Why the quotation marks? wrote:
What is "travel" for goodness sake?
Is it similar to travel?
You know what he meant. That's the point of communication.
Why the quotation marks? wrote:
What is "travel" for goodness sake?
Is it similar to travel?
You know what he meant. That's the point of communication.
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marcuslawrence wrote:
I think no. It's a way to relax, have fun with friends or family, meet new people, try something new. I love traveling and do it whenever I can, and it's one of the things which makes me happy.
I'd rate dining out as the most overrated activity. I've never understood the desire to spend hundreds of dollars on dining at a fancy restaurant. On the few times I've done it, I've been disappointed in the quality of the meal more often than not.
asker of questions Waka Waka wrote:
roger penske wrote:
Could be
Pretty much any activity consisting of passively consuming "experiences" is overrated, in my opinion. Notice how the most vocal proponents of travel are women and effeminate men. Once you've spent the money on the plane ticket, the superficially novel food and entertainment, and lodging, it's gone forever. If I spend money on tools, hi-fi, cars, whatever, at least there's a tangible asset I can enjoy for an extended period of time and I can also leverage if needed down the road.
Presented without comment: I walk with a 50 year old ex-sorority girl type during my lunch breaks who is 20 years my senior who fits the profile of a wealthy suburban wife who is a big spender. Myself on the other hand, I'm a guy from the middle class suburbs who is a big time saver and minimalist hobbyist (hiking, running, language learning, chess) and I never take big spendy vacations. She always jokes that someday I'll meet a woman who will find ways to spend my money on trips, among other things.
pics?
It is and it isn’t.
When you’re young it’s great to see and experience different things but once you’ve been around the block a few times, it just becomes away to alleviate boredom.
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camels were not native to the Sahara. Only when the Arabs wanted to cross it were camels used. It revolutionized Sahara desert travel.
More than practically any other theme except jungles, adventure stories are about traveling through the desert on a camel. Everyone wants to travel through jungles and deserts.
Just Another Hobby Jogger wrote:
asker of questions Waka Waka wrote:
Pretty much any activity consisting of passively consuming "experiences" is overrated, in my opinion. Notice how the most vocal proponents of travel are women and effeminate men. Once you've spent the money on the plane ticket, the superficially novel food and entertainment, and lodging, it's gone forever. If I spend money on tools, hi-fi, cars, whatever, at least there's a tangible asset I can enjoy for an extended period of time and I can also leverage if needed down the road.
Presented without comment: I walk with a 50 year old ex-sorority girl type during my lunch breaks who is 20 years my senior who fits the profile of a wealthy suburban wife who is a big spender. Myself on the other hand, I'm a guy from the middle class suburbs who is a big time saver and minimalist hobbyist (hiking, running, language learning, chess) and I never take big spendy vacations. She always jokes that someday I'll meet a woman who will find ways to spend my money on trips, among other things.
So hiking, running, language learning and chess are "tangible assets" you can leverage if needed?
Yes. Hiking is fun and provides health benefits, and the feeling of being on a peak is awe inspiring. Running is fun, competetive, great for health, and you can always strive to be better. Chess is a mental exercise and the greatest game ever created. The more you learn the more fun it is. Chess taught me you cant just do what you want to do, you have to really look at the situation at hand and be comfortable under tension. No activity has taught me more life lessons than chess. Language learning is fun, mental exercise, and allows you to gain a greater appreciation for literature and a greater understanding of people around the world.
Flying to eat food somewhere and put photos on instagram is the opposite.
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