Rest on the beaches of Turkey or the Cote d'Azur attracts only at first. Over time, the recumbent way of spending your vacation becomes boring. Of course, you can go shopping and see museums, but it is much more interesting to visit a real scientific expedition as a participant at least once in your life.
Instructions
Step 1
The peculiarity of scientific tourism is that each expedition is unique in its own way. Travel around the deserts of Australia, observe in natural conditions the life of koalas, kangaroos, Dingo dogs, bore into the jungle of the largest river in the world - the Amazon, excavate ancient burial mounds in Mongolia. All this is devoid of the monotony of traditional recreation, which takes place along a route trodden by thousands of people. The only question is, how to get there?
Step 2
If you are very fond of history and archeology, go to the university at the appropriate department. Any university where archeology is taught has its own laboratory engaged in excavations. You can get to the expedition either in practice or by signing up for additional training (IDTPP).
Step 3
The second method will require you personally from full preparation, knowledge and, of course, considerable financial costs. Standard treasure hunt kit: camping equipment, shovel and metal detector. To make it more fun, recruit a team of like-minded people. Just keep in mind that it is unlikely that your expedition will pay off. If you go somewhere, then you need to do it not at random, but according to the results of research. You will have to sit in libraries and archives to find something really worthwhile.
Step 4
Another option is to volunteer for a government expedition. True, you will have to do the dirtiest work: digging, sifting the soil, and so on. Your work will not be paid, but you will be able to smell the dust of centuries. In addition, your accommodation and travel will be covered. To find information about expeditions, read the newspapers, watch the news. Announcements appear occasionally.
Step 5
There are many options, the main thing is to expand your contacts in the scientific world, including keeping in touch with the organizers of international expeditions. Overseas, this is done by the National Geographic Society. Website - www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com In Russia, these are the Russian Geographical Society, the Russian Expeditions project, the Himalayan Club, Debri, Arctic, and the Polar Sailing Group. The Russian Geographical Society has its representative offices in most of the constituent entities of the Federation. Its official site https://www.rgo.ru/. Since there are many who want to go on expeditions, you should plan your trip 2-3 months in advance.
