Your own country.

I have been to different places within my country. I have discovered that not all in the news are true. For example, I went to the southern most part of my country which has a bad reputation of being one of the most dangerous places to be in. But when I went there, people are living their normal lives. They are even so accommodating that you cannot see any trace of worries from them. It is true that from time to time they have been attacked by terrorists or so but it can happen to any city as well. I remember visiting one island in the south. As I was buying something from a local store, I saw the news of the failed coup attempt in Manila. And I heard one of them saying, "Manila seems so chaotic. That is why I prefer to stay here in my hometown." How ironic coming from a local whose province was believed to be a troublesome place to be by those in Manila. hahaha...

For all those grown ups and work tirelessly, it is a good reward to travel locally. But this entails a good work excuse to stay out for a couple of days and even more takes better planning. You have to consider an extra financing when it comes to travel so that you won't get hang ups and fix emergency situations fast. Basically its your home so you must learn and appreciate all things about it. I have been doing that almost annually, I was so in love with the beauty of nature when I travel but I also enjoy it with my family. Be Happy! It was the place you want to visit that waits for you.

Last year I didn´t think I´d have enough money for vacations abroad as I had shoulder surgery and had to pay for some of it. So I got a week at Pucón in the south of Chile, sharingf expenses with some cousins. THen I visited my sister at Valdivia, about 3 hours south from there. I thought those were my vacations for the year, but some friends discovered a government program for retired people. It is done in low season and for a very reasonable amount of money you can go for a week to several places. I chose the city in the frontier with Peru, Arica. So I went there to the north, crossed the frontier to the city nearest Chile in Perú and also went to an awesome trip for the day to see lake Chungará (a lake at 4800 m of altitude). I hope maybe next year I will be able to go to the far south. It is a place I have never been to yet.

It is my desire to visit the whole of my country (which is very possible considering it's a very small one). I'd like to see every nook and cranny to it. All the islands, if possible! This year, I've been to one of the nominated seven wonders of the world site - the longest navigable underground river in Palawan. Loved every moment of the trip. And, thanks to the extreme sale of domestic airlines, I've a lot of trips lined up. For me, it's important that I see my country, sort of like - knowing thyself.

Several years ago I went to Puerto Rico, my country, although I was born and raised in Illinois. I went as a tourist rented a nice van and visited as much as I could in 10 days. I had never been before so I wanted to venture and see what all others told me about Puerto Rico. It was lovely and fun but would not want to live there. Mostly country side and I am such a city girl, so do not think I could get use to. However I will believe I can visit again.

I regret that I have not been a tourist in my own country.Our country is so beautiful, we have lots of beaches, mountains, lakes,and other beauty from nature. Maybe when I go back and have free time, I will visit historical places and nature's pride of my country.It is so sad that I took it for granted. Maybe because I have no means during that time.

More the west coast. I'd like to do more traveling farther away...

Unfortunately I haven't not even seen all of the states in the United States. I hope that changes while I still have the time. Colorado, where I live has a lot to see too. Guess I should start in my own state first.

I am very fortunate to have been married to a traveler, otherwise I would not have the opportunity to be a tourist in my own country. My husband's work requires him to travel a lot in my country. So he gets to see the must see places here. Ever since we married, he made it a point to have a family trip every year where we get to explore the scenic spots in the Philippines. We have been to the white sand beaches of Boracay, see the sites in Cebu and Bohol and had gone snorkeling in Palawan. This year, we are looking forward to our trip in Davao. There are so many Islands in the Philippines worth exploring.

you asked me where I park my rv, well, I park it in an RV park, where I also live. Its like paying rent and living in a trailer...except for the wheels :)

I have an RV and I must say it has been one of the greatest living experiences either. Its what I bought and moved into when I got laid off. I know that sounds sad, but honestly, now I have a lot more freedom than I ever did before. I own my own "home," and Im not making any landlord richer! lol

Yes I do. I have been blessed with a job that allows me to travel to different parts of my country. I have visited many places and experienced many things around the Philippines. I have seen, through my very eyes, that the Philippines is a lovely place.

I am from India.Still i didn't visit all locations of my country. I had visited almost all places in the south side .Yet to go to north side of my country.

This is exactly what i have always wondered about some of my friends. They dream of going around the world, and yet, they haven't gone to some of the nearest nearby provinces we have. Our country is enveloped by a lot of beaches. Yet, my friends have not yet gone to all of them, and perhaps not even to half of them yet, and they dream and plan of going to the other side of the globe. I find it more practical to see and visit all corners of our country first, before i proceed to the nearest country, and visit all of their tourist spots first, then i go farther and farther. I guess my lifetime would not be enough to see the whole world yet, but at least by then, i would be able to say that i did not miss out.

I have always been in a hurry to visit different countries in the world than see much of my home country. For example if I talk to an Australian lady. She would say she has been to much of my home country and I could say I have been to more of Australia than her. My home country is very small compared to Australia. It is common for an Australian person to buy an rv and drive around Australia. I have seen a limited number of places in my home country. I have been to Edinburgh and not any other place in Scotland. I studied in Wales so I have seen numerous places in it. Three years ago I had a long weekend in Northumberland. I have been to Yorkshire and the Lake District north of Blackpool. I loved going to Chester. Now I go to places like Bath, Bristol and Glastonbury.

i would like to do that but of course that takes money. i'm not doing it on a gasoline powered vehicle though. there has to be another source for me or its a waste of money. oil prices are just too high. i would want a vehicle that ran off of liquid natural gas and also combined with a lithium battery.

hello lore... i do love to go traveling around my country. it is nice and cheaper than go abroad. there are alot of beautiful places in my country. i just have had gone to several places only. i hope i can visit all. nice topic lore...

Hi Lore 2009... I'm same with you. I still have yet to do be a tourist of my own country. I really want to do it of course, because there are many beautiful and also mysterious places in my country that I've not ever seen. Hopefully I can do it someday.

I've never been to other country before. My country used to be the best country with kind peoples. Since the world started to corrupt, politicians abusing rights for money and everything, my country had a dramatic overturn from bad to worse. Not worth travelling anymore.

Yeah.. this is something that stops many people, they are just too stucked into their work and their routine of life that they forget to enjoy life and enjoy what God has created, This beautiful earth. (That humans have destroyed, but it still is very beautiful) :)