To travel or not to travel

[babybee2019]

So I'm 21, he's 20 we have known each other a short while. But you know when you look at someone and know there's something there?

Anyway we just click I enjoy being with him. It's like nothing I've had before. Last night he asked me at work if I want to go travel Europe... live off a months money and see where it gets us. I know this is "off the rails" ideas. But traveling is the one thing I've always wanted to do but never found the cognacs and excuse.

Before I even consider asking my parents do you think it's anything to even consider? He's already booked the tickets due 28th feb. Am I jumping in to things? Or should I just go live my life and have fun for a while

I'd go for it personally

Why do you have to ask your parents?

Go. And what has it got to do with your parents?

Definitely go for it, I doubt very much that you will regret it. Best thing I ever did was go travelling.

Why do you need your parents permission? If you can get a month off work I’d do it, no question!

My advice is you never regret traveling. Even though I could tell you things that would curl your hair, they turn into hilarious stories for years. Your parents aren't paying for it though, right?

Why do you need to ask your parents. Do you need them to pay for it or do you have caring responsibilities.

Go! Nothing to do with your parents. It’s not very off the rails to go travelling for a month at 20. That’s exactly what you should be doing!

DO IT, I have traveled a bit, the only thing I regret is not traveling more and further. I have never been to the states, or oz, and we are TTC so I will not be going to either pre-kids.

As for your parents, firstly they should be happy for you seeing the world. Secondly, you are TWENTY ONE not 11. They can't stop you.

Talk to work and see can you take the time off without quiting your job - just in case you decide to come home after the month, at least you will still have a job to come back to!

I only ask the outta respect and of course I'll be paying for it but the person I'm going with wants to go till we have run off of money that's my only problem he has no plan what so ever

Go and ENJOY 😊
You’re only young once !
I can’t wait to retire and travel again extensively like I did at your age !!

You’ll not regret it and will have many fond memories to look back on

Go south. Northern/Western Europe is still cold at the end of February.

And have enough money in your bank account for a ticket home at the end of it. Tell him to do the same.

I would definitely go. You're young. Don't overthink it too much or expect too much to come from it, but go and have fun.

When I was 27, I got fed up, quit my job, and decided to take a much less well paid position in India so I could go traveling. I was fed up with relationships and work and just needed to get away and do something different. I met a guy two months after I moved there (also an expat working in the same city, we had mutual friends). It was an amazing time. Probably the most alive I've felt in my entire life. And this guy I met traveling and I, we've been married nearly a decade now and have two lovely dc. The best decision I could have made.

Even if absolutely nothing comes of it, why not? Just be careful of Brexit.

As long as you don't have significantly more money than him such that he is expecting to find himself for two weeks then you to both live off your inheritance from your granny (or whatever), and you won't lose your job (as you'll need money on your return if you use it all up!) it sounds great.

Fund himself, not find (though that also applies)

Go! Just have a back up plan just in case eg funds to get back suddenly if you needed to.

Maybe think ahead and get an NI number for the likes of Spain, Italy etc in case you decide to get some work somewhere to build up more funds. They are easily got, I have one for Spain from when I worked there for a summer. Applied for it here in Ireland before I went over. Same can be done from the UK.

How do you apply for the NI numbers can't I just use mine

Go, go, go!!!
Do some research on the Lonely Planet webisite/forums and have a rough idea of an itinerary so that you don’t waste money backtracking on yourselves.
Travel light, and always keep a copy of your passport separate from the original in case you lose it.
Keep a couple of hundred pounds in your account to buy a plane ticket home.
Your parents will be more comfortable with the idea if you have a plan and a plan for your return.