{"id":22218,"date":"2025-04-21T14:17:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=22218"},"modified":"2025-04-21T14:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:47:46","slug":"best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Incredible Places to Visit in India Before 30"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"image credits \ncottonbro studio via pexels\nthings to do before turning 30\nplaces to visit before 30\ntravel before 30\" class=\"wp-image-22220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coot-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#Why_Travel_in_Your_20s_is_a_Different_Game\" >Why Travel in Your 20s is a Different Game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#1_Spiti_Valley_%E2%80%93_The_Land_of_No_Phone_Signal_and_Thats_a_Good_Thing\" >1. Spiti Valley \u2013 The Land of No Phone Signal, and That\u2019s a Good Thing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#2_Hampi_%E2%80%93_The_Ruins_That_Are_Cooler_Than_Any_History_Book\" >2. Hampi \u2013 The Ruins That Are Cooler Than Any History Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#3_Rann_of_Kutch_%E2%80%93_Where_Youll_Question_Reality\" >3. Rann of Kutch \u2013 Where You\u2019ll Question Reality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#4_Meghalaya_%E2%80%93_Where_Nature_Decided_to_Show_Off\" >4. Meghalaya \u2013 Where Nature Decided to Show Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#5_Andaman_%E2%80%93_The_Place_Where_You_Finally_Learn_to_Swim\" >5. Andaman \u2013 The Place Where You Finally Learn to Swim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#6_Pushkar_%E2%80%93_Where_Youll_Ride_a_Camel_and_Eat_the_Best_Street_Food\" >6. Pushkar \u2013 Where You\u2019ll Ride a Camel and Eat the Best Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#7_Tawang_%E2%80%93_The_Place_That_Will_Test_Your_Road_Trip_Skills\" >7. Tawang \u2013 The Place That Will Test Your Road Trip Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#8_Varkala_%E2%80%93_The_Beach_Thats_Not_Overcrowded_Yet\" >8. Varkala \u2013 The Beach That\u2019s Not Overcrowded (Yet!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#9_Bir_Billing_%E2%80%93_Where_You_Jump_Off_a_Cliff_for_Fun\" >9. Bir Billing \u2013 Where You Jump Off a Cliff for Fun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-travel-in-india-before-30\/#10_Ziro_Valley_%E2%80%93_The_Place_With_Music_and_Rice_Beer\" >10. Ziro Valley \u2013 The Place With Music and Rice Beer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-travel-in-your-20s-is-a-different-game\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Travel_in_Your_20s_is_a_Different_Game\"><\/span><strong>Why Travel in Your 20s is a Different Game<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something about travelling in your 20s that hits differently. You have the energy to trek for hours, the guts to try the spiciest street food, and the ability to survive on a shoestring budget. You\u2019re not looking for luxury yet\u2014you want stories, unforgettable moments, and maybe a few reckless decisions that turn into lifelong memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before you start picking vacations based on how nice the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/goa\/villas-in-goa\">villa in Goa<\/a> looks, take this list of places to visit in India before 30 and make your 20s count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-spiti-valley-the-land-of-no-phone-signal-and-thats-a-good-thing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spiti_Valley_%E2%80%93_The_Land_of_No_Phone_Signal_and_Thats_a_Good_Thing\"><\/span><strong>1. Spiti Valley \u2013 The Land of No Phone Signal, and That\u2019s a Good Thing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people talk about Spiti as the \u201ccold desert\u201d or \u201cMini Tibet,\u201d but what they don\u2019t tell you is how liberating it feels to have zero mobile network. Imagine this: no WhatsApp pings, no work emails, just the sound of the wind and some of the clearest night skies you\u2019ll ever see, giving you one of the best travel experiences in India for people under 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This place isn\u2019t just about monasteries and beautiful views\u2014it\u2019s about completely disconnecting. You\u2019ll have actual, uninterrupted conversations with people. Plus, it\u2019s probably the only place where running out of petrol is an adventure, not a nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-do:<\/strong> Try the home-cooked meals at a local\u2019s house. They\u2019ll tell you stories that no travel blog ever will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-hampi-the-ruins-that-are-cooler-than-any-history-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hampi_%E2%80%93_The_Ruins_That_Are_Cooler_Than_Any_History_Book\"><\/span><strong>2. Hampi \u2013 The Ruins That Are Cooler Than Any History Book<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampi isn\u2019t just a place with old temples. It\u2019s a place where you can spend your morning climbing boulders, your afternoon discovering abandoned ruins that look straight out of an adventure film, and your evening at a hippie caf\u00e9 by the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to feel like you\u2019ve travelled back in time? Rent a bicycle and explore the deserted streets of what was once a mighty empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Stay in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/karnataka\/villas-in-hampi\"><strong>villa in Hampi<\/strong><\/a> instead of a hotel for an even more immersive experience. The local guesthouses are where you meet fellow crazy travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-rann-of-kutch-where-youll-question-reality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rann_of_Kutch_%E2%80%93_Where_Youll_Question_Reality\"><\/span><strong>3. Rann of Kutch \u2013 Where You\u2019ll Question Reality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image credits Arkadeepmeta via wikimedia\ntourism in india\nexplore in India\ntravel in India\ngujarat tourism\nRann of Kutch \" class=\"wp-image-22222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arkadeepmeta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one place in India that feels like another planet, it\u2019s the Rann of Kutch. The white salt desert stretches so far that it looks like an endless sheet of ice, but when you walk on it, you realise it\u2019s warm and crunchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit during the Rann Utsav, and you\u2019ll experience traditional Gujarati music under a sky so full of stars, you might mistake it for a planetarium. Also, camels look extra cool against the white background\u2014perfect for that once-in-a-lifetime photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why before 30?<\/strong> Because sleeping in a tent here in your 40s might not feel as exciting as it does now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-meghalaya-where-nature-decided-to-show-off\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Meghalaya_%E2%80%93_Where_Nature_Decided_to_Show_Off\"><\/span><strong>4. Meghalaya \u2013 Where Nature Decided to Show Off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterfalls, caves, living root bridges\u2014Meghalaya feels like nature\u2019s personal art gallery. But here\u2019s the real reason you need to visit before you\u2019re 30: the treks are no joke. The 3,500-step trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge will make you question all your life choices, but when you finally reach, you\u2019ll forget the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re the kind of person who loves weird travel experiences, visit the village of Kongthong, where people have songs instead of names. Locals whistle a unique tune to call each other\u2014it\u2019s like living in a musical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-andaman-the-place-where-you-finally-learn-to-swim\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Andaman_%E2%80%93_The_Place_Where_You_Finally_Learn_to_Swim\"><\/span><strong>5. Andaman \u2013 The Place Where You Finally Learn to Swim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"image credits Ritiks via wikimedia\" class=\"wp-image-22223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-370x256.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-770x534.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ritiks.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Andaman isn\u2019t just about beaches\u2014it\u2019s about what\u2019s <em>under<\/em> the water. If you haven\u2019t tried scuba diving yet, this is the place to do it. You don\u2019t even need to know how to swim! The instructors literally hold your hand and take you through coral reefs that look like something out of a Pixar movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re a history geek, the Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show will give you chills. The stories of freedom fighters imprisoned here are more powerful than any textbook chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Skip the expensive resorts and find a cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/andaman-and-nicobar-islands\/villas-in-port-blair\"><strong>villa in Andaman<\/strong><\/a> run by locals. They\u2019ll help you find secret, less-crowded beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-pushkar-where-youll-ride-a-camel-and-eat-the-best-street-food\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pushkar_%E2%80%93_Where_Youll_Ride_a_Camel_and_Eat_the_Best_Street_Food\"><\/span><strong>6. Pushkar \u2013 Where You\u2019ll Ride a Camel and Eat the Best Street Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people know Pushkar for its famous camel fair, but what they don\u2019t realise is that this tiny town is also a paradise for food lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the cheesiest pizza at La Pizzeria to the legendary Malpua at Sarvadia Sweet House, this town will destroy your diet. And if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, try bhang lassi (but only if you have no plans for the next few hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus: Watching the sunset from the Savitri Temple after a short but steep trek is pure magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-tawang-the-place-that-will-test-your-road-trip-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Tawang_%E2%80%93_The_Place_That_Will_Test_Your_Road_Trip_Skills\"><\/span><strong>7. Tawang \u2013 The Place That Will Test Your Road Trip Skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching Tawang is not for the faint-hearted. The road is long, winding, and often blocked by landslides, but once you reach, you\u2019ll forget all the struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monasteries here feel like something out of a dream, and the locals will invite you in for butter tea and conversations that make you feel at home. And if you visit during snowfall, get ready to experience what real winter feels like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why before 30?<\/strong> Because spending 10+ hours on a bumpy road is only fun when your back still works fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-varkala-the-beach-thats-not-overcrowded-yet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Varkala_%E2%80%93_The_Beach_Thats_Not_Overcrowded_Yet\"><\/span><strong>8. Varkala \u2013 The Beach That\u2019s Not Overcrowded (Yet!)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goa is great, but if you want a beach where you can actually hear the waves instead of loud EDM, head to Varkala. This place has cliffs overlooking the sea, giving you the best sunset views in all of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Varkala has some of the best seafood you\u2019ll ever eat. Find a tiny shack, order grilled fish, and thank me later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to stay? A villa in Varkala is your best bet. Wake up, walk straight to the beach, repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-bir-billing-where-you-jump-off-a-cliff-for-fun\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bir_Billing_%E2%80%93_Where_You_Jump_Off_a_Cliff_for_Fun\"><\/span><strong>9. Bir Billing \u2013 Where You Jump Off a Cliff for Fun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive.jpg\" alt=\"image credits pixahive via pixahive \" class=\"wp-image-22224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paragliding-over-snowy-dhauladhar-mountains-287794-pixahive-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bir Billing is the paragliding capital of India, and if you haven\u2019t tried flying yet, now\u2019s the time. The best part? The take-off is from Asia\u2019s highest paragliding site, and the landing is in a meadow so soft, you\u2019ll want to lie there for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not into adventure sports, Bir has some of the cosiest cafes with views that make you want to stay forever, making it one of the top places to explore in India in your 20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why before 30? Because telling your future kids you once jumped off a mountain is way cooler than saying you stayed in a fancy resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-ziro-valley-the-place-with-music-and-rice-beer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Ziro_Valley_%E2%80%93_The_Place_With_Music_and_Rice_Beer\"><\/span><strong>10. Ziro Valley \u2013 The Place With Music and Rice Beer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love music festivals, the Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal Pradesh is a must. Think of it as India\u2019s own version of Coachella\u2014minus the overpriced tickets and influencers posing for content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ziro also has unique tribal cultures, and the Apatani women with their nose plugs will tell you stories that no guidebook ever will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong> Try the local rice beer. It\u2019s served in bamboo mugs and is stronger than you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These must-visit destinations in India for young travellers are more than just pretty places\u2014they\u2019re experiences that shape who you are. Your 20s are for doing things that scare you, meeting strangers who become friends, and making memories that don\u2019t just live in your phone gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So pack that bag, book that ticket, and go make some stories worth telling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Credits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@cottonbro\/\">cottonbro studio<\/a> via Pexels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Travel in Your 20s is a Different Game There\u2019s something about travelling in your 20s that hits differently. 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