Am Teen, Can't Travel
I am 15 years old and as you would expect independent travel is both a difficult and overwhelming aspiration. I've got many tentative plans for after I finish school but until then I'm looking for ways to see the world while still under the roof of parental control. My first attempt to bust out was a year and a half ago when I went to LA with my family. I had aimed to go to a local punk night at a club in Echo Park, live music being an interest of mine wherever I am. The fact that this night in particular didn't work out has not deterred me from searching for my own interests through and while travelling. As other aspiring travellers of similar ages will agree, if you are in the situation where you can't travel alone that makes it extremely difficult to look into things that solely interest you and not just your guardians. Despite these challenges I think everyone should take the opportunity to travel free while you still can because sooner or later we will have to fund and guide ourselves and who knows? That could be half the fun. If anyone has any tips (other than wait a while) for under 18s wanting to explore the world, please throw them here.
- Max Mildren, work experience student
- Max Mildren, work experience student
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