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Old 12-11-2008, 08:03 AM   #21
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Almost 11 months. Just got back actually a few months ago from the trip. Didn't work for a second either. Best time of my life!

Canada
Fiji
New Zealand
Australia
Thailand
Laos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Phillipines
Japan
China
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
France
Belgium
Holland
England
Canada
Holy shit thats awesome!
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Old 12-11-2008, 08:22 AM   #22
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Longest I travelled was 5 weeks, longest I worked outside of "home" was half a year, in DC.

But yeah, my trips usually last about a month - cuz I usually can't take more holiday than that. But they're usually enough.
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FIRST TRIP (2005): FIRST EUROTRIP EVER! UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland
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Longest away was 1 month in Europe.
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Old 12-11-2008, 12:03 PM   #24
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Almost 11 months. Just got back actually a few months ago from the trip. Didn't work for a second either. Best time of my life!


How is my question?
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Old 12-12-2008, 09:48 AM   #25
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How is my question?

I was in a good position with my career so it only took me about a year and a half to save up. I ended up having to quit my job though since they wouldn't give me a leave of absence.

Worth every penny....even though I could go for having a few in my pocket right now. I'm bascially starting from scratch in terms of a bankroll which is hard.

The fact is when doing a trip that goes over several months you obviously sacrifice things. Whether it's your job, a relationship, or your time. Money is a common excuse but I find it's the comfort and security of the day to day life that most people aren't willing to give up. It's a tough decision because when it's all said and done (from the time I started saving to the time where I'll be back to being financially secure) it will be close to 2 1/2 years. So theres the trade off of traveling for so long and not working while you do it!
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Old 12-13-2008, 07:51 AM   #26
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Backpacking - 5 weeks in NW and Central Europe. Stayed at two places for 6 days and the rest for no more then 4 nights.

I have worked outside of my area for half a year also. It was in the same state, but when it is a 9-10 hour trip one-way I call that living out of my bubble.

I would love to travel for several months on end, but until I have a big cushion I can't. Key word "until".
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The fact is when doing a trip that goes over several months you obviously sacrifice things. Whether it's your job, a relationship, or your time. Money is a common exscuse but I find it's the comfort and security of the day to day life that most people aren't willing to give up. It's a tough decision because when it's all said and done (from the time I started saving to the time where I'll be back to financially secure) it will be close to 2 1/2 years. So theres the trade off of traveling for so long and not working while you do it!
Wise words, my friend.

Which begs the question... do we live to travel, or travel to live? I am seriously thinking about taking a long trip... maybe 6 mth - to a year, and I'm thinking of all the sacrifices that I'll have to make - career-wise, relationship-wise, family-wise... is it worth it??
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Trips (only counting recreational travel):
FIRST TRIP (2005): FIRST EUROTRIP EVER! UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland
SECOND TRIP (2007): First Solo Trip! Greece, Turkey, Syria, Spain
2008: China (Beijing, Shanghai, Yangshuo) ...right before the Olympics!
2009: Japan & HK, Southern Spain
[size=1]2010: All over Lebanon, Ibiza (Spain), Oktoberfest (Germany), Thailand.
2011: India (Goa), Jordan, Jerusalem, San Sebastian (Spain), Amsterdam (again), London, Driving from Vancouver to L.A. (stopping in Portland, Seattle, San Fran and all the little stops), Montpellier (France), Geneva and Lausanne (Switzerland)

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I just hit month 8

Ireland
England
Wales
Poland
Germany
headed to China in 5 days...
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Sweet!
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Longest I went was for 2 months backpacking around Europe but my next trip should be about 4 months in Africa and the Middle East.
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Old 08-26-2009, 02:27 AM   #31
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It's going on just over two years now! It started as a month and a half long backpacking trip through Spain and Italy, then traveled up to study in Sheffield, England (traveling on my many none busy moments), then I got a job in Northern England. And since April I've been in Germany, trying out the language, enjoying the bakeries and the beer. And I'll be back in England in a week to figure out something new!

My next trip back to the states will actually be a 2 month long road trip next summer to see what I haven't seen before!
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Old 08-26-2009, 02:25 PM   #32
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One and a half years in central Africa - mainly in the Congo (DRC) getting shot at by Nkunda and his rebels while working for Airserv.

Before that is was three months backing packing in Europe. One month in which I was enlisted and going through selection in the French Foreign Legion.

Im planning my around the world motorcycle jurney that will probably last upwards of 3 years.
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Old 08-27-2009, 06:18 PM   #33
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Wow! I bet there are some juicy travel stories from all of these extended trips!

Goes to show how life altering things could be once you get out of the cubicle and strap on a backpack!
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Old 08-28-2009, 03:12 AM   #34
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This is my first time outside of North America and so far I have been gone 9 weeks. I started in England then The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Hungary. Now Im back in Poland working at a hostel until the 22nd of December.

I have hopes to do some more traveling while Im still over here in south eastern Europe.
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A 3 month plan turned into almost a year in Australia. Visited New Zealand in that time also.
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I still haven't returned home since my last post in this thread. So, that makes one year and seven months worth of climbing, skiing, and working (unfortunately) around Canada and the U.S.

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wise words, my friend.

Which begs the question... Do we live to travel, or travel to live? I am seriously thinking about taking a long trip... Maybe 6 mth - to a year, and i'm thinking of all the sacrifices that i'll have to make - career-wise, relationship-wise, family-wise... Is it worth it??
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Nick, just ran across this and thought of you:

Ice Axe Camera Mount

Could be handy...
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^ What an excellent idea!! I'm going to try and make one. Thanks for passing that on.
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I just finished 7 months in Nicaragua, now back in the states for what will be about 5 weeks, then heading back to Central America for as long as possible, with actually no plans of returning to the states other than to visit, but only for a week next time.....
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