"Life is short and the world is wide. So travel while you're still alive."

The fact that you are reading this piece makes it clear that you really want to travel across the world. You want to experience the thrill, joy and serenity of it. 

You want to witness the heart-warming and inspiring moments that those travellers talk about all the time in their posts, videos, and blogs. But it seems you are stuck.

You are confused about the first step and the journey because all your life you have either been at a place studying or working or chilling with the same people or you have tried travelling but have always been encircled by the same culture and bound by the same thoughts.

So now, you don't know how to begin. But don't you worry, we bring you the top 5 simple and basic things that can help you start off your travelling journey really well:

Start Small.

This implies every single thing that you want to grow upon. Be it a hobby, skill, business, or just anything. Consider taking baby steps like travelling in and around the city you live in.

In case you want to be a solo traveller but haven't even started with people then start with people first. This will help you gain confidence which will in turn help you during solo ventures.

Hang out with your friends and explore all the great, mesmerizing places nearby which will also get you more interested and inspired to travelling.

Start exploring places alone after a while and experience your time alone. Enjoy your own company and realize facts about yourself throughout. Eventually, take a small leap of faith at regular intervals of time by choosing to go a bit far from your city each time.

Trust me, it's the best feeling ever.

2. Have basic research done about the place.

No matter what the place and how many people, always try to gather some information about the place before you land on it. This will not only help you get clarity of the place but also decide whether you really want to go to that place at that point in time or not.

Apart from that, it will also help you select the activities that you'd want to do there instead of wasting your time by just hopping around here and there when you actually visit it.

3. Have a good set-up with yourself.

Now, this is a wider topic to talk about. Travelling comes with its own pros and cons which need to be considered by every traveller out there, especially beginners.

You may come across a bad network area and lose track of your destination if you are following paths with digital mediums. Or you may come across pickpockets that might trick you and make you end up feeling upset about your decision to travel.

So, don't let that happen. Be careful while you enjoy it. Have a good phone with a good sim and network plan. Have the right luggage for yourself with safety options. And travel like a pro!

4. Plan a budget if you are concerned about money.

Most people don't take up travelling even if they really want to, due to the fact that they think it's costlier than anything. But, with good planning and smarter management, you can always travel with a reasonable budget.

How to make a budget?

Research. Start by digging into the average price of the place that you want to visit. Take cheaper but well maintained and safe alternatives like hostels instead of hotels or buses instead of cabs etc. Explore and get the best hostel at a reasonable price around your destination.

Book your tickets early so that you won't regret scrolling the prices of flights or train journeys right before you want to get off.

Travel out of the season. This doesn't mean travelling to a totally different point of the year because that will make you miss out on the beauty of the right time of visit. But travel a bit off-season like a few months earlier or a few months after the season so that it gets cheaper to book the destinations.

That's it! Let your soul fly high and rejuvenate through beautiful journeys, experiences and memories.