10. Be realistic

It’s all well and good that you want to go to the Maldives and stay in an overwater bungalow for two weeks for your honeymoon but only have a $2000 budget… travel agents are good at finding you great deals- but they’re not miracle workers. Be a little more realistic with your requests, be flexible and willing to negotiate on certain requests if your budget doesn’t meet the reality.

Melissa Shearer, a former international travel consultant, is a full-time travel blogger, dream-chaser and adventure seeker.  She’s given up the 9-to-5 in pursuit of living her life on her own terms and has been travelling, working and living abroad since 2010. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she has called the likes of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand’s Far North “home” and prefers living her life out of her 75L backpack.  When she’s not too busy throwing herself out of airplanes, scuba diving with sharks or volunteering hands-on with lions, she’s sharing her experiences with the world on her blog The Mellyboo Project.  Be sure to follow her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and don’t be afraid to say “hi.”

Republished with permission from The Mellyboo Project.