Comments on: Why Travelers Should Spend Time Instead Of Money

By: should we spend more time in the sun

should we spend more time in the sun — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:31:57 +0000

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:02:47 +0000

This article resonated with me. Right now I would love to grab my backpack and travel. But, I rescued a kitten and that’s another story.

Last year, I wish I could have stayed longer in Scotland. I really thought about staying “across the pond” and venturing off to Europe or even catching a flight to Australia. It’s refreshing not to have a “set” travel schedule. The unknown is far more exciting!

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By: Chris Cook

Chris Cook — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:57:58 +0000

Great article Dane! I aggree completly that taking the time to relax and enjoy the location your in without specific direction is really what a “visit” is. Even if you are on a two week whirlwind tour however, and you only have two days here or two days there… one can still go at it unplanned. Why not go to Rome or Paris with no specific sites on a must see list? Wander the streets, sit along the river, people watch…it saves money and stress.

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By: Lois

Lois — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:29:08 +0000

Really excellent article, Dane. It so happens that your article coincided with the publication of our ezine, Home Swappers, in which Dana, our feature article author (a travel guide writer and home exchanger), also put the case very eloquently for taking the time to see the quirky but memorable things that you would miss if on a whirlwind tour. A quote:

“These days whenever we do a home exchange (so far we’ve done lovely swaps with Edinburgh, Lucca and Amsterdam) Michael and I still like the feeling of play acting the ‘local’ even if it’s only for a couple of weeks- walking around the neighbourhoods, the markets, shops, and restaurants, and of course seeing the sights. Especially the minor ones, the second raters, the third division homespun attractions- a museum of socks or tin whistles, a quirky Romanesque portal, the birthplace of an obscure composer- the obscure stuff most people tend to skip when they stay in hotels where time is money and there’s always that itchy feeling, that compulsion to move on to the next town to see the next World Heritage Site. Yet we tend to remember the quirky things most fondly- they have an intimacy and character and speak to the heart, and often tell you more about a country or city than most five star attractions and their dutiful crowds paying homage.”

Read the rest of Dana’s article, No Place Like ‘Home’.

Cheers
Lois

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By: triska

triska — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:38:20 +0000

totally agree… sometimes I feel a bit sad when leaving a country because i’ve only done so little, but I can’t stay any longer because of work. This article made me think of the length of my vacations. good work

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By: Jungle Wonderland: Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Jungle Wonderland: Khao Sok National Park, Thailand — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:26:45 +0000

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By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:09:20 +0000

Slow travel is key for me these days now that I have as much time as I need. I hate that feeling of breezing through places and having the time to spend exploring without being rushed is great. I prefer to spend months in a place I like given the chance and think renting a room in an apartment with locals, WWOOFing on a farm or working in a local hostel are great ways to feel more involved in a community.

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By: TheBoutiqueTravelGuy

TheBoutiqueTravelGuy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:59 +0000

This well crafted article should serve as a reminder to all travelers to slow down and take the time to smell the coffee. All to often we focus on checking the boxes – been there, seen that – and forget to really take in the true “soul” of our destination.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:15:52 +0000

Terrific article, really eloquent. Dane, I fly into Phnom Penh in a month and will be in your neck of the woods through January – let’s make a point to meet up.

-Tim

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By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:13:53 +0000

DANE!! You are a writer here too! excellent!

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