quite sure how to get started.

You're in the right place. In case you're

new, we're Marko and Alex, the Vagabrothers,

and we've been traveling the world for

the last five years. During that time

we've learned how to make big travel

dreams happen on small budgets, and now

we're sharing our favorite tips, tricks,

and hacks on how to turn your bucket list

into reality. This is the first video in

a brand new series about how to travel

around the world for cheap. This video

is going to give you 10 reasons why you

should travel the world, not next year,

but right now. The information in this

series can be used for trips of any size:

two weeks, two months, or two years, but

there will be extra information for

those of you planning the ultimate

adventure - a full year around the world

known as, " A Gap Year." We're releasing new

travel- tips videos all summer long,

covering everything from the basics ,like

where to go, how much it costs, and what

you need to hit the road, to super pro

travel hacks that will save you money,

time, and stress when you are out there

traveling the world. So if you haven't

already, make sure you hit the subscribe

button and turn on notifications so

you're first to know when we drop each video

from this series. For now, just sit back,

relax ,and get ready for some serious

wanderlust.

You're watching Vagabrothers, and this

is how to travel around the world.

So first things first,

why should you travel the world?

Why should you leave behind everything

familiar to go halfway around the world

for weeks, months, years at a time? In this

first video, we're going to be discussing

the pros and the cons of taking time off

to travel the world. Even the bravest

souls have enough doubts to kick the

idea down the road until next year.

For those of you who are still in school,

not only do you have to convince

yourself that's a good reason, you also

to convince your parents. Here's a

list of 10 reasons why you should travel

the world right now. Travel sounds great,

but why should I do it now?

Number 1: life is short ....the sad truth

is death can come to any of us at any

time, and when it does, you want to make

sure that you don't have any regrets.

That's what your bucket list is all

about.. things that you want to do before

you kick the bucket , the bucket being a

metaphor for your life ending,

If traveling around the world is at the top

of your bucket list, why are you putting it off?

Beyond that, the older you get, the

harder it is to take time off. Life keeps

throwing new pressures at you: first get

in a good school: then get a good job:

than a promotion: then a family: then kids

and a home. Sooner or later, you've realized

that your whole life has passed by and

you haven't done the one thing that you

wanted to do: travel.

That is why you should

travel the world now because when it

comes to travel, having enough time is

more important than having enough money.

The older you get, the more money you have,

but the less time you have. So now that

you're young, you might be broke, but

you've got time.

No matter what age you are, just

realize that it is easier to put your life

on pause now than it will ever be again.

But what about more immediate

practical things that my parents would

care about, like my education?

There's only so much you can learn from

books, Travel teaches from experience ,and

experience is the best teacher of all.

What better way to learn about history

than hiking up Machu Picchu, exploring

Angkor Wat at dawn, or wandering

ancient Roman ruins?

That's what makes travel so

valuable because it opens your mind and

broaden your perspectives. But what if

you have no idea what you want to do

with your life , dude?

First of all chill out.

You've got your whole life to figure

that question out.

And as cliche as it sounds,

travel can help you find yourself.

Sometimes we don't know who we are, and

what we want to do until we step away from

family and friends and tune into our

inner voice. After college, I traveled

through Southeast Asia, started blogging

and storytelling, which eventually led me

to team up with my brothers to found

this channel.

That's because travel gives you the

space to just be you in a way that you

could never do back home. If not for

travel, who knows what we'd be doing.

I'd probably be like Ben Stiller at Night in

the Museum, honestly. I'm a history and

anthropology major; that's like my only option.

I'd be a male stripper. Okay.

But dude, shouldn't I be like working?

There's no reason that travel can't help

you get experience in your career. If you

plan to study medicine and become a

doctor, why not volunteer delivering

vaccines in a clinic? Or if you're just

working to earn cash, why not do it abroad?

Seasonal and short-term jobs are a great

way to finance long term travel.

Dude, don't they like speak a different

language there???

I barely speak English, man.

Traveling abroad is a great way to

learn a new language, an essential asset in

our global economy. Why not brush up on

your high school Spanish by taking a

trip through Latin America? Trust me,

you'll be fluent in no time. Listo?

Vamanos!

- especially if you find a local lover.

They say the best language teachers are

between the sheets.

Okay. I can get behind that.

But Vagabros, do you really think I

can pull it off ? I mean, I can barely even

fry an egg. Sure you can.

Travel teaches you one of life's most important skills:

self-reliance. You'll feel a lasting

confidence once you've been able to

navigate India's train systems or learn

enough Chinese to order a meal.

All right Bros, but when I get back,

how do I get a job?

Besides being the experience of a lifetime,

travel can be a great resume builder.

Tell your interviewer about the time

your backpack got stolen in Bangkok.

You had 50 bucks and 48 hours to replace

your passport and catch a flight home.

That shows resourcefulness and calm

under pressure. But there are some drawbacks

to travel, so let's talk about the cons.

Travel sounds great, but what about money?

Travel is not as expensive as you think.

New planes that are super

fuel-efficient are making travel costs

really low. Would you believe me if

I told you that you get a non-stop

round-trip ticket from LAX to Europe for

less than 500 bucks? Once you're on the

ground, there's plenty of ways to keep

your travel expenses extremely low.

We're going to talk about that in a different

video, but for now just know that you

don't have to break the bank to travel the world.

What if I don't the time?

I just got to grad school. I can't put that off.

Well, most schools will allow you to

defer for up to a year, and if you just

landed a good job, ask your boss if you can

start in a couple of months. Even taking

a couple of weeks to travel before

diving headfirst into work is worthwhile.

But be careful because you might catch

travel bug. But seriously, Bros, I've been

watching the news. Is it safe to leave the

country right now? True, the world does

seem like a dangerous place right now,

but most places are totally fine.

Seriously, don't believe everything you

see on the news.

But what are my parents going to say?

I'm a man, but still a child.

Parents worry about everything,

and whether or not you're

a fully grown man or woman you

are still a child to your parents.

Pause this video, take some notes. We've

given you plenty of good responses to

all of their concerns. Don't worry.

Parents freak out, but eventually they

will come around. Have we convinced you yet?

Traveling around the world does not need

to be a dream. Let's make it a reality.

Stay tuned for the rest of this series

to find out how to make it happen.

Starting with the next video: the cheapest and

best countries around the world to visit

right now. Alright guys and girls if

you've enjoyed this video, you know what

to do: give it a thumbs- up, drop a comment,

ask your questions and stuff in the

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remember to subscribe and turn on

notification. Share this video with your

travel buddies. In the meantime, stay

curious, keep exploring, and we'll see you

guys on the road. Peace.