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Anyone travel the world, and regret it?
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:33 pm
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:33 pm
Surprisingly this forum seems relatively well traveled. So will ask the question.
Has anyone traveled to other countries and it didn't live up to what they believed it would, or enjoy the experience? Not talking about the standard American countries to travel to, Mexico/Canada/Carribbean/Western Europe/etc. I'm thinking more about places like Eastern Europe/Asia/South Pacific but obviously reasonably safe.
I'm fortunate enough to be in a career position where traveling the world could be a possibility. Not so much convincing myself, more of convincing the wife of doing it. We would have a 18 month old along with the trip, which certainly adds complexity to the decision.
Has anyone traveled to other countries and it didn't live up to what they believed it would, or enjoy the experience? Not talking about the standard American countries to travel to, Mexico/Canada/Carribbean/Western Europe/etc. I'm thinking more about places like Eastern Europe/Asia/South Pacific but obviously reasonably safe.
I'm fortunate enough to be in a career position where traveling the world could be a possibility. Not so much convincing myself, more of convincing the wife of doing it. We would have a 18 month old along with the trip, which certainly adds complexity to the decision.
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Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:33 pm to TMFS
Travel board
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:34 pm to TMFS
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We would have a 18 month old along with the trip,
Don't do this.
But other than that...yes. Travel as much as you can. It's about accumulating experiences
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:36 pm to TMFS
Other than the Middle East, I've enjoyed every country I've been to for what it was.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:40 pm to TMFS
Do it while you can. IMO
Before long, it won't be safe for an American to travel to many places outside of the US. You can already scratch the middle east and most of Africa off of your list.
Before long, it won't be safe for an American to travel to many places outside of the US. You can already scratch the middle east and most of Africa off of your list.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:41 pm to TMFS
Split Croatia exceeded expectations.
Dubai UAE really didn’t thrill me.
Dubai UAE really didn’t thrill me.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:42 pm to TMFS
Dude...you really need to ask us if you should travel the world for 18 months? If you don't like it you can always come back, its as easy as buying a plane ticket.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:45 pm to TMFS
A lot of Parisians were textbook assholes, as promised, but otherwise, it was nice.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:49 pm to TMFS
Never regretted, hawaii was awesome when i went. I was disappointed to find out that anyone can gain access to the beaches on the island. Had a few bums ask me for money while staying at an upscale resort. Serious wtf, are you kidding moment for me.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 11:51 pm to TMFS
One thing to keep in mid with an 18 month old is that a lot of countries are extremely stroller unfriendly. Buy one of those rucksacks you toss kids into.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:02 am to TMFS
I haven't traveled the world but my bags are halfway packed, Purchased a couple cases of bottled H2O that's sitting in my back seat with some snacks for my little "find myself" trip i'm about to dip out on my way soon.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:03 am to TMFS
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We would have a 18 month old along with the trip
Do not do this.
You will not enjoy your trip.
Have her mom or yours take the squirt for a week or so...
...you will be glad you did.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:15 am to TMFS
You should post whenever TT05 is posting. She has had to move around for her husband's work with 2 small children. She spent time in Cairo and Dubai and not sure where else.
I mean....if the wife isn't working don't see it being that big a challenge. Guess it would depend on where you want to go.
I mean....if the wife isn't working don't see it being that big a challenge. Guess it would depend on where you want to go.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:18 am to TMFS
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m fortunate enough to be in a career position where traveling the world could be a possibility.
Definitely do it. I'm every fortunate to live in Germany right now and we travel everywhere.
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We would have a 18 month old along with the trip
Ehhhh
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:19 am to TMFS
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This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 1:20 am
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:36 am to TMFS
The only place I regret visiting is Bangladesh. Visited Dhaka a few years back and swore never to go back.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:29 am to TMFS
Hong Kong was disappointing. Very chaotic and the Chinese are rude as hell.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 5:21 am to TMFS
One of the coolest places I've been to was Buenos Aires with my father. I would not trade that trip for the world.
In general I hate the Caribbean islands. They're always trying to make a buck off you somehow.
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Jamaica sucked.
In general I hate the Caribbean islands. They're always trying to make a buck off you somehow.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 5:23 am
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:19 am to TMFS
There have been three places I have visited that I would rather ESAD before visiting again:
Turkey
Jamaica
Alabama
Other than those three places, I have totally enjoyed every location in the world I have visited. We counted once and we were over 60 countries. The key is knowing the location will not adjust to your American way of living.
Turkey
Jamaica
Alabama
Other than those three places, I have totally enjoyed every location in the world I have visited. We counted once and we were over 60 countries. The key is knowing the location will not adjust to your American way of living.
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