Have you used your passport?

Yeah it's true....when I got some money to buy an air ticket to somewhere....off I go. While I am in the gulf region, I wish I could visit Istanbul, Petra and Beirut. It would be much cheaper coming from here in Muscat as they are nearer compared than originating from Manila, air ticket would be more expensive and since not much Filipinos are going to those destinations.

My passport is very tired and dirty while my bank account is empty. Can't help myself but laugh! But it is true. Traveling will cost you a lot of money, but you get a lot of memories. I'm sure you get to tell so many stories about your travels to your grandkids someday. I guess you just need to work hard for your next trip. Be safe always!

By the way, where's your next destination or any place you want to go next?

Even if you go now, he'll remember it. especially when you talk about it a lot. I have vivid memories back when I was still 3. But then again, you could save up a lot in 2 years and you can stay in the disney hotel!!!

Well my parents used to tell me that I went to Manila Zoo when I was young and I can't even remember if I had seen the monkeys! I know we will be spending on this trip so it is really a big deal that he remembers every moment of it. So did you stayed at Disney Hotel?

Glad to hear you've used it to travel overseas apart from using it as a valid id like i do! Yeah, I heard so much about Disneyland and how adults become kids again! I am thinking to go there when my son is 7. So he can have a memory of Disneyland. But that would be 2 years from now and I think I need to renew my passport again by that time because I think it would expire by then. Goodness! I'll be having passport#3 and I haven't anything stamped on them!

I agree, I usually use it as a valid ID, for now. So what place are you going to this summer if you don't mind? Wow, there are many first for you on this trip. I hope your trip would push through. Oh, I've been on a plane before, in fact I'm going to ride one again this Friday. I am traveling to a tourist destination at the southern part of my country for our annual family trip. And can't wait to go scuba diving. My first too by the way!

are you travelling in europe?

I am planning to go to america. I really want to go there and i never got the chance before to leave the country. I really hope i go there this time and nothing happens to change that. i have been saving like crazy so i can buy something when i go up there. I just really want to go and enjoy it. And if that come true then all i would want is to go up there again when it is snowing. I want to feel how snow really feels. By the way sorry for taking so long to respond. I never realize that i got back a response to my response as well as I have been studying for my exams. Happy mylotting.

The near countries are the first places I'd love to go to since it has cheaper airfares. Since I am from the Philippines, the nearest i'd love to go would be Singapore and Hongkong (Disneyland :p). Then if I have a better budget, i'd go to where my bf is, in London, airfare would really make me starve for a few months but if that is the only way to be with him then why not. :)

Wow! That is also where I would want to go too. Singapore to see Universal Studios where the pink dolphins are, HongKong to see Disneyland and just a ferry boat away is Macau. Going to London would cost you a lot. I have friends and relatives there. You really need to work a lot dear! Good Luck!

Same here dear! Let's cross our fingers. Until we are breathing there is hope! Yeah, that is my aim to travel to countries near the Philippines. Airfares are a lot cheaper as compared to traveling to Europe or America. So if you have funds, which country will you go to first?

I am from Bangladesh. So i came from Bangladesh to china for only my study. And living here from 2008. And for sure i will stay here till 2013-2014. And later i would like to go London for post graduation. Have a good time!

A lot of Koreans also go to the Philippines to study English. And a lot of teachers also go to China to teach English to Chinese people. You have been there for 2 years, are you well adjusted to your life there? Have you explored China? Ever been to the Great Wall?

So what country did you come from dreamsharmin before you actually go to China for your studies?

Hi Alexandrearose! Welcome to Mylot! Nah! I don't have plans of working abroad unless I bring my family with me. I'm contended with my life here in my country, I couldn't ask for more. Well I guess, I can ask for one. That is too travel abroad! I think airfares to nearby South East Asian countries are quite cheap already. So the chances of traveling to those countries are quite big. My husband has been to those, mostly company sponsored. But since we just got another house, It may take awhile for us to travel abroad. We'll just contend ourselves with traveling locally. There are a lot of tourist spots in my country that is equally beautiful as what other countries have.

Yes, actually we'll go to Davao tomorrow with the whole family. We may not travel abroad but we make sure we explore our country even once in a year. I think traveling is a good learning experience for my little kiddo. Can't wait to enjoy the sun! Are you currently in the Philippines or are you still overseas?

thanks for the warm welcome sweety pea. travelling together with your family is more fun and enjoyable. wherever you go, as long as your with your family, the memories will be cherished forever.

Best? Gosh, there are so many. I think the most beautiful natural wonder I ever saw was Crater Lake Oregon. http://www.oregon.com/southern_oregon_attractions/crater_lake_national_park Hard to find really great shots online, but the place just takes your breath away! On the other hand, Yellowstone was REALLY interesting http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/geothermal.htm I was really interested in the geothermal sights, but I know some people go to see the animals. Probably the oldest site I've been to have been Stonehenge and Avebury, both henges in England. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avebury http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge and I really enjoyed the family visit to Rome, didn't spend nearly enough time there in my opinion... Then there are the Anasazi ruins in the Four Corner's area. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Pueblo_Peoples I thought this was really interesting too. There, give you a few places to dream about visiting! Oh, and Victoria B.C. Canada is beautiful too http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia and if you go there, you must visit the Butchart Gardens! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butchart_Gardens

Wow! You have seen the world ElicBxn! Not many, including me, get an opportunity to see it. Well I just contend myself, for now, exploring my country which is equally breath taking as some countries have. . What is the best place you've been to Elic?

Wow Elic! I've seen the photos and the places you've been are quite amazing! Anyway, here is my local version of them. Oh by the way I'm from the Philippines. The best natural wonder I've seen so far is the Puerto-Prinsesa Subterranean River. We had been there last year and this is a candidate for the Seven Wonders of Nature. It is the longest underground navigational river in the world. And what striking is the stalagmites and stalactites formation resembling a cathedral, the holy family, some vegetables,etc. Unfortunately, I couldn't find such pictures within the cave for you to see. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_Subterranean_River_National_Park As for geothermal sights, we really don't have one exactly like Yellowstone. But we do have an active volcano. We have Mayon Volcano, famous for having a perfect cone. I still need to see it though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayon_Volcano We don't have rock formations like Stonehenge but our ancestors made something marvelous as well. The Banaue Rice Terraces. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722

I like to go to some tropical countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and so on. It is because it's quite beautiful there and it is easy for me to go there as it is not so far from my city.

Any destination you have in mind Youless? I have always wanted to see the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Soldiers. For now, I just need to keep on dreaming.

Yeah. If I would travel overseas, it would likely be to countries near my country. Primarily because it would be cheaper for us considering the air fares. Hope you have a lovely holiday soon and enjoy the shores in South East Asia. They have one of the best shores I must say!

I would really like to one day.

Hi Dawnald! I see you have pretty much traveled Europe. Do you have any plans of traveling to Asia?

Wow that is good to hear you don't need a passport to cross a border. In Asia, you need one to cross border. Yeah, traveling is quite pricey nowadays. You need a lot of money to really enjoy it. Although, airfares to nearby countries are quite cheap now, still you still have to spend for accommodations and food.

To what places have you been Dodo where you have used your passport?

At least you're getting some use out of it! Lol. I think it's great that you're taking your son around your country. Yes, it is an important educational tool. It allows you to see that, even in your own country, people live differently from place to place. It also helps to curb things like racism. My parents made sure to take us to all the historical places in the U.S. when I was a kid....from the battlefields of Gettysburg to Hersheyland, PA! It really made a difference in how I look at things and gave me a deeper appreciation of history. It's so important to see things firsthand versus just reading about them in a book. He may be a bit young to "get it" just yet, but I'm sure you'll have pictures and videos you'll show him as he gets older and maybe it will prompt him to probe a bit about those places. Like I said, you'll give your son a great education just by traveling around. Good for you!

Oh I've actually used just as an id! Sadly dear, our finances don't permit us to travel as we like. My cousin who married a British has the same philosophy as yours. That traveling is a great way to educate his son, so they go on a yearly holidays to the different parts of the world. I want to apply that one too to my 4 year old son. Though not as extravagant as a holiday out of the country, we make it a point to travel to the different tourist destinations in my country. In fact we are going on a trip this Friday, and my son is just so excited to fly on an airplane again and just have fun on the beach.

Thanks veromar! It is really nice to see actual things rather than just seeing them on books. I thinks experience it the best teacher.

Hi azskull! Welcome to Mylot! Yes! Let's be positive that we can travel overseas soon. Any destination you have in your mind?

So do you like to party? I'm more geared towards the tropics and some historic sites. I like the beach where I can do some snorkeling. Maldives is a top choice. I also like to go to Egypt to see the pyramids.

I think new york and las vegas thats my ultimate dream its a city that never sleeps and the sin city.,what do you think?

Nepal is where Mount Everest is located right? Isn't it too cold there? I used to grow up in the coldest area in my country and not a month goes by without me getting a cold. The coldest so far is 9 degree Celsius and we don't go below zero degrees. I live in a tropical country where we don't have any snows. Well I guess If I visit your country I'll be able to experience snow, right?

Hi Anepal! Welcome to Mylot! I assume you are from Nepal? Isn't it cold in Nepal? Okay, what are the must-see places in Nepal if ever I'll visit Nepal? What can you recommend?

ya youre rite im from nepal. not that cold. its mild. there are places like Annapurna base camp. and thats for trekking and you also can go poon hill which the best place to see a large mountain range from very close. these are on top of my charts. if i write it down here then i will have to spend a lot of time writing the names of places. you can come here and you can go anywhere. even it seems small on the maps, its beauty will make you feel that now this is heaven. but you might be slight dissappointed when u get here coz only international airport is in capital which is polluted except for that everything is place of heaven.

You are a well traveled person Maximax! I think traveling is a good way to educate our kids. They are just not confined to the learnings they had in school. They get to learn about new places and the customs and traditions of other people. Although, we can't afford to travel abroad this time, we make sure we travel to other places in my country even once in a year. It is a good learning experience for my 4 year old son who is currently excited to ride on an airplane again. We planned a trip this Friday and for sure he'd enjoy the beach!

Hi there! Welcome to Mylot! So do you have intentions of getting one anytime soon?

Europe wow! Geez, I think we really need to work hard for it to even afford a plane ticket. My current financial status only permits local travel. An Asian trip would probably be an icing on the cake for me. A European trip would be a cherry on that cake!

I only use it as an Id at the moment. Although I am very hopeful, that someday I'll be able to go out of my country. Wow, I learned something new today. Passports don't get stamped in Europe.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed Leigh. Wow you are quite a globe trekker. So what is the next destination for you Leigh?

Oh you'll never know Oldsix. It is free to dream. Who knows someday it may come true. It is quite a handy if you have one prepared already. I too haven't traveled abroad, but I'm not giving up hope until I'm breathing.