To find out some tips for getting the most out of traveling, we spoke with Lillie Marshall, traveler, teacher, writer, and artist from Boston. You can call Lillie a serial traveler, with a solo trip around the world and countless trips stretching around 7 continents. She also traveled with a toddler, and despite having a family, she still relishes solo travel. Check out her adventures and lifestyle tips on AroundTheWorldL.com Travel and Life Blog.
It's no secret that often things go against the plan while traveling, but Lillie says it’s vital to embrace the adage, "The journey is the destination." “Flight get delayed? See that as part of the adventure and story!” she laughed. If you’re new to traveling, there are some common things you should know about. “A big mistake I've seen is trying to pack in too many things in too short a time. Go slow, don't try to do 15 sights in one day, and build in time for naps, reading, relaxing art, and just wandering.”
When asked whether people are getting more experienced in traveling and therefore are less prone to failure, Lillie said that “nowadays people aren't necessarily more experienced, but the internet has changed everything by giving us more background knowledge and the ability to look up maps and tips with the click of a button.”“Solo traveling is THE BEST,” Lillie argues. “My favorite tip about it is that it doesn't have to stop even after you're married and have kids! The 'Momcations' I've taken alone since giving birth have been some of the best travel experiences I've had,” she concluded.
The traveler duo thinks the best way to learn about unbeaten paths is by simply exploring. "Ditch the hop-on-hop-off options and grab a city map (or just use digital maps on your phone) and go on an adventure. It's perfectly okay to want to see popular attractions but travel between them on foot if possible. It's the curious sights in-between that are so much more interesting and unusual. A cute family-run bistro, an obscure century-old shop, a friendly local with a story to tell," the wife and husband explained in a previous interview.
