2011.10.25. Let us go travel in Europe.
A good friend was getting married recently.
While chatting, he asked if I had any suggestions for a honeymoon destination.
Without thinking twice: Europe.
The Wedding Leave Is Long Enough
Why do I recommend Europe for an office worker's honeymoon?
The first reason is very practical: wedding leave is long enough. For people who work for a boss, the scariest thing is asking for a long vacation.
If the boss cannot survive one day without you, then a long vacation? No way @.@'"
If you are already senior enough to be one of those "idle veterans," taking a few extra days off may accidentally reveal that the company runs just fine without you. That would be awkward .'"
And because marriage is usually once in a lifetime, the boss will normally pretend to be generous and let you take wedding leave.
P.S. By once in a lifetime, I mean most people. If it happens more than once, it may be safer to change bosses first before asking again...
With such a long vacation, it would be a waste to spend it only in Japan, Hong Kong, or Southeast Asia. For those places, two days off can already make a five-day, four-night trip work.
America Is Far Too, But Europe Has Two Thousand Years of Stories
What about America? That is far enough too, right?
Yes, it is far. But some people studied in the U.S. for college or graduate school. Or after a few years at work, there is always some chance of a business trip there.
If none of that applies, then compare America and Europe.
Natural scenery: America has it. Europe has it too. A tie.
Culture and history: America has two hundred years. Europe has more than two thousand.
After that, it depends on personal taste.
A Rare Legitimate Reason to Spend Real Money
The third reason: a trip to Europe costs a lot of money.
Huh? What kind of reason is that?
For a frugal office worker, this is one of the few legitimate reasons in life to spend serious money on travel. Miss this chance, and you may have to wait until the next life .'"
For people who are not very disciplined with money, this may also be the last chance in this life to splurge. After getting married, you cannot be so willful anymore.
If You Have Decided to Go, Do Not Hold the Money Too Tight
Why is Europe expensive?
First, flights are not cheap.
Second, hotels are expensive too .'"
Third, meals, transportation, tickets, souvenirs... basically feel like robbery @.@'"
But once you have decided to go, you need the spirit of not treating money too much like money.
The first Europe travel tip: when you see a bus, get on the bus; when you see a carriage, get on the carriage.
It saves energy and gives you a different experience.
The second tip is: "Do you like it? Honey, I will buy it for you..."
If you see a souvenir you like, do not hesitate. Take out the money and buy it. Most local souvenirs are only available there. Once you miss that village, there is no such shop.
If you finally go to Europe but cannot bear to spend on this or that, you might as well stay home and watch travel shows. That is the cheapest way .'"
Tour Group or Independent Travel?
If you cannot even spell all 26 English letters clearly, you probably have no choice but to join a tour group .'"
If you do not have time to plan and prepare, a tour group may also be the only realistic option.
The good thing about a tour group is that you do not need to do anything. Pay the money, and someone will arrange everything: itinerary, transfers, sightseeing explanations, shopping, all included.
Listening to the guide talk and joke on the bus can be fun too. But remember to take more photos, because half a year after returning home, you may forget where you actually went @.@'"
If you can ask for directions and buy things with a few simple sentences, then you can level up to independent travel.
Do not worry. In Europe, except for the U.K., most people's English is about the same as yours ^.^
The key is doing your homework. If you prepare seriously, you can travel your own way and do not necessarily need to talk much... ha~~
The biggest advantage of independent travel is flexibility. If you find an interesting place, you can stay there and push everything else back. If you arrive at a square that feels right, order a coffee and spend the whole afternoon watching people pass by while taking a break.
Of course, the premise is that you prepare before the trip.
Usually, while doing the homework, you have already traveled once in your head. When you arrive, you can compare the real place with what you read in books and online. Finally, when you go home to organize photos or write the travel diary, you can travel again.
One trip, three servings.
Stay Put; Do Not Turn the Honeymoon into Training
Finally, should it be a base-city trip or "eight days, ten countries"?
If someone has never traveled far and is also naturally frugal, then eight days and ten countries may be perfect.
Ride in the coach, sleep when it moves, use the restroom when it stops. Where you went is not that important, but be sure to take "I was here" photos with landmarks and road signs. Then someday you can say: "Back in the day, I also traveled all over Europe!"
For office workers who want to use the chance to recharge an ordinary life, I still recommend a base-city trip. Spend eight days in one city, or maybe two, and make day trips around it.
Remember, travel is for rest, not for training.
Do not make yourself that tired.
Travel May Not Solve Problems, But It Gives You Momentum
I once heard this in a talk:
Travel cannot solve the problems you face in life, but it can give you more motivation to solve them.
Travel can change your life path!!
So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get going ^.^
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Original publication date: 2011-10-25
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