The Dutch have a saying: “He who is outside his door already has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” It’s one of my travel quotes. The first step in any endeavor is always the hardest. It takes courage. You have to overcome your fears and that’s not always easy. I remember how hard it was to take the first step when I started traveling. I was scared and nervous. Would everything turn out alright? Once I got out the door, I realized there was nothing to worry. It was all in my head.
The first step doesn’t need to be big. It can start at home by being a local tourist. Most people never explore their backyard and doing so is the easiest way to get into the travel mindset.
Today, we’re launching a Travel Action Challenge on the community forums designed to help people take the first step. Having a supportive community behind you can make it a lot easier to take the leap and we want to be here to encourage and support you.
And in this challenge we’re encouraging you to be a local tourist.
Get out there. Explore your area. Do something new. Being a local tourist is a great way to stay in the travel frame of mind. Here are the details: