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They seem to assume that the only way to afford regular travel these days is with a generous cash flow, but that could not be further from my reality. In fact, I don’t know if I’ve ever begun an international journey with more than a few thousand dollars in my bank account…

When daydreaming about a perfect vacation, your mind instantly fills with the possibilities of the day, the activities and experiences that highlight the area which first enticed you. You fantasize longingly for the adventure, and I’m guessing that you didn’t begin your fantasy with deciding on which Holiday Inn to stay at.

I’ll never forget the first time this happened to me. I ran into someone I had hitched a ride with hundreds of miles away from where they gave me a ride. They were the next door neighbor to the person who hosted me on couch surfing. It was an unexpected and exciting experience and I discovered quickly that…