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Hostelling International USA presents World Travel 101. Agenda. Introductions The Basics – Lodging, Getting Around, Money Packing Safety Your Career as a Traveler Your First Trip Q&A Slideshow. Our Mission. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Hostelling International USApresents
World Travel 101
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Agenda
• Introductions• The Basics – Lodging, Getting Around, Money• Packing• Safety• Your Career as a Traveler• Your First Trip• Q&A• Slideshow
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Our Mission
“To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people
through hostelling”
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
What does HI-USA do?
• Hostels• Programs• Activities & Outings• Volunteers
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Types of Travel
• Local (evening and weekend)• Short-term travel (< 1 month) - on vacation• Long-term travel (> 1 month) - unemployed• Volunteer work• Study abroad• Gap Year• Work abroad (part time)• Work abroad as expat (career)• Teach English abroad
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Planning for your Trip• Plan more for short trips, less for longer• Basic steps
– Pick a destination– Buy guidebook and review travel blogs– Prioritize your activities and work out a route (ex, raileurope.com)– Reserve your flights, train (ex, eurail.com), first night(s) stay, travel cards, and
activities or passes that require reservations or pre-payment– Get a visa and/or vaccinations if required– Pack– Go!
• Remember: Travel always takes longer than you think
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Humorous Intermission #1
Chinese English
zhōng wén (中文 ) Chinese (language)
zhōng guó rén (中国人 ) Chinese (people)
zhōng guó caì (中國菜 ) Chinese (food)
My language teacher asked me in Chinese, “nǐ xī huān chi shénme?” (你喜欢吃什么 ), which means “What do you like to eat?”
Which of the following do you think I answered?
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
The Basics
• Lodging – hostels, hotels, couch surfing, airbnb, camping, overnight transport
• Getting around – borders, trains, buses, microbuses, shared taxis, motorcycles, ferries, pedicabs, walking
• Money – currency, negotiating, ATM’s, credit cards, small denominations, tipping, saving for trip, budgeting
• Other people – travel with, info, friends, locals• Misc – language, toilets & paper, mosquito repellant,
sunscreen
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Hostels• Dorms vs private rooms• Breakfast• Sheets, towels, and blankets • Laundry facilities• Shared kitchen• Common areas• Internet access• Local information• Book trade, DVD check out• All ages welcome
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Schengen States
The majority of Europe has agreed to police only the external borders. Your passport will only be checked when entering or exiting the Schengen zone.
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Packing, Gear, & Technology
• Go > Gear– And….you need less than you think
• Why does everyone wear a backpack?• Inclusive vs exclusive technology• Don’t try to live your everyday life while on vacation
(don’t be afraid to unplug)• Long term trips require more clothes• Examples of tech – Whatsapp, Jambox, Evernote
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Matt’s List (< 1 week)• Storage - day pack, optional bag if carrying stuff back• Clothes - underwear, socks, shirts x 1/day, 1 pair shorts, pants x 1, belt• Wear to airport - jeans, nice shirt, coat, shoes appropriate to area• Entertainment - magazines, book, travel guide, Jambox stereo, camera• Communication - cell phone, charger, external battery, earphones• Toiletries - toothbrush, bar of soap, razor, earplugs, clear bag (hair gel, toothpaste,
sunscreen, cologne), Tylenol• Misc – sarong, mosquito repellant, flip flops, headlamp• Entry – boarding pass, passport and Global Entry card (if international), visa if required• Work (for biz only) - laptop and charger, power splitter, privacy filter• Exercise (opt) - running shorts (doubles as swimsuit), shirt, socks, trail glove shoes• Other –specific trip (climbing, horse riding, diving, nice clothes, meds, etc)
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Humorous Intermission #2
The photo you are about to see is why I am comfortable telling everyone in this room they can travel safely in most places regardless of their size.
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Me 50lbs lighter than current weight due to:– Traveling really cheap
(too few calories/day)– Lots of walking– Malnutrition– Me exercising better now
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Safety• Common questions
– Drivers– Food & water– Getting lost– Theft & physical safety– Locals & local police– Vaccinations
• Special considerations– Women– Parents– Physical limitations
• Tip: Look like a victim, act like a victim, become a victim
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Humorous Intermission #3
1. Cultural Outreach - In which country did I (literally) pull a friend out of the gutter and carry him home? a) France, b) Singapore, c) Australia?2. Foreign Language - How many foreign or English dialect slang words do you know for “Americans”?3. Higher Learning - What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages?
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Your career as a traveler an explorer
• Formalize your “how to go” plans• Use the right technologies• Global Entry (and SENTRI)• Know yourself and your values• Come to grips with the finiteness of life• Adventure as a mindset• Push your boundaries sometimes
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Emotional Considerations
• Sadness happens, self-doubt happens• Do what you need to get right with yourself
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Your First Trip• Europe - Italy (Rome, Venice, Florence - 10-14d); Paris & London (7-10d); ski in St. Anton
in Austria, Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, Chamonix in France, Cortina d'Impezzo in Italy, or Garmisch plus Munich (1 week)
• South America - Peru (1-4 weeks+); Brazil (1w - 2m+); Argentina & Uruguay (7-10d)• Central America - Costa Rica (1w); dive in Roatan, Honduras (1w); surf in Nicaragua (1w)• Australia & New Zealand - New Zealand (2-6w); Kakadu, Ayers Rock, Cairns, and Sydney
in Australia (1-2w)• Asia - Thailand with diving in Ko Phi Phi (2w); Cambodia (1w); Beijing (1w)• North America - New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas (2 weeks); Yucatan,
Mexico (7-10d)• Africa - safari in Tanzania or Kenya (1w)• Middle East* - Egypt (1-2w); Turkey (1-2w); Israel (1-2w)
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Key Points• What to bring: Go > Gear (minimal planning)• What to do: Be honest with yourself (but push your boundaries
sometimes)• How to be happy with your travels: Accept the finiteness of life (life =
trade offs) and have a good attitude• Safety: Look like a victim, act like a victim, become a victim. (And don't be
stupid.)• How to do it more: Develop a mindset of exploration (career as a traveler)• How to get the best information: Read backpacker blogs and talk to locals• HI – www.sandiegohostels.org, www.hiusa.org
Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101
Final Words
“El Camino no tiene fin. El Camino es interior.”
The journey has no end. The journey is inside.
Please feel free to contact me with any questionsMatt Clapp – [email protected]