My life is influenced by travel

I once read that travel addiction is in the genes. It also shows in other things in life e.g. People who like to change the furniture in their rooms all the time are often addicted to travel. Travel has influenced my life. It made me tolerant towards others, I learnt about different customs and religions. I learnt to read (and speak a little) Greek, Italian, Spanish and Turkish. (I already speak Dutch, English, German and French so Italian and Spanish weren't very difficult). Travel in Arab countries made me learn to decipher Arab script. Only place names because without it is very difficult to hop on a shared taxi. So many people are usually waiting, when one pulls in there is a great rush leaving me behind because I could not read the destination on the sign in the windscreen.

Of course travelling opens us up to different cultures, languages and experiences. We will get a lot of invaluable experiences which are worth remembering in future days to come. Meanwhile, we may come across some bad situations also. In either way it's valuable and memorable! I have not traveled out of my country but wherever I've traveled within India, I've always cherished those places in one way or other.

Hi Maxine, I call it a vacation bug, more than a travel bug in my case. I feel I need to be in different places basically because I need changes of activities in my life. you cannot imagine how boring this time with chemo has been, as I cannot but stay at home most of the time.

You are descibing me! My mom used to work for the airlines when she was young and when I was a teenager she told me - everyone has to work so why not work in an industry that gives you perks you want!! My first job out of high school - well after a year of college was with Alitalia Airlines and I have been in the travel industry ever since. The perks were much better back then. I used to have so many free tickets I could not use them all! When I was 19 I went to Egypt, Italy twice, Hawaii, and various places in the US and that was all in one year - lol~! Nowadays I get maybe 3-4 free tickets each year but only for use in the US and I get some hotels for free and the rest at a discount. My car rentals are just discounted a little. I still love to travel but now I have to plan better. I remember taking a flight over to Rome and landing in the morning - going shopping all day for Xmas gifts - then jumping on a return flight that night. Business class both ways so I got the better meals and free drinks! Yes, those were the days!! Addicted to travel - yes, I am!

i am not that into traveling i am the kind of person that likes to keep my life in one place and thats at home i think i would like to travel if i did not have a farm to take care of but i do not even like to leave my animals long enough for me to go on a vacation my mema on the other hand definitely has the travel bug she loves going places wrether it is far off or just a county over i know she has seen and expierenced alot of different places and cultures from traveling so much so far in my life i have not visited anywhere that i really wanted to go but i am saving up the money to go to alberta canada possably thinking about moving there

I have the same problem,when i was a young boy,i often travel with my friends,at that time, we have a very happy time,and now,we are grow up and got a work,so we have no time to go out have a trip,but,i still love that feel,forced to life,we pay much time to earn money,for me now that travel is a luxury things .if i have enough money ,i will travel all my life ,it is fantastic!

I am the same - I also have the travel bug and I feel my life would be boring without being able to see the rest of the world! I can not even imagine what it would be like to never have known what another place feels like and can never understand some people who have never owned a passport!

I couldn't imagine a life without travelling. It is my top priority, and I am always saving up for my next trip. I never regret spending my money on travelling instead of the material things that my friends buy, because travelling brings me so much joy. I really enjoy exploring other countries and learning more about other cultures and I would say that travelling has influenced my life in many different ways. It is a wonderful way to learn something about other cultures and lifestyles and I find that really interesting.

well its sounds like his friends blames you who did you think they would support think you did too much to make him happy,you have to set boundaries for both of you when your in a relationship .my girlfriend doesnt go out at all without me and she feels the same way if i were to go out .me aget weird and jealous if one of their friend is ina relationship and doesnt hangout with them as much i think his friend broke you two up,try not to let it bother you that they are kind of blaming you that to expected from their point of view .find a guy who put you fist not second to her friend s partying ways you deserve better

Living in WSM I understand why you like to travel. My cousin had a B&B in Weston think it was called Denmark House on the Locking road. She now lives in Cyprus, nice little bungalow with pool in font garden.