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I simply never understood people telling me I’m not “living” unless I do XYZ in regards to travel.
There's a lot about travel that "normal" people don't like- the TSA, unfamiliar foods, squatty-potties, weather extremes, jet lag, long lines, English not spoken... I'd never tell anyone they're not living if they didn't go to X. To me, the difficulties are generally worth it for the experience, but that's me.
I'm from a family of 5 kids. One brother has never been outside of N. America. Another has, but business only. The third has, mostly for business although he and DSIL are fond of Cabo San Lucas and she's accompanied him to business conferences in Vienna and Australia and they've tacked vacation onto those trips. My sister and BIL like Caribbean cruises and that's about it. They went to Ireland last year. They loved it but said they probably won't cross the Atlantic again. OTOH, every time I visit (they're several states away) they seem to have gotten a new car or truck to replace whatever they had before. Their choice.
And then there's me. I've lost count of the number of times I've crossed the Atlantic and so far I've visited 37 countries on this list (they define "country" rather loosely). My next trip will add 4 more.
There's a lot about travel that "normal" people don't like- the TSA, unfamiliar foods, squatty-potties, weather extremes, jet lag, long lines, English not spoken... I'd never tell anyone they're not living if they didn't go to X. To me, the difficulties are generally worth it for the experience, but that's me.
I'm from a family of 5 kids. One brother has never been outside of N. America. Another has, but business only. The third has, mostly for business although he and DSIL are fond of Cabo San Lucas and she's accompanied him to business conferences in Vienna and Australia and they've tacked vacation onto those trips. My sister and BIL like Caribbean cruises and that's about it. They went to Ireland last year. They loved it but said they probably won't cross the Atlantic again. OTOH, every time I visit (they're several states away) they seem to have gotten a new car or truck to replace whatever they had before. Their choice.
And then there's me. I've lost count of the number of times I've crossed the Atlantic and so far I've visited 37 countries on this list (they define "country" rather loosely). My next trip will add 4 more.
I’m thinking about booking some $15,000 2-week international vacation (Costco travel maybe ) just so I can say...see I went. Who knows maybe I’ll love it enough to work?
I’m thankful to be in a position to try such an adventure at a young age.
I have been to 18 countries . People on early retirement. Org do a ton of traveling. We don’t do a lot of traveling compared to them but much more compared to our friends. Our friends spend more on vehicles than us.
So, it is understandable why most people would not enjoy spending months and months out of the year traveling to different places.
I think that even retirees who have plenty of time to travel often find that multiple shorter trips are easier logistically than a single super-long one. Arranging care of house and (maybe) pets, banking and bill paying, filing taxes, etc. - these all need to be done even when one is on the road. Multiple shorter trips are simply less hassle in that respect; you just take care of business during the intervals when you are home.
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My yearly average spent on travel says YES I can afford it.
And yet another Eddie response. I didn’t say you couldn’t afford it. As always you twist things around. Either that that you have serious comprehension issues. My guess is both are true for you.
And yet another Eddie response. I didn’t say you couldn’t afford it. As always you twist things around. Either that that you have serious comprehension issues. My guess is both are true for you.
No need to be a negative Nellie.
That’s no way to treat my intellect that I’ve graciously chosen to bestow upon these forums.
I think that even retirees who have plenty of time to travel often find that multiple shorter trips are easier logistically than a single super-long one. Arranging care of house and (maybe) pets, banking and bill paying, filing taxes, etc. - these all need to be done even when one is on the road. Multiple shorter trips are simply less hassle in that respect; you just take care of business during the intervals when you are home.
Actually, it's easier than it was years ago. I remember going off on a 3-week trip to London in 1983 and leaving my secretary with a pile of envelopes to mailed at specified dates- bills and a few birthday cards. I was living with my fiance but I was in charge of the bills because he was irresponsible. I asked only two things of him: deposit his paycheck so the mail deposit with the check from him to me that he'd signed (for his share of expenses) didn't bounce, and call the library and renew the tour book I had with me. Well, he deposited his paycheck.
I don't have pets, I have a smart sprinkler system that doesn't water if there's enough rainfall, and I can generally get Internet access often enough to keep up with the bills. Three weeks is about my limit, but I think that as you age it actually makes more sense to stay longer when you've taken the time and expense to get someplace.
Actually, it's easier than it was years ago. I remember going off on a 3-week trip to London in 1983 and leaving my secretary with a pile of envelopes to mailed at specified dates- bills and a few birthday cards. I was living with my fiance but I was in charge of the bills because he was irresponsible. I asked only two things of him: deposit his paycheck so the mail deposit with the check from him to me that he'd signed (for his share of expenses) didn't bounce, and call the library and renew the tour book I had with me. Well, he deposited his paycheck.
I don't have pets, I have a smart sprinkler system that doesn't water if there's enough rainfall, and I can generally get Internet access often enough to keep up with the bills. Three weeks is about my limit, but I think that as you age it actually makes more sense to stay longer when you've taken the time and expense to get someplace.
Yeah, being retired it would be easy for me to do 3 weeks, but I start getting home sick/bored after about 5 days. I’d be more comfy with doing a couple nice 4-5 day trips in place of one 2, 3, 4 weeker.
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