The Three Things You Need to be Able to Plan (and replan) an Epic Adventure in 48 hours (and go to the Olympics!)

Planning a trip in 48 hours may feel impossible.  You can do it.

Sometimes, you get opportunities that happen once in a lifetime, or are too good to be true, or just suddenly come up.  While ours happened to be the Winter Olympics, you truly never know when the occasion may arise that you are going to be able to plan an incredible trip quickly.  

Here are the three things you MUST have in order to be able to be on the move very quickly.

Number 1:  A Passport

At this point, if you are interested in traveling at all, a passport is a non-negotiable.  Not only do they make documentation easier, you have the ability to go anywhere at any time.  The process to get a passport can feel overwhelming.  Click the button below if you need a little help.

Passports

Number 2: Transportation 

Finding the right flight is essential.  It's extremely important to us to budget accordingly.  And this is what makes the once in a lifetime trip worth it.  Someone is going to say that they found a flight, or a train ticket, or have a car rental that is going to be affordable.  And you're going to want to take advantage when you can.  

If you're young, pile into the car and split the cost.  Find the flights to random places cities for next to nothing.  This is in the moment planning, and the more you save, the better the trip.

Number 3: Have the Right Mindset
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No, you will never have enough money saved or time to just go away.  

Go anyway.

While there is always a level of responsiblity that goes with life, there is also a sense of freedom that comes with realizing that you can work as hard as you want, for as long as you want, and it will never be "the right time" to do much of anything.  You can always say you don't have the money, or you can't get away from work.

Go.

That's the last and greatest piece of advice.  You cannot take money with you.  You cannot make memories if you are always at work.  However, you can take memories that will last a lifetime to work with you.