There is a world that lies beyond what we see every day and it is extensive and amazing; and thanks to airplanes, trains, and cars it is almost all accessible.

Often times it is very easy to forget the world beyond where we are. It can seem like Faith Lutheran or Las Vegas is the whole world and nothing else lies beyond. Traveling is an experience unlike any other. It allows you to learn in various ways and see the world and its myriads of cultures, peoples, and landscapes.

Celebrities like the Kardashians may make it seem like traveling is an expensive and luxurious venture that is out of reach for the average person, it is actually very achievable when properly organized.

Not all trips need to be a trip to exotic locations around the world; some of the best trips are just a couple hours away. For example, in Las Vegas, some road trips could include drives to California or national parks such as Zion, Red Rock, and Death Valley.

While the task of traveling may seem daunting, the most important thing in any traveling adventure is planning. Carli Nelson,  a senior, says, “I have planned trips in the U.S. by myself to California, Utah, Idaho, and Seattle. Internationally, I planned the trip to the Cayman Islands and Fiji.”

When neatly and timely planned the biggest excursions can be very manageable. Many sites such as TripHobo, provide you complete planning templates and organize all travel fares and hotel bookings. You can also map out and organize trips yourself without any fancy sites or templates.

The biggest factor in traveling is cost. There are many different variables based on traveling style, which contribute to your trip’s price tag; and if managed correctly and planned well the cost can be quite low. When asked to estimate the price tag of a trip to Europe; senior, Hailey Petersen said, “I’d say with average accommodation for one person you could do it with $2,500.”

Whether you want to take a trip to a nearby attraction or fly around the world traveling is always within reach. With enough planning and the many online tools that are available, any trip can be available at your fingertips. No matter how small the trip every trip is important and provides memories and lessons that are not easily forgotten. So get out there and plan a trip, whether it’s in a plane, train, or automobile, it’ll be worth it!