Why do you travel?

Is it to get away from work, your house, the stresses of daily life?

Is it to see a new place, the good, bad and ugly, learn about a new culture, taste new foods, meet the natives, see things you've never seen before?

Is it to re-connect with your spouse or family members since you don't get quality time together on a day-to-day basis?

So many reasons to travel. But reasons #1 and #3 say more about our current quality of life, not the need to leave our homes and go somewhere new . . .

This isn't a judgement of any of these reasons (or others), just something I'm pondering in my ole noggin.

Good question, Tansy!
I travel for the new place, new things reason you stated. The other reason is that we are divers and live in Northen CA where the ocean is much too cold and murky !
We are trying to go to all the interesting/great scuba spots around the world as we can. We also love wine but then we live in the Wine Country-as good as any reason to "vacation' at home! and still try new things!
R5

We travel to see the world, new places and take in how life is so much different in every area of this country (and others) from where we live. But, to add to that, I feel it makes me more "worldly". I feel like a much more knowledgeable and well-rounded person because we travel. I don't mean that in a smug sort of way, but since we are DINK's (Dual Income No Kids), we've had a head start on this since we were young(er). Many others our age can't get away and appear envious, and at times with family, almost angry, that we can and do get away. I also have friends who "could" travel, but don't because of frugality or, with one person in particular, because they don't want to leave their dog (they get a sitter for one-night occasions). So to sum it up, we travel because we can! Sometimes in our travels, my husband will point out a person he might see in a wheelchair or walker--and his point for doing so is just to say how lucky he feels we can travel now because there might come a time later in life when even though we would want to, we wouldn't be able to or at best, it would be difficult.

To escape my "real" world!

Because it's fun and exciting!!!! Also a blessing!

Hi! We are from the lowlands of Long Island and crave to see mountains and lakes. We want to visit the Thousand Is. this Aug. but really have no idea where to go. We have two kids 10 and 13. We like water stuff, hiking, fishing, nature stuff.Looking for a nice family resort,or housekeeping resort. Even a barge? Can anyone help? Thx!! Lou and crew