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| 30DBC: With unlimited money? Where would I go? I'd go to Mars. Since I'm old I'd probably only need a one-way ticket. If not there... Mars, Pennsylvania? We traveled through Mars every August on our way to my grandparent's house. Fireflies and nasturtiums, sleeping on a cot in the basement (far too sticky) and an odorous two-seat outhouse. Good times. But let me be serious. I'm traveling in Taiwan at the moment. I always travel with a roller bag and a backpack. If it doesn't fit it doesn't go. And it doesn't matter whether I'm going for 2 weeks or 2 months. I have my checklist... but really? Most anything can be bought anywhere. On this trip I left when it was below freezing. I layered, knowing that once in Taiwan it would be 'warm'. I froze here. Damp, chill, rain, wind. Back home we have dry cold and dry heat. This place is defined by the color moss green. So today is nice. However, if I had money and no trip to Mars, I'd go on a Road Scholar cruise around the world. They cost about $50,000. I've never had that kind of money. I'd probably worry less and travel 'comfort' class and use a credit card knowing I could always cover the expenses. I'd still try to travel light... maybe even lighter. Where would I stay? Since money isn't the question, availability is key. I'd probably still stay mostly in hostels because that's where one meets people. But an occasional hotel may make a nice break. And I could go on tours (too expensive for my budget) and visit places off the beaten track. Bhutan at $200/day would be doable. A cruise to the Antarctic would be nice, and with ice melting in the Arctic? That may be possible too. I could actually go at the last minute and for shorter periods of time (three trips to Europe covering 2 months instead of just one trip). But in reality money is a factor. One I manage very well. And today I'm blessed to be among warm friendly people in Taiwan. 1.103 |
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