4. More Time in One Country

I know when you start planning a trip, it's natural to plan to see as many countries as possible. I implore you to rethink what you want to get out of your experience. Do you want to really immerse yourself somewhere and begin to peel away the layers of tourism and discover a beautiful country? You need more than 5 days and looking at some monuments to discover that. You won't find the heart of a country drunk at nightclubs and hostel socializing. Yes these things assist in having fun while introducing yourself to a new place but a whole country isn't made up of a pub crawl every night. 

Along with spending more time in a country, I suggest referring to number 3 and consider spending more time in other cities. If you are wanting to get to know a place, consider volunteering or working there for a couple of weeks (or even months). If you are a long-term traveler, the possibilities are endless. Some countries you were jive with more than others. Find one that you love at the beginning and explore it.

I’ll let you know a secret, the countries I stayed in the longest were my favorite ones. Spain (4 weeks), Turkey (3 weeks), Kenya (4 weeks), Tanzania (6 weeks).