For Bourne, travel is a necessity. It's required to find out who he is or to evade those who are looking for him. Travel for you should be similar...to find out who you are and to evade the constant hassles of life. Don't travel for the sake of traveling or taking a vacation. You can take a vacation at the local beach or community swimming pool. Travel to indulge your senses and figure out what inspires you. Are you interested in the arts? Travel to Florence to look upon the great masterpieces. Interested in martial arts? Travel to China, Japan or Thailand and spend a week or more brushing up on a specific martial art from where it was born. Travel to explore what you set your horizons to be and escape the mundane life.
Traveling like Bourne is making most out of your resources. Use what you can, then improvise. Can't afford a business class ticket? Then try and secure a free upgrade by shmoozing with the ticket or ramp agent. If that doesn't work, then make your economy class experience a business class one with the right sight, meal from the airport, sound system, entertainment system and accessories. Need to find a great hotel for a reasonable price? Use Priceline.com or try your corporate travel program and find a hotel that will offer a discount to your firm. These little tricks will make your experience much more comfortable and will help you maximize your dollar.
When traveling to a foreign country, always learn some of the local language and culture. Bourne was well equipped in this aspect; usually by speaking the native language (French, Swiss German, German and Russian) or by learning to adapt in that environment (while living in India, and other places).
By following these tips, you can escape to another land and search for yourself like Bourne...
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