The world can seem like a scary place, and travelling to its unknown corners may feel like it’s outside your comfort zone. Sure, other people can do it, you think. But not you – you lack the courage apparently…
But what a load of baloney! People who go out and do supposedly scary things are just as susceptible to fear as the rest of us. But instead of interpreting fear as a weakness, they see it as an opportunity…
An opportunity to grow, to be stronger, to ultimately be a better person.
Let’s be honest: Travel can seem scary. But by facing your fears and travelling anyway, you’ll realise that the world isn’t scary at all…
Here are four “scary” travel experiences and what you’ll gain by facing your fears and travelling anyway…
Being a solo female traveller in India
Forget the media scaremongering and ill-informed advice about travelling to India as a solo female traveller, and, instead, book it all in today. Because the fact is that thousands of women travel through India on their own every year without incident and are so happy they did.
Of course, make sure you do your research and don’t forget to pack your common sense. But don’t let fear stop you from having a potentially life-changing experience in India.
Going on your first BIG overseas adventure
First times are always going to be scary – that’s completely normal. But everyone has to pass through this initial layer of fear to discover the courageous soul that lurks underneath.
Travel has that fantastic ability to transform you and make you better, wiser and stronger. So don’t delay the start date of that grand adventure – do it ASAP and be the fearless warrior you’ve been since day one.
Travelling on your own for the first time in years
Maybe you’ve just broken up with your partner, or your regular travel mate can’t get time off work to join you on your six-week jaunt through South America? In situations such as these, you may feel scared to go out into the world and experience it on your own.
But don’t be afraid, as you have the inner strength and resources to do it all on your own. You just need to take that first step to realise that you are in fact fearless…
And remember: although you may initially set out on your own, you’ll definitely end up meeting cool cats on the road, who may even turn out to be your future partner!
Standing toe to toe with a silverback gorilla in Uganda
Putting yourself in the natural habitat of wild animals can be scary. After all, you’re in their environment, and they’re in charge.
But by facing your fears and standing toe to toe with, say, a silverback gorilla in Uganda, you’ll get to learn a whole lot about these precious animals and understand that they’re peaceful creatures, more curious than dangerous!
You’ll also learn that the only thing to fear is fear itself – yep, Roosevelt was right!
Be Fearless with Intrepid Travel
Be Fearless is another of Intrepid Travel‘s four core pillars (the first being Be Challenged).
Travelling is about facing your fears, and on an Intrepid trip, you’ll be able to shatter them within the comfort and security of a group. You won’t have to organise all those logistical details either, such as where to sleep and how to get from A to B, but instead, you’ll be able to stretch your comfort zone and grow and discover your innate courage.
So what are you waiting for?
Never let fear hold you back from becoming a better version of yourself! Book a trip with Intrepid Travel today and show fear who’s boss!
When was the last time you faced your fears? How did it feel afterwards?
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