{"id":15198,"date":"2011-01-28T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2011-01-28T22:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/?p=15198"},"modified":"2023-05-07T07:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T14:42:58","slug":"how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Plan Your First Adventure Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plan Your First Adventure Trip &#8211; Do you want to go backpacking across Europe, road tripping down America\u2019s Route 66 or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15234\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15234 size-medium\" title=\"How To Plan Your First Adventure Trip\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4935673520_d43f7b4f4c1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How To Plan Your First Adventure Trip\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4935673520_d43f7b4f4c1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4935673520_d43f7b4f4c1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How To Plan Your First Adventure Trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The list of destinations and things to do for adventurous holidaymakers is endless, and planning such an adventure is something which can seem like an impossible task.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Plan_Your_First_Adventure_Trip\" title=\"Plan Your First Adventure Trip\">Plan Your First Adventure Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Where_do_you_even_start\" title=\"Where do you even start?\">Where do you even start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Decide_On_A_Destination\" title=\"Decide On A Destination\">Decide On A Destination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Plan_An_Itinerary\" title=\"Plan An Itinerary\">Plan An Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Prepare_For_Your_Travels\" title=\"Prepare For Your Travels\">Prepare For Your Travels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Unique_Tours_From_Around_The_World\" title=\"Unique Tours From Around The World\">Unique Tours From Around The World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Burma_By_Bike\" title=\"Burma By Bike\">Burma By Bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Bush_Camping_And_Voodoo_In_Ghana\" title=\"Bush Camping And Voodoo In Ghana\">Bush Camping And Voodoo In Ghana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Trekking_In_Georgias_Mountains_Of_Poetry\" title=\"Trekking In Georgia&#8217;s Mountains Of Poetry\">Trekking In Georgia&#8217;s Mountains Of Poetry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Wild_Paradise_In_Papua_New_Guinea\" title=\"Wild Paradise In Papua New Guinea\">Wild Paradise In Papua New Guinea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-adventure-trip\/#Mongolia_In_The_Footsteps_Of_The_Nomad\" title=\"Mongolia In The Footsteps Of The Nomad\">Mongolia In The Footsteps Of The Nomad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_First_Adventure_Trip\"><\/span>Plan Your First Adventure Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_even_start\"><\/span>Where do you even start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may sound obvious, but not everyone does it &#8211; start from the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>A good holiday requires a certain amount of planning to sustain it, and often the things you should consider early, but put off normally turn into something stressful that you have to fix just before leaving.<\/p>\n<p>Such as booking travel arrangements and organizing adequate travel insurance from providers such as Direct Travel.<\/p>\n<p>For all of you who are thinking of taking some time off to travel for the first time, here is a good start to plan your adventure:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_On_A_Destination\"><\/span>Decide On A Destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This decision is often based on two factors: the amount of time available for your travels, and your budget.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15245\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15245 size-medium\" title=\"climbing Mount Kilimanjaro\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3379800256_e759fb6f421-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"climbing Mount Kilimanjaro\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3379800256_e759fb6f421-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3379800256_e759fb6f421.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At this stage of your planning feel free to let your imagination run wild.<\/p>\n<p>If climbing Mount Kilimanjaro tops your bucket list, scout the web to find out how much this trip would cost and what would be involved in it.<\/p>\n<p>You can always keep the information you gather for use at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>If you just want to get away and go somewhere cheap, South East Asia and many countries in South America are great to visit on a shoe string budget &#8211; in SEA you can easily get by on $1000 a month, and with a bit of effort $500.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_An_Itinerary\"><\/span>Plan An Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have found a destination that meets your requirements and can realistically fit within your holiday time and budget, it is a good idea to plan an itinerary your trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15228\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15228 size-medium\" title=\"travel plans\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4466094218_f8fd40cd001-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"travel plans\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4466094218_f8fd40cd001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/4466094218_f8fd40cd001.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">travel plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just remember to leave space for spontaneity, you might fall in love with a place (or person) and want to change your direction or just stay a little longer.<\/p>\n<p>However, a plan and an itinerary is good idea to have to fall back on.<\/p>\n<p>An itinerary can also help you fit as much as you can into your limited time, allowing you to make the most of your holiday.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a limited time and no plans, chances are that you will run around places never making the most out of your trip, spending too much time planning the trip you&#8217;re already on.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d say, the less time you have the more you need to plan, and if you have all the time in the world, you can fit more spontaneity into your travel plans.<\/p>\n<p>Using sites to make an itinerary plan, is a great idea &#8211; which gives you a good overview of your trip.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_For_Your_Travels\"><\/span>Prepare For Your Travels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"RTW ticket\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/2685167590_b06e566ec61-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"RTW ticket\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">RTW ticket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once your itinerary is in place you can make the necessary travel arrangements around it, like booking flights and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Usually you choose between either buying a whole RTW ticket to all places you&#8217;ve planned to visit, or just book flights as you go.<\/p>\n<p>Which one suits you best depends on how much time and freedom you have and want.<\/p>\n<p>If you have limited time and budget, buying a pre-paid RTW ticket to all countries on your itinerary might be a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>The flights are usually cheaper than if you buy them one by one.<\/p>\n<p>If you want more freedom to change plans, then booking flights as you go is a better option.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15239\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15239 size-medium\" title=\"Scuba Diving Travel\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3012246639_c987b812392-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba Diving Travel\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3012246639_c987b812392-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/3012246639_c987b812392.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scuba Diving Travel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sign up for e-letters from budget airlines to get the good deals, check up on their websites every so often and try using different types of transport when getting around.<\/p>\n<p>If your holiday includes any potentially hazardous activities, such as bungee jumping or white water rafting, also make sure that your travel insurance cover protects you against any unforeseen incidents that may occur while taking part in these activities.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of planning your holiday ahead of time is that it allows you to make all the necessary arrangements prior to your departure, allowing you more time for pure enjoyment and relaxation while away.<\/p>\n<p>Hope this tips help, and you have a wonderful adventure!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_Tours_From_Around_The_World\"><\/span>Unique Tours From Around The World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tour traveling has gotten a bad rep by many people, which I think is very unfair.<\/p>\n<p>Of course there are some really bad tours out there that are either total rip-offs or don&#8217;t give you an authentic experience, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re all the same.<\/p>\n<p>There are some tours that really go out of their way to show you a different world from what you know, and to give you opportunities that would be close to impossible to get on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some dream tours that I would LOVE to experience&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burma_By_Bike\"><\/span>Burma By Bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nathan used to dream of biking across Europe, and while a whole continent might be a bit much for me, biking through a country is something I would be more than willing to try &#8211; so when I read about this biking tour in Burma it sounded absolutely perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Biking is a way of life in Burma, and it&#8217;s one of the best ways to truly get to experience and appreciate the country&#8217;s nature on the countryside and meet the people.<\/p>\n<p>I can only imagine how cool it would be to bike through this country which is full of hillside temples and rural ancient villages, meeting locals working with traditional crafting and silk weaving along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Butterfield &amp; Robinson &#8211; \u201dMyanmar Biking\u201d Tour Company<\/p>\n<p>Price: 9 days $7,495<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bush_Camping_And_Voodoo_In_Ghana\"><\/span>Bush Camping And Voodoo In Ghana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bush Camping And Voodoo In Ghana<\/p>\n<p>Africa is such a fascinating continent, and when we started looking into going there we didn&#8217;t know where to begin, there are just so many awesome places to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Bush Camping And Voodoo In GhanaWhile looking around I found this cool tour in Ghana which takes you to remote regions of the country where you get to visit a witchcraft oracle, meet the Lobi people and do some bush camping.<\/p>\n<p>It seems like a great fun tour where you get to experience a completely different culture \u2013 plus, it&#8217;s pretty good value ;)<\/p>\n<p>GAdventures, \u201dGhana Untouched\u201d Tour Company<\/p>\n<p>Price:13 days $3,094<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_In_Georgias_Mountains_Of_Poetry\"><\/span>Trekking In Georgia&#8217;s Mountains Of Poetry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both Nathan and I are incredibly curious about the republic of Georgia, as it seems so unique and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>So when I found this tour, where you hike through the country&#8217;s mountain regions, I was sold: you stay with locals, walk through small alpine villages, diverse nature and UNESCO heritage sites.<\/p>\n<p>It seems like a lovely and intimate tour where you get to meet the people and tribes of the country and get to see a great deal of the beautiful nature.<\/p>\n<p>Explorers&#8217; Corner Tour Company<\/p>\n<p>Price:13 days $3,690<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wild_Paradise_In_Papua_New_Guinea\"><\/span>Wild Paradise In Papua New Guinea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wild Paradise In Papua New Guinea<\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t think of any better adventure than traveling to the islands of Papua New Guinea, a country which is a world away from ours, a country which has remained largely untouched, a place where over 860 different languages are spoken.<\/p>\n<p>On this tour you not only get to walk through through the Tari rain forest full of exotic birds, but you get to meet the traditional Huli people, a tribe which was unknown to the outside world until 1935, a people who today are known for their rather strange-looking wigs.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to find a good coupon code for this tour though, because it&#8217;s not cheap!<\/p>\n<p>Natural Habitat Adventures,\u201dWild Papua New Guinea\u201d Tour Company<\/p>\n<p>Price: 11 days $9,495<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mongolia_In_The_Footsteps_Of_The_Nomad\"><\/span>Mongolia In The Footsteps Of The Nomad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mongolia In The Footsteps Of The Nomad<\/p>\n<p>Mongolia is a country I&#8217;m longing to visit, and I would love to take this tour where you go trekking among remote Khotont and Kazakh nomads in the Harhiraa and Tsaast Uul mountains of western Mongolia.<\/p>\n<p>There would be no better way to see the \u201dWild West\u201d of Mongolia with its gorges and glacier peaks than this.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Habitat Adventures,\u201dWild Papua New Guinea\u201d Tour Company<\/p>\n<p>Price: 18 days, $4,269<\/p>\n<p>I think these tours would be an experience of a lifetime, but as you can see most of them come at a pretty high price &#8211; you can find tours4fun coupon codes here to get a cheaper deal.<\/p>\n<p>So what is your dream tour?<\/p>\n<p>Have you already been on the tour of your dreams?<\/p>\n<p>Tell us all about it!<\/p>\n<p>Travel Cheat Sheet for Europe<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/cheap-european-vacations-where-to-go-this-summer\/\">Cheap European Vacations \u2013 Where To Go This Summer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-time-to-visit-maine\/\">Best Time to Visit Maine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(How Plan Your First Adventure Trip photo credits: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" id=\"yui_3_11_0_3_1385227869556_1821\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bindubaba\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-track=\"photoAttributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"3\">ubaba<\/a> &#8211; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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