{"id":2995,"date":"2012-09-17T09:29:40","date_gmt":"2012-09-17T15:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2012-12-14T12:26:50","modified_gmt":"2012-12-14T19:26:50","slug":"great-trips-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=2995","title":{"rendered":"Eight Great First Trips Outside of the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has felt any degree of apprehension about taking their first trip outside of the country needs to read Brad’s post about taking your first international trip<\/a>. \u00a0Alongside his post it would be good for you to know what would be a good way to ease into your first trip.<\/p>\n

Most of these locations have the “All-inclusive” resorts, but if you’re looking for a real cultural experience I recommend that you steer clear of them.\u00a0 Try to get off the beaten path and experience the foods, culture, and people of the place that you’re traveling.\u00a0 The first time might be nerve-racking, but it’s not so bad.<\/p>\n

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  3. \"\"<\/a>Thailand<\/strong>– \u00a0You might be confused by this because you probably think that Thailand would be tough to navigate. \u00a0The fortunate thing about Thailand is that everything is written in Thai and English. \u00a0Every restaurant has their menu in English and the servers all speak English too.\u00a0 The food is absolutely incredible.\u00a0 I found it interesting that their breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are all pretty similar.\u00a0 Wouldn’t you just assume that everyone has “breakfast foods” or “dinner foods?”\u00a0 If you’ve been planning on having a custom suit made, this is a great place to have it done.\u00a0 Your other suits will never be quite the same.\u00a0 Make sure you order some mangoes and sticky rice for me!<\/li>\n
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  7. \"\"<\/a>Canada<\/strong>– \u00a0Ok, this is cheating. \u00a0Canada is very similar to the US.\u00a0 You won’t see too many differences other than you need to be sure that you’re driving in kilometers instead of miles.\u00a0 The Mounties will catch you and most likely won’t let you off the hook.\u00a0 The Banff National Park is INCREDIBLE.\u00a0 This place has Idaho and Colorado beat if you ask me.\u00a0 The currency is pretty easy to manage because the exchange rate is close to 1:1.\u00a0 The only other problem is things are still 25% more expensive up there.\u00a0 Ouch.<\/li>\n
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    Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany<\/p><\/div>\n

    Germany<\/strong>– I’m no beer drinker, but this place is the mecca of beer drinking.\u00a0 Bavaria (Southern Germany) is known for its pretzels and beer.\u00a0 Unfortunately I wasn’t able to visit a Beer-garden, but it is something that I want to do before I die.\u00a0 Germany is loaded with castles, rivers, and people.\u00a0 They are a very industrial people, and they are very precise too.\u00a0 Their engineering is top notch, so you can spend your time touring the BMW factory, driving one on the autobahn.\u00a0 My trip through Germany was WAY too short this April.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Their food is top notch, and the bratwursts are definitely worth the trip alone.\u00a0 Make sure you order a bowl of kraut when you’re there.\u00a0 Wow that stuff is good!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hopefully this post has further inspired you to take the trip of a lifetime.\u00a0 Your first will definitely not be your last either.\u00a0 This is just the beginning.\u00a0 Keep wanderlusting with us.\u00a0 Start today by getting 40,000 Ultimate Rewards from the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card!
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