In the good old days they used to say “getting there, is half the fun”.
In fact, just the other day I heard someone spout this phrase which made me think, how many of us focus our attention on the actual travel to our destination, rather than the destination itself.
When planning a vacation, or just travel in general, we quite often only consider the actual destination and our itinerary during our stay. We simply assume, usually correctly, that the mode of transportation will be a quick jaunt on an airplane. This is especially true for blue-collar workers taking their one or two week vacation time they are given each year.
The old adage, “getting there is half the fun”, still rings true today. Sadly, many of us miss much of the wonders and the beauty of the world by simply selecting the most rapid form of travel possible. Instead of selecting the most enjoyable methods.
For example, consider a trip to the Grand Canyon. It’s quite easy to set up a flight, book your hotel rooms, and even arrange tours, and guides, all without leaving our desk. Basically, mapping out our entire itinerary in minutes.
However, if you...