To Travel OR Not To Travel

Some people hate traveling. As much as i like to disagree to this, i must first admit that everyone entitle to their opinion. I respect that. There must be a very good reason for not wanting to travel. And by travel, notwithstanding overseas. Local is as good as going abroad.

Caen, France. We took tram from Syed's apartment to the city. The arrow pointed our location.

Ive asked a few close friends why wouldn't they travel and these are the top reasons for not doing so:

1. Financial 

2. Hate packing and unpacking

3. Bad experiences

Hmm, sounds valid ain't it. To divulge further into this, let us read with open mind. Yes, financial is the one and utmost challenges when it comes to traveling. It'll become even more challenging when you have family. Every nickel and dime are accounted for. Not only for the traveling but mostly for living expenses, daily. As for singleton, finance would not be as burden as the married lot, but it also poses the same dilemma. 

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4. We waited for nearly 7 hours for Julie to arrive from Dublin. Managed to walk around and discover interesting places nearby. 7 jam, lama tu. eheh.

My best take is that if you want to travel, then start on with your little piggy saving dedicated for your travel. Separate it with your other savings. Well it worked for me. Also, if you have travel buddies, start a travel fund together. Decide a fix amount each member must contribute and be very disciplined. Once you reach the desired amount, GO TRAVEL! 

Mary had a little lamb. This was taken along the scenic view of Ireland's countryside. On the way to the Cliffs of Moher. About 4 hours drive from the Dublin.

For point number 2, try not to pack the whole house when traveling (exception for those with small kids). You buy as you travel (without im telling you so, this is in fact, TRUE!). So, be a light traveler and pack the most important stuffs only. Example, if im traveling for one week, i will only pack 1 pair of trousers, 2 shirts, and few briefs (not including the ones im wearing). That is all you need. When you reach your destination, you will definitely buy tshirts and trousers again. And if you stays longer, laundry is everywhere. So, go figure! 

The famous World's End pub, Edinburgh, Scorland. I've posted it's story/history in the previous posting. Checkidout!

I cannot deny the fact that we all have bad experiences when traveling. Clashes with the authorities, lodging issues, lost in the middle of nowhere, ripped off and cheated by the locals, etc etc. You name it, i've experienced it. But that does not stop me from traveling. In fact, it excites me further. We all learn everything new every single day. And trust me, along the road, faw years after that bad incidents, you will laugh at it and smile upon it and glad that it happened. It becomes part pf you and make you a better person. 

That's me! Cliffs of Moher, IRELAND. Honestly, I don't mind coming here again, and again!