Travelling to other countries. Any other travelers out there?

[englishman]

Any other travelers out there?
I'm thinking of going on a trip but I cant make my mind up.

Sometimes I go away and have a really good time and sometimes I go and have a mediocre time.

Only thing is if your miles away from home and not enjoying yourself it's an expensive way to have a sh1t time.

On the other hand, the times I have been away have always led me to some mind expanding experiences at worst and to some euphoric and mind blowing almost spiritual experiences at best.

Not sure what the magic formula is? Seems to be a bit of a roll of the dice. Sometimes you get a 6 sometimes a 1.

Anyone any thoughts on this?

 

[Mike32ct]

I would do some research online first. Maybe start with www.virtualtourist.com and enter the city and country you are interested in.

I would never visit somewhere without doing my homework first.

 

[LiveFreeX]

Guest houses are a bit expensive unless you've got a lot of $$$.

If you intend to stay a few months, go on couchsurfing and look up: (20 to 25 year old) girls in the area and ask them about rents, you can also get one to go looking for you and then bang her later...

I've done this 3 times successfully.... lol one became my wife.

 

[AAAgent]

What type of trips/vacations are you looking to go on. I'm a bit younger than you but have traveled my fair share for work, volunteer, and vacation. If you're planning to go on a relaxing vacation, from what i hear, the all inclusive ones are the best. It's cheap, about 1k and food, drinks, hotel, and tip is all included. I haven't been on one of those relaxing vacations so outside of that i'm not too sure.

Trips are all mainly about what you're looking for. I like traveling to see new places, learn new cultures/languages, meet new people, etc. I don't mind getting lost as getting lost is a great learning experience. I traveled to Greece & Albania alone and it took me 3 planes, a bus, a taxi, and a car ride to get to my final destination. No one spoke english and everyone stared at me as i'm clearly a foreigner. I was really tired, hot, and lost most of the time but i don't regret it as i got to see things i would have never seen in my life. I went to China with my cousins and ventured out alone, went to HK with friends and slept about 14 hours total for the first 5 days.

Being a male that is not afraid to handle himself I do my best to stay out of shady area's and shady people. Always have enough money in my bank account and a decent amount of cash in multiple places and be nice, courteous and stay out of other peoples business. If you're having a horrible time and it's not time to leave yet or for any other reason you find it's time to go, that money will be handy.

SmartPhone will also make your experiences more enjoyable. I don't use my phone as much as others, but in 3rd world or foreign countries, having the internet can save your life. I booked a return flight earlier than i anticipated because i just wanted to GTFO.

Company is also very important. I'd rather go on a trip alone then go with company that can be stressful. It's still pretty scary to go on a trip alone to a foreign country, but it's 10x than going with someone that will ruin your trip. Most people are scared of traveling alone because they think people are out to get them. That isn't the case.

I also travel alot for work and that sucks. Don't bring work on trips.