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Old 07-27-2014, 02:48 PM
 
Location: all over the place (figuratively)
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I've seen people comment here that online dating is full of people who like to travel (which is my observation also). I agree that some profiles probably say that to impress with their exciting lives, income, or such, and maybe some exaggerate. However, after some pondering, I think the main reason is the nature of people who like to travel. They probably are more outgoing and novelty-seeking and more prone to relocating or taking travel-heavy jobs than other people (on average). The personality traits might destabilize relationships; the latter definitely causes problems in finding or maintaining relationships. I'm not a traveler myself, and I will leave it up to others to confirm or refute the above.
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Old 07-27-2014, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Gotham
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"Likes to travel" is one of those default interests you see all the time on dating profiles. The term in itself may not mean much. It could range from likes to travel from the couch to the kitchen to get a beer, to likes to go sailing around the world.
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Old 07-27-2014, 03:50 PM
 
Location: Pa
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"Likes to travel" is one of those default interests you see all the time on dating profiles. The term in itself may not mean much. It could range from likes to travel from the couch to the kitchen to get a beer, or likes to go sailing around the world.
Or go places together for vacation.
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Old 07-27-2014, 03:53 PM
 
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"Likes to travel" is one of those default interests you see all the time on dating profiles. The term in itself may not mean much. It could range from likes to travel from the couch to the kitchen to get a beer, or likes to go sailing around the world.
lmao! You're killing me, man!

But seriously, I think some people list that because it makes them sound interesting. But a lot of people really do enjoy travel, so why not list it? It's funny, bc on the World forum, some Kiwi and a few others were accusing Americans of being homebodies. The buzz abroad is that American's can't afford to travel, and don't get enough vacation time to do it, anyway.
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Old 07-27-2014, 04:29 PM
 
Location: Avignon, France
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I love to travel and have a job with a major airline that offers flight benefit at little or no cost ( there's a small service charge for international travel), and we get 50% discounts on hotels and rental cars. I also belong to an organization that offers discounts to people who work in the travel industry on vacation packages with Club Med and Sandals. ( just to name a couple).
The airline does allow for a registered companion ( like a husband,wife or SO) who is allowed to fly with and receive the same discounts, but I don't have one. ( by choice) because I want to be free to explore my options. (meeting new people while I am traveling). I don't have an issue traveling alone, and there are times when a co- worker or two come along. I've been to South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean..
A g/f and I flew to San Diego, took a cab to TJ, and took a flight to Havana Cuba. It was awesome!
I am only 25 so there's plenty of time for a LTR later.. Much later! Lol
Right now... It's all about me!

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Old 07-27-2014, 04:32 PM
 
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I love to travel and have a job with a major airline that offers flight benefit at little or no cost ( there's a small service charge for international travel), and we get 50% discounts on hotels and rental cars. I also belong to an organization that offers discounts to people who work in the travel industry on vacation packages with Club Med and Sandals. ( just to name a couple).
The airline does allow for a registered companion ( like wife or SO) who is allowed to fly with and receive the same discounts, but I don't have one. ( by choice) because I want to be free to explore my options. (meeting new people while I am traveling). I don't have an issue traveling alone, and there are times when a co- worker or two come along. I've been to South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean..
A g/f and I flew to San Diego, took a cab to TJ, and took a flight to Havana Cuba. It was awesome!
I am only 25 so there's plenty of time for a LTR later.. Much later! Lol

Don't wait too much longer buddy. Enjoy yourself, but always be on the lookout for the right one.

It's getting harder and harder to find a compatible mate.
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Old 07-27-2014, 04:35 PM
 
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Traveling is adventurous and it's fun to talk about. I think that's the main reason why people stress it in their profile. I don't think these things have a bearing on a person's relationship abilities and needs. You can find that out more by just asking them and reading other parts of their profile, and sometimes from their past.
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Old 07-27-2014, 04:36 PM
 
Location: Denver
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I like to travel, but when I see that on a dating profile, it does leave me feeling wary about that person. People like that appear to have extremely busy and active lives. It often makes me wonder if they actually have any time to take on a serious relationship. On the other side of that, though, I would love to find myself a travel companion. So I'm not completely opposed to meeting them. I'll just try to gauge how "busy" they come across prior to meeting up.
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Old 07-27-2014, 04:37 PM
 
Location: Richmond VA
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Whenever I see those profiles with pictures of guys in exotic places, I assume that his former wife or girlfriend has taken them.

And I assume that he won't be traveling anywhere anytime soon without a new girlfriend.

I've had many many guys ask me if I have a passport and when I say no, it seems like I've failed the pop quiz.
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Old 07-27-2014, 04:38 PM
 
Location: Denver
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I've had many many guys ask me if I have a passport and when I say no, it seems like I've failed the pop quiz.
Which doesn't make sense because getting a passport is not that difficult of a feat. It just takes a little time to process.
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