The 3rd World Traveler: A Guide to Fulfilling Your Travel Dreams on a Shoestring Budget by: Ma. Patricia Yulo
“I accepted my situation, believed in my dream, and sacrificed. Easier said than done, I know. But if it was easy, it wouldn’t be worth diving into.”
“Achievement, I believe, is more inspiring if it sprouts from hard work. We are all prone to failure and bound to suffer and struggle, but once we overcome trials and anxieties by using our personal capabilities (and this may include divine intervention if you are inclined to pray or seek help from the god of your religion and faith), the result are sweeter because sweating, crawling, crashing, crying and even fainting through it all gives life a more profound well-earned meaning than, say, getting lucky in the lottery and going to Europe with the winnings.”
“And if I, someone who humbly had to relatively start from scratch can do it, I believe anyone who has a dream can achieve whatever they want to achieve. Because frankly, living in a 3rd world country can no longer be an excuse to set aside your dreams.”
“Life, however, doesn’t let you taste the sweetest of things all the time.”
“You have the option to let go of things that are not really that important.”
“There’s no question that we need certain things in our life. But on top of what you already have, do you still need more to live?”
“But the bottomline is this: as long as you have an idea on where you want to go, you can build an initial itinerary around it. Just remember to be very flexible because things can happen unexpectedly while you’re on the road. Keep the itinerary simple. Let it flow and suck in the experience.”
“Always keep your mind open even if you read something that fancies you. Remember, the road is wide - don’t let a travel guidebook put a limit on your options.”
“Whether you want to sleep for a night in a 5-star hotel or eat at a celebrity chef restaurant, splurge once and remember it forever!”
“Do remember this: use a traveler’s advice only as your guide. Always be prepared for emergency situations even in simple situations such as changing hostels or rooms.”
“What’s important is, you have to balance your life. Save to travel, but save to live as well.”
“Never compromise your health for the sake of traveling. Staying healthy will give the chance to travel more.”
“What really matters the most is how you’d take care of your normal income while enjoying free hours of rest. Remember, having enough rest and living a healthy life is far more important than earning extra money. Your health is the main key that can help you travel, not the money you earn.”
“There are instances when one is no longer happy. This is probably where the QUITTING part comes into play. This is not about assurance; this is about your happiness which equates to your sanity. A job is like a relationship. Why stay in it if you’re unhappy?”
“Remember, a good record can equate to privileges. It’s not ass-kissing because your result prove that you’ve worked hard.”
“Whatever mode of travel you choose, you have to be honest with who you are and what you want.”
“If you’re passionate about two things, then why do you have to let go of the other?”
“A balanced life will give you more opportunities. Who knows? If you follow that path, you may just learn something new. If you only follow one straight path to your goal, you might miss the other opportunities on the side that will push you further to reach your goal.”
“Never think of missed opportunities as a good way to help you save more money. MONEY is easy to get while good memories that will last a lifetime are difficult to acquire. Besides, we only live once. If you think it’s worth it, then go for it. I always believe that the universe in the end will conspire to give you what you want anyway as long as you believe firmly enough in what you want.”
“It’s good to pursue wha you love and to devote a huge chunk of your time for it, but it would be unwise to turn blind eye on other aspects of your life that may provide lasting, invaluable memories and passions as well.”
“I have come to embrace this famous saying: If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.”
“Be open-minded, at the same time, be cautious and make sure that your “of the beaten path” is safe.”
“You have to be sociable because it’s the best way to learn about other cultures. But being friendly and open-minded doesn’t mean giving in all the time.”
“The decision, however, in the end will always be yours. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this, it is about doing he very thing that makes you happy.”
“Know what you want and pursue it. It may take a lot of work, but the reward in the end, as clichè as it may sound, is always sweet.”
