So the people here want to go around the world? What are your reasons?
By ocalhoun
@ocalhoun (199)
United States
May 31, 2007 1:48pm CST
My reasons for wanting to go round the world are to see, interact with, and really KNOW different places, cultures, peoples, and countries.
You don't get that kind of experience in tourist spots, or by zooming past them in a car or a plane... So, how do I plan to get this experience? I'm going to walk the whole way! It's a serious undertaking and will take years, but it'll be worth it for the vast bredth of experience it'll provide.
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5 responses
@vampoet (825)
• Singapore
31 May 07
I wouldnt really walk...Id most probably rent a car or something and drive around town interact with the locals and even , make friends with them so they will show you around places that tourist agencies don't know about. Id also like to attend some of their festivities if there are any going on at that moment.
@ocalhoun (199)
• United States
31 May 07
Well, that would be an option, but driving in other countries can be a headache sometimes. Some countries won't even let a foriegner have a car no matter what. Then you get into issues about whether your insurance works for rentals in other countries... It could get far too difficult.
It would be great to be able to see the special celebrations though. If I can, I'll try to arrange it so that I'm in Vietnam for Tet and in Mexico for Cinco de Mayo, et cetera.
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@azonruiz888 (40)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
I love to travel and I started to travel when I was a small girl. My dad always made sure we go out of town every weekend... We learn things from places we go to. I have only traveled mostly within my country... but in my younger years I had an opputunity to travel to Australia and Singapore.. Now I want to visit USA, Canada, Europe, and other parts of Asia because I want to experience meeting different people from different cultures.. and see the wonders of every place I go to and take pictures and buy souvenirs and that would be the greatest treasure I can keep.. If I had the money I wont really mind spending for a worthwhile travel around the world...it's the greatest truesure one can have it's like a fulfillment ..
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@beauty_ph (2749)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
The main reason for me to go abroad would be to find a greener pasture. I planned to migrate to Australia, but my finances is keeping me where I am right now. I tried saving but the money was spent for the medications of my mother. I know in time I can make it, with God's help.
You are lucky to have the chance to go around with enough finances visiting one place to others.
I was actually hoping to get married to foreigner. But I guess am not lucky, I am still single up to now. Its another reason for going abroad. LOL.
@beauty_ph (2749)
• Philippines
6 Jun 07
Good luck my friend. I know you can make it with God's blessings. Just aim for it, if you work for it, God will do the rest. God bless!
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@gaminemadcap (160)
• United States
31 May 07
I want to see what's out there. There are so many different cultures and ideas and beautiful things to see. I'm from a small town area, where it's not unusual to run into at least one person you know on the weekly trip to Wal-Mart. I would love to go to places where things are different. I want to learn about people and how they live, and about the history that surrounds those places. I would love to be brave enough to backpack through Europe. That would probably be a dream trip.
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@jonaida (574)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
It is to learn, experience and discover so many amusing and real things... I believe that if youtravel around the world you will have a better understanding and accumulate wisdom from what you will go through... yes, it's better to walk the whole day to really enjoy and see what's up..
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