How can I start Traveling right out of High School?

Question

I have a Love of seeing new things and experiencing the world.

I'm 17 and next year would be my last year of High school.

I want to start to traveling right after I get out of High school, before I start college.

But the problem is I don't know what the first step is in doing that.

Please can any body tell me step by step what I should do to begin my dream.

What do I need, ect. thanks :)

Answer 1

Your best bet is to try EFcollegebreak.com

They give you so many different options to choose from (11 days in Greece, 30 days in 9 different countries, 10 days in Italy, 12 days in London, Paris, and Rome, New Year's Eve in Amsterdam, ETC...) and the prices are guaranteed the LOWEST PRICES for college students to travel.

They plan everything for you, from the flight, to travel logistics (all hotels, train rides, boat rides, etc....trust me, this is a BIG pain in the *** to plan, and the fact that they're doing it for you is so awesome.) and major attractions. These are all included in the price....so you just have to worry about bringing spending money.

Something cool about them is that they also let you do a payment plan, so you don't have to worry about paying a huge sum of money up front.They also give you tons of free time in every city (unlike other guided tours), recommending great night clubs and pubs. You're also with other college students from around the country so it'll be a blast for you and your friends!

I know in the 35 day Ultimate Europe tour, when you stay in Corfu Island, Greece, you get the option of touring the beautiful island on a booze cruise with other college students haha =]

If you choose to book with them, there is a campus manager discount code you can use to get an EXTRA $50-$250 off  your trips. The code is Tiu9005.

You'll definitely see so many amazing things...and what's best about it is it's so low in price. Please email me if you have any other questions about my travels or about the company!

xoxo

Answer 2

Why not start college and go somewhere as an exchange student.  My cousin spent a semester in Paris and is now finishing up school in Alaska.

Answer 3

Join the service.

Answer 4

First you need the money to get going and then you need the gumption to take the first step.. once you are on the road you will never want to go back.

Here are some tricks and common sense things to remember on the road.  

Here you go!  Everyone has different ideas on this, but these things have helped me over the years!

Get travel insurance. It is not expensive and can save you in nasty situations. This is very important. Make sure to inform your Credit card companies that you are going to be out of the country so they don't freeze your accounts when they get a charge from Saigon or where ever you end up. It can be a real pain trying to straighten that out over the international phone.

Carry copies of your passport and visas, your birth certificate, air line tickets and driver’s license in 3 or 4 different places. If your primary bag gets lost or stolen this will help you get back on track.  PS new (With the advent of key ring portable BUS drives you can carry all your documents on your key ring and never worry about it.) Don't carry a lot of money with you. ATM's are just about everywhere now, so you can get more cash when you need it. Pack light. Most of the places that you are going have nice inexpensive clothing shops and you will need room to bring the stuff back.   Leave your computer at home. There are internet cafes everywhere and they are very inexpensive. Use them. That way you don't have to worry about someone stealing your brick and you don't have to lug it around. Keep your passport, tickets etc in a sturdy pouch that goes around your neck. Never wear it in back. I haven't lost mine in over two years on the road and there have been a couple of attempts. Bring your cell phone. It needs to be the one that is most compatible with the various international systems a GSM Phone.  Ask your cell phone guy and don’t let him snow you with a long term contract.  It might be better to buy a phone in another country.  They are generally cheaper and set up for Sim cards.   Make sure it is unlocked so you can use different Sim cards from different countries. In most places, incoming calls are free. So your friends can reach you in an emergency and you can do the same. This works good. Just email the new number, (you get a new number every time you get a new Sim card) to those who need it and you have a safety net. Have multiple memory cards for your camera. Change them often so if anything happens to your camera you still have the pictures.   Bring a basic medical kit. Band-Aids, antiseptic and antibiotics. Anti diarrhea meds, aspirin etc. If you get food poisoning to the point that you have a fever go the doctor immediately. (The Hotel usually has one on call) You can die from food poisoning so don't s***w around. Wear slip on shoes. It saves time and trouble in airports and all Asian countries. Always let your hotels know when you leave. It’s best to give them the key, and tell them where you are going. Get a card from the hotel so you can find it again in case of extreme drunkenness or just a lack of directional ability. Also. Read your passport. It can pay to have the various Embassies know when you are in the country. They are not much help but they are a safety net in emergencies. Have I forgotten anything? I am sure I have but this is a good broad list to remember. and... Let the hotels handle booking your tours and local stuff. It costs a little more but it is worth it. Hey, Have fun. You are on vacation! Here are some good Web sites to remember.

Lonely planet.com----- travelfish.com----- trip advisor

http://www.xe.com/ucc/ for currency quotes

Google earth for finding where you are on the big global map.

Oh... get a good travel book. Lonely planet is good and gives you ideas about scams and rip offs in the areas where you are and good maps and directions to hotels and restaurants. Worth the money.