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A planned trip or "Where my feet are, there my head"?

Planlanmış səyahət, yoxsa "Ayağım hara, başım da ora"?

Those who want to travel choose one of two forms of travel according to time and place planning. Either they plan their trip from start to finish and stick to the program, or they prefer to travel completely spontaneously. That is, they choose the "where my feet are, there my head" approach. Depending on your outlook on life and lifestyle, one of the two methods may be more attractive and suitable for you. In this article, we will talk about these two ways of traveling. Thus, you will be able to choose the form of travel that suits you and get to know a different way of enriching your personal travel experiences.

Planned travel: Safety and security

A planned trip, as the name suggests, requires detailed research before the trip begins. In this type of travel, matters such as the destination country, the purchase of air tickets and the selection of the start and end time of the trip, which hotel to spend the night in, transfer and meals, and the selection of the travel route are determined in advance. This form gives travelers several advantages:  

Safety and security 

Planning everything in advance helps to avoid unpleasant situations that may arise during the trip. For example, sometimes problems can arise during spontaneous trips during hotel reservations. You can make payments that exceed your budget for hotel and transportation travel. Planning ahead reduces the likelihood of such problems. 

Effective use of time

A planned trip allows you to see more places in the time you have. It is important to optimally manage the time to walk each of your routes that you have drawn for yourself.

Detailed investigation

This type of travel allows you to do more research and gather information about your destination. You can enrich your trip by gathering information about its historical places and the events that happened there. This will make your trip more memorable and interesting.

Budget planning 

A planned form of travel is recommended in order to use the budget allocated for your trip better and more economically. By planning where and how much to spend, travelers can avoid unexpected overspends. 

"Where my feet go, there my head goes": Freedom and adventure

A trip without any program or itinerary is a spontaneous trip. This type of travel has the following advantages:

A sense of freedom

Going on an unplanned trip gives a person the opportunity to embark on new adventures and discover new places at any time. Travelers can adapt to their ever-changing desires and interests. This brings with it a sense of freedom. 

An adrenaline-filled journey 

If you love adventure, spontaneous travel is for you. Going out without knowing where you're going to meet you will increase your adrenaline hormone levels. You will make your trip more exciting and interesting. 

Instant decision making

Not having a specific plan can help you make snap decisions about your trip. For example, you can decide to stay a few days longer in a place you have just seen, whose nature and people you love. Or you might decide on the spur of the moment to visit a place you've only heard about during your travels to get a deeper insight into its culture. 

Stress-free travel

This form of travel is ideal for those who do not want to tire themselves by thinking. It gives you the opportunity to live different and unforgettable experiences without thinking about details and with a clear mind. 

Which is more appropriate?

When considering which of these two forms of travel, it is important to consider the purpose of your trip. 

Business trips

Since there is a time constraint on business trips, a planned trip is suitable. Because it is important to be at the planned address on time with various meetings, conferences and events.

Cultural and historical interests

For those who want to see historical places and cultural monuments, a planned trip is more appropriate. Because you can stand in line for hours for the museum you want to see. You can identify interesting event and festival venues and dates by planning your trip in advance. 

Love of adventure and nature

Spontaneous travel is more suitable for those who love nature and adventure. For people who love camping, hiking, and nature walks, a planned trip can be limiting.

Long-term trips

For long-term travelers, a spontaneous approach may be more appropriate. Since the movement in such trips is not planned according to a certain time frame, travelers get the opportunity to visit different places than usual. 

Finally;

Depending on your different needs and goals, you can use both forms of travel. The main thing is to remember that both planned and spontaneous trips, which you choose according to your nature, character and approach, the main goal is to gain new experiences and enjoy the trip. 

We wish you travels full of new experiences and pleasant memories

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