In this Slideshow, we'll show you how to find the PERFECT place to find if you want to travel for 6 months or More. This includes: Finding the EXACT cost of living of any country, creating travel goals, finding the right Visa, cultural norms, and finding the right lifestyle locations. This lesson is one of 14 in our Epic Travel Planning Series: Discover how to upgrade your life through Traveling. For more lessons like this, visit us at EPICTRAVEL.GUIDE or get 50% off our Udemy Course with this link: https://www.udemy.com/epictravelguide/?couponCode=slideshare

1. What do I want to do?
And
Where do I want to go?
EPICTRAVEL.GUIDE
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

2. Common
Travel
Excuses:
When
I
RETIRE
I’ll
travel
the
world….
When
I’m
RICH
I’ll
be
able
to
travel…
When
I’ve
made
it
I’ll
be
able
to
go
for
my
dreams.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

3. You
don’t
have
to
be
rich
to
go
for
your
travel
dreams!
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

4. The Most Important Question?
WHAT DO I WANT TO DO THE MOST?
You can plan you entire trip around
your unique vision.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

5. Examples:
-Bike across a continent.
-Be at peace in the mountains.
-Heal my body.
-Find lovers in exotic places.
-Volunteer on a project that could save the world.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

6. Ask yourself these questions:
-Whats an experience I want to have?
What’s
a
skill
I
want
to
learn?
What’s
a
problem
in
the
world
I
want
to
solve?
What
are
my
passions
and
hobbies?
What’s
a
challenge
I’m
facing
I
want
to
overcome?
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

7. Having your dreams in front of you
will help you save up,
whether you make $100,000 or 20,000.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

8. Don’t
be
afraid
to
think
of
what
you
REALLY
want.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?

9. Considerations for Finding a Place:
Cost of Living
Cultural Norms
Visa Requirements
Language
Safety
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go?

10. Cost of Living is one of the biggest considerations.
-In “Developing” parts of the world, you can live lavishly
for a fraction of the cost of what you do at home:
Ex. South America, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa.
-In “Developed”countries you need to be careful if you
want to travel around for months at a time.
Ex. U.S.A, Canada, Australia, NZ, Norway, France, U.K. Japan,
S. Korea.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Cost of Living

11. Resources for estimating Cost of Living Abroad:
-NUMBEO.COM
-EXPATISTAN.COM
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Cost of Living

12. Cost of Living Case Study:
Oakland, California vs. Chisinau Moldova
If you spend $4000 monthly in Oakland, you
would spend around $800 monthy in Chisinau.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Cost of Living

13. Cost of Living Case Study:
Oakland, California vs. Guadalajara,Mexico.
If you spend $4000 monthly in Oakland, you
would spend around $769.00 monthy in
Guadalajara.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Cost of Living

14. To REALLY get a clear sense of cost of living:
-Talk to someone with a similar lifestyle to you
in a country you want to travel to.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Cost of Living

15. What are are culture norms like?
-Are they restrictive, religious, would
they look down on your sexuality or lifestyle?
-If you are openly gay, you might want to avoid
countries that persecute homosexuality. Also some
countries might not have gender equality or might
not accept your religion.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

16. Lifestyle needs-
Ex.
If
you’re
lifestyle
involves
drugs,
then
avoid
countries
and
regions
where
the
drug
penalty
would
be
DEATH,
for
example…Southeast
Asia.
This
is
common
sense.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

17. Natural Needs-
If you love and crave nature, then you might
want to avoid extended travel in polluted
mega cities. Ex. Shangai, L.A., Chicago.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

18. Language-
A big thing to take into account. If you are not fluent, are you
willing to take the time to learn it?
If you do not want to learn a language, maybe consider traveling in
English-only countries.
It might not be worth it to learn obscure languages.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

19. Safety is usually a matter of common sense.
-Avoid countries going throug a civil war and
crime waves.
Ex. Syria, Iraq,Afghanistan Somalia, Sudan,
Sinoloa (Region of Mexico)
-Most of the world is safe to travel in.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

20. Safety is usually a matter of common sense.
-One of the biggest fears before you go,
And one the smallest when you are traveling.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

21. Safety is usually a matter of common sense.
-Travel Safety Map:
http://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/travel-­‐
warnings/
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Culture

22. The Visa Process may seem intimidatingbut it it is workable.
Visa types:
Working Holiday
Travel Visa
Visitors Visa
Work Visa
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

23. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
Europe:
Visa Free (Up to 90 days)
Temporary (3-6 months)
Vistors Visa Student Visa
Travel Visa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Student Visa, Work-Residency Visa,
Working Holiday (Ireland)
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

24. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
South America/Mexico:
Visa Free (Up to 90 days)
Temporary (3+ months)
Multiple Entry Visa/Tourist Visa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Student Visa, Tourist Visa,
Multiple Entree Visa
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

25. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
Australia/NZ:
Visa Free (Up to 30 days)
Temporary (3+ months)
Travel Visa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Working Holiday Visa,
Student Visa, Work Visa
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

26. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
Asia:
Visa Free (Up to 30 days)
Temporary (3+ months)
Multiple Entry Visa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Working Holiday Visa (SouthKorea)
Work Visa, Multiple Entry Visa
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

27. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
Africa:
Visa Free (Up to 30 days)
Temporary (3+ months)
Multiple Entry Tourist VIsa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Multiple Entry Visa
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

28. International
Visa’s
for
U.S.
Citizens.
Middle East:
Temporary (1-3 months)
Multiple Entry Tourist VIsa
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Multiple Entry Visa,
-You
could
be
barred
from
Islamic
countries
after
visiting
Isreal.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

29. U.S.
Visa
for
International
Travelers
U.S.A/Canada
Temporary (3 months)
ESTA Program
Long Term (6-12 Months)
Student Visa, Work Visa
Working Holiday (for Canadians)
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

30. WORKING
HOLIDAY
VISAS
-Usually under 30, need a CollegeDegree.
-U.S. Citizens can get a Working Holiday Visa in
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea,
And Ireland.
-Citzens of Canada, the U.K, NZ, Australia,
And the E.U. have a major advantage for
Getting workingHoliday Visas.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

31. Millions of Travelers go through the Visa process
every year.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Where do I Want to Go? Visa Requirements
VISA
and
Culture
RESEARCH
SITES
http://global-­‐goose.com
www.worldtravelguide.net

32. Module 2- Overcoming Travel Fears and Pitfalls.
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
The Next Module

33. Answer These Questions:
Whats an experience I want to have?
What’s
a
skill
I
want
to
learn?
What’s
a
problem
in
the
world
I
want
to
solve?
What
are
my
passions
and
hobbies?
What’s
a
challenge
I’m
facing
I
want
to
overcome?
Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Module 1 Assignments

34. Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Module 1 Assignments
Cost of LivingEstimate:
1. Go to Numbeo.com
2. Compare Cost of Livingin your city to sites you want to travel in.
*Cost of LivingCalculator*
3. Make a “Cost of LivingEstimate”for the country you want to travel in for
10 months.
*Cost of LivingEstimator*

35. Module 1- What do I want to do, and Where do I want to go?
Module 1 Assignment
VISA REQUIREMENTS
1. Go to www.global-goose.com and www.worldtravelguide.net
2. Check the Visa Requirements for the Country you want to travel to.
3. Find out what kind of Visa you will need to travel in the country for 6
months to 1 year.

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