We made it! It’s hard to believe that we’re already 14 weeks into 2014, but here we are with the final installment of the “Just Go!” series.

So what’s the verdict? Is this the year you finally bite the bullet and make your travel dreams come true?

196 reasons to go

To celebrate 2014, each week for 14 weeks we’re going to post 14 reasons to make this the year that long-term, international travel takes priority in your life.

Here are reasons #1 – #14, in no particular order.

14. Big walls

13. Elephants

12. Maps

11. Drum circles

10. Jamon

9. Champagne

8. Porters

7. Fish massages

6. Nature and time

5. Castles

4. Houseboats

3. Shady bridges

2. Meeting other “interesting” travelers

1. You get to come back home

Check out the first 12 parts to catch up!

• Part 14 
• Part 13
• Part 12 
• Part 11 
• Part 10
• Part 9
• Part 8
• Part 7
• Part 6
• Part 5
• Part 4
• Part 3
• Part 2

Photo credits: Lori Leaumont, Frank Kovalchek, Trevor, nikoretro, Sam Howzit, Sascha Wenninger, Kullez,  Annie and Andrew, Wendy,