July 2024 Edition
Alex Wingent
The visibility expert for Travel Consultants that amplifies your unique perspective and voice
In this edition, it's part 1: Going Remote
Going Solo
There are advantages to going solo, for sure. It’s travel on your terms. When and where you choose.
I thought it would be a life of Shangri-La. Smooth sailing.
But we are human creatures who crave connections and communication.
I used to get annoyed travelling with my parents and family.
You know the phrase, “Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.”
Why do they want to be up and about when I want to sleep in?
Why do they want to eat when I’m not hungry?
Why don’t they do what I want?
Was I a difficult child? Ha ha
Being dragged from one place to another
But looking back, they were precious moments that cannot be recreated
It’s a strange emotion that wants connection
Growing up wanting independence yet yearning for home comforts
It’s something of a measurement you need to take into account
Our inner needs let us know how much of each
A salt and pepper existence.
Life, though doesn’t dish it out this way
It can feel chaotic and unexpected.
However, it this that makes our lives unique
The moments when we are out and about observing the world
And the moments when talking to others becomes insightful and fun
Choose your measure and the privilege of doing so when going solo
A Remote Life
It sounds like a rite of passage.
To prove to yourself you are not tied to one place or time of your choosing
The Internet connection is becoming easier and easier.
“Wherever I lay my hat, I’ll call my home” is never truer than today
Equally though, a remote life can also be challenging
You’ve solved the where question
How to get there
Where to stay
You have your digital nomad visa
Your budget is sorted
All you have to do now is go and live this new life
And be the productive and free-living person you’ve always dreamed of.
Having done a fair amount of solo travel, though, teaches you other stuff
Creating routines:
Yep, we are creatures of habits. They bring us internal and external stability.
It’s different for all of us. Perhaps you like a coffee.
Perhaps you like a walk or a run
Perhaps it’s meditation.
I suggest adding small, easily transportable items that remind you of your why.
What you like doing:
It’s vital you include it every day. It’s part of the why, the who we are question.
If you love books, have a few around you. Physical and digital.
Love the beach, be near enough to include its sounds and smells
For writers, it’s a notepad or device to get your thoughts down
As a traveller, it’s about making time for it. Journeys and destinations go together like apples and pears.
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Stepping outside yourself:
You’ve got your routines and passions up and running.
What about personal growth? You’ve come this far.
Rather than saying you can’t do something, replace it with what if I could.
Take on a new project, learn new skills, and speak to people. Be curious.
Be someone who notices things:
We can be so focused on rushing about or getting on with that one thing
We can forget to appreciate daily moments.
The taste of your favorite meal
The smell of your coffee
Or observing the daily moments of life. Human and nature.
Bring out your inner Christopher Columbus and explore:
Go visit another coffee shop or another neighbourhood.
New experiences equal new perspectives
Creating new habits:
Yep, it is the opposite of your existing routines
But this is a chance to create some new ones
A walk or series of walks you’ve always wanted to do
Or finding new routes to destinations.
Or reaching out to new connections online.
Recording your journey:
You’re doing something different
Start a journal that you contribute to each day
See how far you’ve come and what you can achieve.
It’s also something you can go back to for inspiration.
Remember to like yourself:
When looking for and living out your dreams
It’s important to remind yourself why
You’re not there to fail but to succeed
Striving towards your goals is equally important
If not the most important
The end goal may look a little different by the time you reach it
Enjoy it and be grateful for it each day.
Seeing Travel Through the Eyes of a Child
Ever since the younger version of myself visited this busy airport, travel has been in my blood.
It filled me with excitement and anticipation at a level I never thought possible.
It changed me more than my dreams. I'm so grateful my parents were travellers too.
My mission is that all people have this opportunity.
When I speak to travel professionals, I learn about the diversity of our world and the enthusiasm in which it is talked about.
The world deserves to be explored and done so responsibly. Together we can make this happen.
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