Being young and in a position to travel wherever, and whenever you like, is one of the greatest gifts on earth, and something we often take for granted. So aside from the obvious, have you ever actually thought about why travelling at the exact age you are now, is one of the damn coolest things you can ever do? Let’s elaborate…

You Have No Commitments
Sure you might have rent to pay, but you don't yet have the big financial commitment of a mortgage to worry about. Maybe you have work or college schedules to work around, but that's nothing compared to planning a holiday when you have kids to consider. You’re still in the early stages of your adult life, and yes it's a cliché, but the world is your oyster. Go out and explore it while you have the chance.

You Can Travel Cheaply
Travelling is not cheap, but when you're young it's far easier to travel on a budget. You don’t mind staying in a hostel, sharing a room with a group of friends, and you’re happy to survive on a diet of street food and happy hour drinks. That's all part of the experience, it's not about luxury, it's about new experiences.

You'll Take Greater Risks
Sure there are skydiving grannies and deep sea diving grandpas, but they’re definitely in the minority. As we age, our perception of risk gets greater making us less likely and less willing to do those dare devil activities we dreamed of in our youth. You're old enough to do bungee jump or go white water rafting without having to get your parents' permission but you're still young enough to feel no fear.

You'll Learn Important Lessons about Life
Travelling offers you an entirely different education to what you’ll learn at school or college, and in some ways it’s even more valuable. Learning to communicate with only a smile and a few learnt off phrases, finding your way around an unknown city, negotiating airports and international flights, immersing yourself in a brand new culture - these experiences will teach you lessons that you can't learn any other way and that will help you in every area of your life.

You'll Regret It If You Don't
You know how the old saying goes, “twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did”. And to be honest, it’s true. When you're older, and your friends are telling stories about their crazy travels adventures, you'll want a story of your own to tell. You have no idea what the future holds, or what's going to happen in five years' time, so don't put your dream holiday off. Don't wait, have an adventure now.

 

From quick breaks to epic journeys, Contiki trips cover the world from all angles for 18 to 35 year old travellers. It’s about making every moment count, that’s what Contiki does best!
Drop what you're doing and start packing! For more information, check out www.contiki.com contact your local Travel Agent or contact 1800 98 98 98.