{"id":6733,"date":"2019-06-10T08:03:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T12:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksleepfly.com\/blog\/?p=6733"},"modified":"2019-06-06T19:19:28","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T23:19:28","slug":"travel-bug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/travel-bug\/","title":{"rendered":"Beating The Travel Bug When You Can&#8217;t Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1130709149-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1130709149-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1130709149.jpg 1000w' sizes='(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1130709149.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6737\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the overexposure to travel inspiration and photographs through social media, most of us don\u2019t spend the better part of our time traveling abroad. There are plenty of reasons for this. We can\u2019t travel because of health, money scheduling issues or more. It can be frustrating to be in one place when you feel the rest of the world calling to you, but what do we do when traveling really isn\u2019t attainable in the near future? There are still ways to explore other cultures without having to travel. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Exploring Your City and Outskirts <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you live, the chances are you haven\u2019t seen your city\u2019s full potential. Spend some time looking for different events happening around town. We love finding things to do through city newsletters and sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\">Eventbrite.com<\/a>. You might find a festival or event giving you a glimpse into another culture. Are you close to the beach, the mountains or the desert? Maybe it\u2019s time to pay a visit to a neighboring town? Once you remove proximity out of the equation, you could find yourself captivated by the small-town charm or breathtaking mountainscapes. \u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Discovering Another World Through Media<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yearning to travel as a way to escape your current environment? If you can\u2019t travel, why not stop by your local library and find a book or two? Whether you immerse yourself in a travel memoir or get lost in a science fiction world, you\u2019ll be able to read about things you\u2019ve never experienced before. Not much of a bookworm? There\u2019s a surplus of documentaries and shows that focus on the different aspects of travel. You can find everything from adventure-based travel videos &nbsp;to food-oriented travel shows. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Immersing Yourself in Culinary Experiences <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts of experiencing another culture through travel is food. If your finances aren\u2019t one of your hindrances, try out a restaurant that specializes in a foreign cuisine! If you\u2019d rather not shell out money to a restaurant, there\u2019s still options. Thanks to the internet, you can find dozens of authentic recipes online for whichever culture you\u2019re captivated by. Don\u2019t know where to start? Taste of Home has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/travel-around-the-world-in-80-meals\/\">80 different recipes<\/a> you can test out right now. You\u2019ll get the flavors of the world without straying from your own kitchen. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Reassessing Your Limitations<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> Look at your restrictions. If your main hindrance is getting time off from work, make a list of closer locations that you can visit on a three-day weekend associated with a government holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re too tight on money. Examine your budget and see if you can cut anything from your expenses. Yes, there\u2019s always that example of cutting out your morning latte from Starbucks, but it\u2019s a metaphor for filtering what is essential and what is not. Nowadays, there are also many cheap travel websites and search engines that can bring the costs down. One of our favorites is Russell Hannon&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Break The Travel Barrier (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/breakthetravelbarrier.com\" target=\"_blank\">Break The Travel Barrier<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have mobility issues? Knowing which countries are the most accessible and disability-friendly can make your travel plans less intimidating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategy to squeeze in more travel largely depends on your limitations, and it\u2019s possible to make a breakthrough once you\u2019ve pinpointed the biggest obstacles in your way. 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