“Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination” ~ Ray Goodman

TOP 14 WAYS TO TRAVEL

What floats your boat, gets your juice flowing, gives you goose bumps, or gives you fire in the belly? Basically, what type of traveler are you? Don’t be afraid to open up your horizons and experience something new. 

  • THE OUTDOORS ADVENTURER: Hike it, climb it, raft it, jump it, swim it, weather it, camp it, and just live it in earth time. Test your mettle and experience life on the edge adventure.

  • THE HERITAGE HUNTER: Who are you? 100% Italian? 100% Greek? 100% Irish? 100% <fill in the blank>, or are you a mutt like me? (French, English, Irish, Scottish, Dutch, & Mi’ Kmaq (mick-mack) [First Nations People - Canada]

  • THE LUXURY LOUNGER: Fancy sheets, fancy food, room service, spa spoils, pool dips, aromatic tub soaks, and hurkle-durkle mornings {a Scottish phrase meaning: “lounging away the morning”].

  • THE NOMADIC BACKPACKER: Pack light & stay light. Generally this traveler is in for a long haul of exploration and adventure - and a friendly budget.

  • FAMILY & KIDS: The family that travels together has a blast together. Make your own travel theme. From a generational visit of the homeland to a history lesson for the kids. Sharing special locations and time with loved ones is the essence of true adventure. 

  • OFF THE GRID & INTO THE WILD: Sustainable ‘Bear Grylls” style. For those who relish the sustainable lifestyle, this could be the ultimate adventure. The “leave no trace” traveler challenges themselves at every turn, and experiences raw, unabridged life rewards very few get to do.

  • THE ROMANTIC: Cuddle your way around the world or plan a destination wedding

  • THE CRUISER: Sail the seven seas with hop off port calls that offer the best in thrilling shore excursions, dining delights, and shopping extravaganzas [just remember, you got to pack it].

  • THE ROAD WARRIOR:  Take the roads less traveled and drive your way across the street or a continent. A timeless way to travel. My fave.

  • THE SOLO SOJOURNER: In short, you are beholding to no one. Go where you want, when you want, and how you want. Keep to yourself or make new friends. Stop for an hour or stop for a day or week. I traveled the world this way when I was working. It spoiled me. Start here for destination ideas:

  • THE TOUR GROUP GROUPIE: The package deal, no worry traveler. Opting in to a well-planned group tour can be a great way to merge types of travel into one great memory. Here’s a few to get you started: 

    • CIE Tours offers: Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Iceland, and more

    • Imagine Tours & Travel offers: River Cruises, Italy, Greece, Israel, Jordon, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, and more. 

    • Avanti Destinations: offers numerous locations in: Europe, Asia, Central America, South America, North Africa, Middle East, & South Pacific 

  • RESORT STAYS: Beach it, ski it, surf it, ranch it, golf it, or book that wellness resort you have been reading about.

  • THEMED VACAYS: Castle Capers, Pub Crawls, Archeology digs, historical & culture, faith-based sojourns, foodie samplers, road ramblers, national parks, race car circuits, and more. Themed vacations allow you to explore your interests in all those places you have only read about.

  • RETREATS: Writing, Photography, hiking, wellness - Combine your travel itch with your hobby niche and really experience the back roads and untapped places only locals know.

  • THE MERGER: One who combines several types to get the most out of their trip.

MBW has no partnership or affiliation with any links listed above and all information listed above represent common trending types of travel of which each travelers outcome(s) may vary. Links are provided solely for purpose of connecting the visitor with possible avenues of travel. 

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