‘Truly, travel gives you stories to tell and memories to love.’

I feel really proud and happy to say that I have visited 39 places over the summer. Even though I know that this is the end of the spectacular summer that I had, I know that these moments will be embraced. Some days, I and my sister went to 5 places in one day whilst on other days, we spent hours in only one place. I truly feel grateful to have been able to go out with my sister (who needs a partner when you have a family). From the graffiti that I saw in Shoreditch to the wind rushing through my body in Victoria Park, I loved every second of it. In this article, I will hopefully reveal the ways that my sister and I were able to travel to so many of the best places in London.

Save up some money for travelling

If you want to pay for your own travels, it is recommended to save up some money for travelling throughout the year.

Research places around you

If you want to start travelling, you must start off by being comfortable and familiar with your own surroundings. I thought it would be great to travel around in London first, so I researched in Google to find the best places in London. I found many places near me.

Write the places in a Google Doc

You should then consider which places interest you. Write these places on a piece of paper or a Google Doc and it would be useful to also search up in Google Maps how long it will take you to get there, and with which transport.

Take someone with you

It would be really useful to have someone go with you as travelling solo can sometimes get boring. Luckily, my sister and I were able to go together as my sister is an adult but seek your parents’ permission, go out with them or just get everyone along with you.

Schedule which days you are free and check the weather forecast

It is advised to then speak to the people that you are travelling with and negotiate when you are free. For example, some days I was busy with other events and some days my sister had work so you need to agree when and where you are going.

Also, check the weather forecast as you don’t want it to be raining if you are going to a park.

Pack your bag and other essentials

It is really important to have essentials with you on the trip in case of an emergency. These things include your phone, headphones, snacks, money, tissue, an umbrella and other necessary things.

Have Google Maps ready 

One of you should have data so you can track how to get to the destination. One tip that my sister used is also to screenshot the way you are taking and have the app on without data as it still keeps tracking. Try and see if it works for you!

Take pictures

It is good to have fun and take pictures in that place to look back at them a few years later or at the end of the summer. But make sure you are actually allowed to take pictures in that specific place first!

Have a motivation to travel

Whether it is to have a cute Instagram feed or have stories to tell your friends about all the wonderful places, have a motivation to travel. Otherwise, you will never feel like to get out of your house in the summer.

Just have fun

The main reason for travelling is to have fun, so don’t make it seem like a chore, just enjoy all the seconds you spend with the person you are travelling with.

I hope this inspires at least one of you to travel. Travelling is amazing but seek your parents’ permission first. Make sure to share this article with your family and friends. Please check out my other articles:

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!