For now, my intention is to share travel information based on my experiences in order to help you plan your next trip. The world is a big place. So much of it is off the beaten path and not part of a typical tour package.
Today, I'd like to give you a little background about me.
I've lived in Ontario, Canada all my life and although I travelled a little as a child, I always felt very secluded compared to the life my mother led. By the time she was a teenager, she'd lived on 3 continents. She spent 3 months in her twenties hitchhiking around Europe. She lived in England during WWII, and in Zimbabwe, Africa, back when it was still called Rhodesia and wildlife existed outside of reserves. She spent 3 weeks in Peru, climbing to the top of Machu Picchu. Needless to say, I swore one day I would see the world like she did. It's taken some time, but I'm getting there. I'm also trying to provide my daughter with the same experiences, because I believe it is an education you can't learn in a classroom. At the age of eight, she's already been on an airplane nearly two dozen times.
We are not wealthy people. I don't even think we qualify as upper middle class. But, we're careful with our money and we hunt bargains. We do the legwork ourselves and figure it out. If there is a will, there is a way. It's just a matter of figuring out the how. If you don't insist on first class flights and luxury hotels, you can see almost anywhere on a budget. With a little planning, I've found most of our trips away have cost the same or less than so-called "staycations" with day trips to nearby attractions.
So take some time and plan your trip. The internet is a wonderful place and Google is your best friend! Enjoy!
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| Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey |
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