Ep.7 - How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination

In this episode, we discuss various factors which may influence one’s decision as to where to go, be it for a short vacation, or during longer full-time travel. We also discuss our decision-making process and how we choose our next destination.

This is an abbreviated list of some of the points that we discuss:

• DIY vs travel planner or agent

• The political stability of a country / region

• Weather (temperature, rain, humidity)

• Seasons (peak tourist seasons, local festivals etc.)

• Initial transport cost & time

• Visa requirements (cost & duration of stay)

• Destination/activity specific holidays (Kilimanjaro, scuba diving)

• Type of trip or holiday (beach, city, hiking, adventure, culture)

• Degree of comfort/luxury expected

• Cost of daily living

• Ease of movement / infrastructure / public transport / vehicle rental

• Current opportunities (which may not always be…) - say YES to opportunities!