Monday, February 14, 2005
Why Travel?
This past weekend I've had a few people question why I travel, and more specifically, why I'm taking this trip. I've been trying to explain it, but I somehow feel like I'm doing an inadequate job describing why I travel. (Probably because I hear things like, "Dude, I just don't get it" after I'm done explaining it.) Of course, there is something inherently lazy in asking bloggers to answer my own personal questions, and I know there are plenty of famous quotations on the subject, but I'd still like to throw out the question for my friends in cyberspace: for those who like to travel, why? And to keep the discussion spirited, for those who don't enjoy traveling, what is it about it that you find offensive, unappealing, etc.?
On a somewhat related note - finances aside - any opinions on whether there is really ever an age where it is socially unacceptable to still hit the road?
On a somewhat related note - finances aside - any opinions on whether there is really ever an age where it is socially unacceptable to still hit the road?
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I think it's TOTALLY cool! (Is that an accptable word to use these days?) Ha ha! Afterall, jason, you only live once....
or do you? Hmmmm....Anyway, I think that is why we are all here to see more than what is in front of us and I cannot believe that anyone would give you any blin blan for going out into the world to find it. Take care fo yerself!
Your cousin Julie
or do you? Hmmmm....Anyway, I think that is why we are all here to see more than what is in front of us and I cannot believe that anyone would give you any blin blan for going out into the world to find it. Take care fo yerself!
Your cousin Julie
# posted by 
: 10:58 AM
: 10:58 AM
I love, love, love to travel. So far I have visited 13 foreign countries and I've lost count of all the states I've been to. I love to see all the ways things are different in other cities, states and especially other countries. People live in different types of houses, wear unusual clothes, do other things for fun, eat a variety of foods, speak in stange-sounding accents or languages, create wild works of art and architecture and so on. Why limit yourself to one set of surroundings and deny all the beauty and pleasure of other places? Or why not find out for yourself that in some ways you have it better than other people? As far as I'm concerned you NEVER get too old to explore the world. Of course the length and circumstances of your travels will vary based on your age, budget, if you have kids, etc, but one should keep moving! A rolling stone gathers no moss.
# posted by : 2:48 PM
: 2:48 PM
"Crush your enemy - see them driven before you... and to hear the lamentation of their women."
-Conan the Barbarian
-Conan the Barbarian
# posted by : 4:40 PM
: 4:40 PM
When Chad and I went to Britain in '99, we met a dude in a hostel in York. He hung his hat in Palo Alto, but spent most of his time travelling. He went by the (very cool) name Rex London, and was one of the hippest backpackers I have met before or since. Oh yeah, and Rex was a 76 year old widower with grown children. We had the honor of a picture with him; I'll scan and email it to you if I get a chance.
I hope that helps answer your last question.
--Jeremy.
I hope that helps answer your last question.
--Jeremy.
I think there's no age restriction for travel, although I'd like to see more older people roughing it rather than hogging the road in their RVs. But, if that's what it takes to get them going...
I love to travel, too, although it seems that after you travel there's a haze about some of the sucky parts of it, like when you are freaking out about being pickpocketed or missing your train or lost in the wilderness. It all makes for a great story eventually, but it may take a certain temperment to really rough it and get over the beaten path.
Jason, you are one of those people, so I'm glad you have this blog to tell us your stories.
I love to travel, too, although it seems that after you travel there's a haze about some of the sucky parts of it, like when you are freaking out about being pickpocketed or missing your train or lost in the wilderness. It all makes for a great story eventually, but it may take a certain temperment to really rough it and get over the beaten path.
Jason, you are one of those people, so I'm glad you have this blog to tell us your stories.
# posted by : 1:56 PM
: 1:56 PM
I'm not sure if/when you'll ever read this, but I was behind on the entire month of Feb. Went back and read and found this posting to spark some interest. It's great that you can take us all through your journey. It sounds like it has been an interesting and wonderful experience so far.
I'm not sure I would make all the time deadlines. I would be rambling on to some local (who spoke English) and miss the next destination.
On the second question- You are as old as you feel or want to be. Age is a number and if you feel good, do what you want. I'll prob be in my "old age" before I make a trip like this!
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I'm not sure I would make all the time deadlines. I would be rambling on to some local (who spoke English) and miss the next destination.
On the second question- You are as old as you feel or want to be. Age is a number and if you feel good, do what you want. I'll prob be in my "old age" before I make a trip like this!
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