. Don't worry.
Parents freak out, but eventually they
will come around. Have we convinced you yet?
Traveling around the world does not need
to be a dream. Let's make it a reality.
Stay tuned for the rest of this series
to find out how to make it happen.
Starting with the next video: the cheapest and
best countries around the world to visit
right now. Alright guys and girls if
you've enjoyed this video, you know what
to do: give it a thumbs- up, drop a comment,
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travel buddies. In the meantime, stay
curious, keep exploring, and we'll see you
guys on the road. Peace.