How far have you traveled?

Philippines
September 29, 2010 10:14pm CST
To date, I have traveled in and out of the country. I will never forget these trips because it gives me some kind of a feeling of contentment and glee. Forget about the lengthy hours being in a plane, the irritable sound of a snoring passenger near your seat, and check-in and immigration procedures you have to undergo every time you enter a different country. I have not traveled too far, I have only traveled within some of South East Asian countries. I feel I still have to visit a lot of places before I die. I am again looking forward in experiencing the climate, the culture, historic places, discover new technologies and most especially try the delectable cuisines in each country I go to. What about you? Which country or any local place is in your list for your next trip? Bon Voyage!
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
30 Sep 10
In 2000 I flew from London to Hong Kong and then on to Perth in Western Australia. Then I came home via Singapore. That was my third time in that lovely city. Then in 2001 I went on a trip of several months into 2002. I went to California, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Samoa on that fantastic trip. In 2003 I went on a cheaper because I was so poor after my time in New Zealand. On that I went to Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. Then I began I began a new teaching position so I could go off traveling in the holidays again. I went to Belgium which I have been to before, then to Turkey for New Year. In 2004 I finally made it to the Seychelles and that I found a glorious tropical paradise. In 2005 I booked to go to Cancun but due to a hurricane I went to the Maldives. Then in 2006 I managed to go to Cancun and make my way down to Belize and Guatemala. That year I also went to Bulgaria and Romania. Then I got pregnant with my disabled son. In 2007 I took my son to Portugal when he was just 4 months old. Then in 2008 I took him to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. I got pregnant with my daughter and went with my son to South Africa for a trip in 2009. In 2010 I took my disabled son and my baby daughter for a trip to Canada. I haven't yet decided where to go in 2011.
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
Hi maximax! I am speechless!!! Wow! You must have traveled around the world! You are also very lucky to have the resources to travel. I also wanted to go to almost all of the places you mentioned especially Maldives, Croatia and South Africa. I have been to lovely Singapore several times and I will definitely come back for sure. Thanks so much for sharing! ;)
@IoanaBI (494)
• Romania
30 Sep 10
By the way..what is your opinion about Romania? i'm from that place :D
• Canada
1 Oct 10
Wow thats so amazing! I can't believe you were able to do so much traveling with your children. It goes to show that you can really make travel happen if you want to. Any tips for saving up? lol I'm from Canada. Which parts did you go to?
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
I and my husband love to travel too, if budget permits us to do so. I wish we have the chance to visit Europe and USA with my family someday. Seeing the world before is one of the many things I would like to do before I left this temporary world. So far I have only been to this country, Hongkong, macau, Singapore, Malaysia, india, dubai and iran….more to come…
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
I believe so john…Actually there’s nothing especial in that country. It’s just that we have to go there at that time.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Thanks bev for sharing! I believe with proper timing and proper planning, you will be able to visit the places you mentioned.:) You said Iran? What is so exciting about the country? Could you tell me more? Thanks again! ;)
• India
30 Sep 10
my friends say singapore and malaysia is very nice place to turisome very good thimpark here and electrical goods are very nice.
@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
1 Oct 10
Hi there, I love to Travel. I'm from Vancouver Canada which is on the westcoast. To date I have been to Mexico, Cuba, Germany, Japan, and the USA. Right now I moved up to the Rockies to work in a lodge. I've also been traveling all around BC in the past summer. I hope to go South America in 2012 and eventually Europe.
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
Hi Monkeyrose! They say that traveling can be addicting. I also have some friends who have have been in the places you mentioned but not Cuba. Some were able to experience the Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil. I met a friend in Singapore and he is inviting me to visit Ecuador. Europe is also in my list for my next visit. I hope it will be really soon! :)
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
30 Sep 10
HI, I love travelling and I wish I have the chance to travel to more countries like europe,USA,Japan,Korea and China. They are my dream countries. SO far, I only been to Australia,hongkong,macau,singapore and Malaysia. I used to travel back to my hometown once a year and now I am staying in Malaysia. I love to travel to abroad whereby I can see their cultures,their nice view and feel their cool and refreshing weather. I remembered when I was in Australia, it was going to winter season and the wind is so cool and refreshing. I love that kind of weather and the sky is so blue and have lot of nice view. The air is so fresh,not like my town,full of dust and just can feel of that cool weather. My next trip will be back to my hometown again next year....looking forward for my next holiday trip.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Hi Shia! Thanks for sharing! I have once visited Malaysiabut only for a while. We stayed in Berjaya Hotel and visited Petronas Tower. I do not like the traffic though because it took so much of our time. I would be glad to visit Penang and Genting Highlands with my family next time around.;)
@eson21 (19)
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
have never been out of the country in my life, but it's my dream to travel ariund the world maybe in the near future it will be true..but for the moment i will just travel around the country, their so much to discover and lots of beautiful things to see in my country. why should go far when everything is near, but travelling in different countries is much nicier too, maybe other times i will do it...hopefully!!!
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
30 Sep 10
I have traveled all over the united states. i have even been to both Alaska and Hawaii. The only other country i have visited is Canada. i would loce to travel to Europe onday. i am dreams of going to both London and France. Perhaps that dream will come true one day.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Hi sender621! Thanks for the post! Most of my friends have gone in your country and some of my relatives are living there now too. I hope I could travel there soon, maybe next year! The problem is, I have not even applied for a visa. Wish me luck! ;)
@onichboy (134)
• Thailand
30 Sep 10
Yes! travelling is really a wonderful thing to do but is of course tiring and somewhat costly but trully rewarding. My fiancee and I love to travel as well but we haven't been travelling together yet. I've been to some places in Asia as well but would love to visit Europe with my fiancee and experience the romantic places over there! That suddenly gave me an idea to be our honeymoon destination after the wedding. Thanks for your post. :)
• India
30 Sep 10
yes? travelling is really a wonderful thing to do. this time WE Will meet lots of people and take some differend foods. and saw differend climets. so like travel.
@eson21 (19)
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
it's really a wonderful thing to do but yet costly, i agree..but you can't exchange the reward and the feeling of visiting wondrrful places and discovering new wonders of the world.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
30 Sep 10
From my home in the midwestern USA I have traveled west as far as South Korea and east as far as Austria.
• India
30 Sep 10
i have saw last year as far as south korea and east as far as austria it very nice see so i like that place never forget that place for my life time
@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
4 Oct 10
The farthest I've ever traveled was to Japan. It took 9 hrs to reach Japan. We also had to take another 2 hr plane trip to get to the small island we were going to. The longest driving trip I've ever taken was to los vegas. I drove from Vancouver for 12 hrs a day for two days.
@eurekafemme (5876)
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
You are lucky you have experienced traveling outside the Philippines.:) I would love to travel ,too, but, my situation is stopping me from doing so. :( Funny about my situation is I've never really gone too far anywhere even here in the Philippines. Yup, I visited Boracay but I am from Aklan so it isn't really much of an adventure. The farthest is Laguna.LOL .I was an outbound educator then and I wasn't there to relax and enjoy but to tour guide and educate the kids.:( But, I love to see Africa and Paris and Spain before I die. Mainly, because of the food, the place (culture, architecture and arts) and the feeling of adventure in the wild and unknown territories. I hope you'll have more of your travel adventures. Always have a safe trip, then.:)
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
30 Sep 10
Hi johnmike! Amsterdam in the north and Auckland in the south and quite a few in between. I still dream of visiting more places like you do. As long as we keep our dreams alive I know we would be able to.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Hi tomitomi! Amsterdam too is in my list when I travel to Europe. Auckland in New Zealand? Hope I could go there s well!;)
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
1 Oct 10
The farest place i have ever travelled is from the west to east.It is from chongqing to shanghai.Almost 2000 kms of the distance.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
I am not a man of traveling. I don't have any money to support this kind of hobby. As I was remember, my last trip and far trip is when I went to Manila. This is only far trip I ever had. But I promised to myself that someday, when times comes that I have enough money to support traveling and having out of town, I will do it. I will do it at the same time preaching the Gospel of Jesus to other people. I pray that God will blessed me!
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Thanks princejhaizee!;) Soon too, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour. I never thought I will experience things I enjoy now. When I was about your age, I have dreamed and believed that someday, my dreams too will become a reality. Stay focused!;)
• United States
30 Sep 10
i traveled too far,i born and grow up in Philippines!last January 28 i traveled from Philippines to Japan.after that i traveled from Japan to USA.and now i am residing here in USA..very very far away from my country.I love to travel and visit different place before we expire like what you said.Next trip would be Philippines again or Carribean island of Jamaica,it depends on the money if we gt enough for it.
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
Nice one sheillamaenies!;) How was your travel to Japan? Since you are now in U.S.., why not try to explore Southern America;)
@doggydimon (1369)
• Philippines
10 Jan 11
I do love to travel also. I don't mind if I have to wait for a delayed flight, long queues at the immigrations, no meals during flights, or bad weather. As long as I am at the airport and I know I am going to a different place, you cannot remove the smile on my face. :D I have not traveled far also. My farthest being is only in Beijing. I do not have the budget to go beyond the region... :D But I am trying my best to save for longer trips... Next in my list is in Bali or Seoul. I hope I can save enough money to go to both places.
@kmaram (2533)
• Philippines
30 Sep 10
If i will be given a chance i'd like to travel around the world unfortunately i have no enough money. But still hoping in the near future, anyway speaking of traveled the far place i ever visited was in Hongkong. If given a chance to travel again i want to explore our country, philippines. I believe that there are more beautiful hidden place here.
@IoanaBI (494)
• Romania
30 Sep 10
Hello! Untill now, i have visited a few hot spots in my country, most of them in the mountains. I have also traveled outside the country: I have been to Wroclaw (Poland), prague (CZ republic), Rome (italy). Next month i plan to go to laholm (sweeden- bussiness trip) and will make a 2 day stop in berlin- still bussiness trip so it doesn't count. But next year i wnt to go to Barcelona with my BF for 8 days. I can't wait for it :D
• India
30 Sep 10
i like to traveled so many towns and saw temples that is good experiencing the in side of temples. i fell i still have to visit a lot of temples before i die.