Today, booze-loving and sunburnt 18 year olds are not the only ones traversing the far ends of the globe for adventure. Touring in your 30s is not just a popular trend, it’s also a far more satisfying and rewarding time to explore the world. With more disposable income, extra holiday time and enough life experience already in the bag, travelers in their 30s are perfectly poised to venture out into the wide, beautiful world by themselves.
If you’re new to the bliss of travel, you’ll find that it’s the perfect opportunity for seeking new challenges and discovering wonders while learning more about yourself. Traveling is a great investment that will leave a lasting impression on you. So much so that a reported 30% of workers are happy to work for less pay in exchange for more business trips. Traveling at 30 can seem a bit daunting, but a solid career and life goals don’t have to get in the way of a liberating holiday. Here’s how you can travel more and create some incredible memories while enjoying your 30s.
1) Stretch your money
The longer you can make your money last, the longer you’ll be able to travel. Traveling alone can get pretty expensive quickly, especially if you need a room all to yourself. You can cut down on accommodation costs by teaming up with a travel roommate. You can find a great travel buddy that you’ll get along with by visiting specialist travel forums where you can read about people’s experiences and interests. This allows you to find like-minded souls who are also looking for shared travel options. Exploring the world with like-minded people not only keeps travel costs low, but it can also reduce the friction you encounter on the social side of traveling.
Even if you start touring alone, there is really no reason you should have to travel in complete isolation. As an adult flaunting your 30s, you know about who you are and what kind of people you would like to travel with. This means that you get to freely focus on activities that you enjoy while still being daring enough to try out new experiences.
2) Start with urban adventures
If you’ve never travelled before, the chances are that touring in groups will make you a tad uneasy at first. So why not ease yourself into the luxuries of the nomadic life with a sweet city break? City holidays are easy to organize and can be enjoyed at affordable rates – they are the perfect vacation choice to satisfy your love of travel while enjoying the pleasure of your own company.
All of the world’s best cities are rich in cultural and historical highlights. So take out your bucket list and start ticking off those stunning galleries and museums you’ve always wanted to see. While you’re at it, sample some local cuisine and soak up the local culture while giving yourself the freedom to simply follow your instincts. And when the day is done, what better way to unwind than with a glass of delicious wine on a star-laden terrace? Who knows, maybe you’ll even splash out on a luxurious private room to catch up on some much-deserved beauty sleep and be up in time to catch a glorious sunrise.
3) Follow your passion
If you’re well into your 30s and can’t seem to figure out where you want to go, then a special interest holiday could be just what you need. These trips are perfectly tailored to enhance your encounters with some of the most spectacular and cultured destinations on the planet. So whether you want to visit locations that fit a certain theme, indulge in a personal interest or even learn a completely new skill, special interest vacations can turn a solo trip into something profoundly beautiful and memorable. History, culinary, botanical and art-themed tours are particularly popular among travelers, but you’ll find a great variety of choices across different tour operators. You can browse through countless tour websites to narrow down trips that offer a fantastic mix of academic opportunities and coordinated special interest holidays that work for you.
