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Where should you travel to?? …now that’s a tough one!!
Let’s see if Cyano has any suggestions on how to answer this simple yet often paralyzing question….
Imagine a conversation between…
Cyano: the first life (a single cell bacteria) to evolve on earth some 3 billion years ago, and
You: a human, the most evolved organism on earth today!
Cyano: Whoa! You have this excited yet confused look on your face. How do you humans manage to bring up such complicated emotions so often!!
You: Yeah, you are at your bu***it again! Cant leave me to even think in peace….
Cyano: You thinking!! Hmm…good for your neurons buddy :P. By the way, I can help you know….i have been around for sometime you see…
You: Yeah sure!! What do you know about travel??
Cyano: Ahan! Somebody is ‘actually’ thinking 😛 :P. What do you want to know about travel?
You: For starters, even the thought of ‘planning’ a travel is tiring ☹. All the planning, preparation, booking etc.
Cyano: Agree! But you can always plan an impromptu trip you know….that’s travel in it’s raw form 😊
You: Yeah…blah blah blah.
Cyano: Haha! Sorry for the hyperbole, coming back to your question….have you decided where do you want to go?
You: What do you think :X :X!! Climbing Everest might be easier than answering this question!
Cyano: You too on hyperbole….that’s new! You seem to be really worked up!
You: Yes! Now if you cant help, leave me to myself….
Cyano: Relax buddy! I can actually help you here…
You: How?
Cyano: What you are facing is a decision paralysis. I can give you a simple logical path to reach at this decision.
You: Go on…I am listening…
Cyano: Ok…so it’s as simple as answering a few set of questions in a certain order!
Here they are:
- Are you travelling alone or with family?
- Alone- the world is yours to see! Just pick ur destination…
- Family- need to ensure their likes and preferences (and often comfort/safety)
- For how many days?
- If it is a short trip of upto 4-5 days- keep the travel time to a minimum (so no international trips probably…mainly local nearby)
- If you are planning a long one….atleast 7-8 days- then the world is yours to see!
- What kind of a vacation you/your family have in mind?
- Siesta & Fiesta only (just laze around)
- Alone– consider searching for an offbeat/secluded property, but with amenities (electricity, room service, all comforts etc).
- Family– Any touristy place, even a staycation, or an offbeat place too- but the hotel/stay should have full amenities and services (specially with activities for engaging children in case you have a toddler or young one)
- Adrenaline rush (full on adventure)
- Alone– high altitude trek (Himalayas or somewhere like that), or adventure sport, or just an impromptu trip to anywhere (not for the impatient or weak-hearted)
- Family– Touristy places that provide option for adventure sports (like Goa, Manali, etc)
- Mix of Light activity with relaxation
- Alone– something like a Eurotrip 😊 Nothing more need to be said 😊
- Family– again something like a Eurotrip, or Wildlife sanctuaries (Kanha, Sariska, Ranthambore, Bharatpur for birds), opt for unique tent-stays (with all amenities)
- Siesta & Fiesta only (just laze around)
- Budget – Obviously the million dollar question 😊
The questions above have obviously been presented in a bit simplistic manner. But trust me, it’s not that difficult either :).
And once you have finalized your destination, then every other aspect of planning becomes much clearer and straightforward.
If you still find it pretty daunting, a simple hack is to use an online travel planner or approach an agency. Most of them will plan it for you for free (or atleast give suggestions surely).
Hope this would help you get over the inertia, and not increase it further 😛 😛
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