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title: 21 Signs You Were Born to Work in Travel
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# [21 Signs You Were Born to Work in Travel](https://www.fctravelacademy.com/blog/21-signs-you-were-born-to-work-in-travel)

 Written by [Ashton Rigg](https://www.fctravelacademy.com/blog/author/ashton-rigg) | 16-Nov-2015 01:42:33

Do you ever get the feeling you’re living someone else’s life? Like crunching numbers, hanging dresses or pouring drinks is just a placeholder for something better?

If you constantly catch yourself daydreaming about hopping on a plane to nowhere in particular, working overseas or getting paid to travel, you may just be pre-destined for a career in travel and tourism. Just to be sure, here are **21 signs you were born to work in travel...  **  
 

**1. **You have a never-ending list of all the places you want to see

**2. **Your phone is filled with translation apps, holiday countdowns and currency converters

**3. **You’re a Tetris master and know how to maximise every centimetre of suitcase space

**4. **You love playing tourist, even if it’s in your own city

**5. **You know how to navigate airport security and customs like a pro

**6. **You prefer to take charge and plan holidays rather than letting someone do it for you

**7. **You go straight for the travel section when you walk into a bookstore

**8. **You start planning your next trip while you’re still on holiday

**9. **You have a favourite seat on the plane (and it’s always on the wing)

**10. **Your [Instagram feed](http://hubs.ly/H01pqm20) is flooded with travel inspiration

**11. **You know how to squeeze the most value out of your frequent flyer points

**12. **If a friend says they’re planning a trip, you have a list of suggestions for them straight away

**13. **You’re forever saving for your next getaway

**14. **You have a counter of all the countries you’ve visited... and it’s never enough

**15. **You think seeing the world is more important than buying a house, a car or a cat

**16. **You know how to avoid ‘tourist traps’ and find the best spots only the locals would know  
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17. **Your [Facebook](http://hubs.ly/H01pqmb0) profile photo is of you on your last overseas adventure

**18. **You have an up-to-date passport (because, duh)

**19. **You’re not afraid to try new things, like shark diving or sampling weird, wonderful street food

**20. **You have no problem talking to people you don’t know at a party

**21. **You know following your passion is the secret to a successful career

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