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anyone else feel like going on vacation doesn't alway feel worth it?
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
do you guys still go from city to city when you go to a country or do you stay put in one place for like a few weeks?
i went to taiwan and went to 4 cities plus several day and overnight excursions and just felt drained... transportation was always easy never had to fly anywhere just took trains, so at least that was great, didn't waste tons of time.
some days we'd take like an hour bus and train to go somewhere then just be tired the whole time and disinterested in the place, then an hour back to the hotel.. most of a day spent just tiring ourselves out and not really enjoying much.
of course there were like a half dozen times that were really memorable and i wouldnt trade for anything, but now that i think of what those times were they were always the quiet moments like waking up for a sunrise, taking pictures of a sunset, going for walks with friends we knew, etc...
all the hustle and bustle stuff, just no energy for it anymore.
im looking forward to when im semi retired or something and can rent a place for like a month or two and just stay put the entire time, buy groceries, cook, go to the gym, and basically live like a local with no pressure to maximize every day with sightseeing, going an hour across town just to go to a restaurant, come home to rest and then go out again.
dealing with all the work emails, missed calls, texts, confusion, etc... when i come back is a whole nother thing..
anyone else feel like going on vacation doesn't alway feel worth it?
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
do you guys still go from city to city when you go to a country or do you stay put in one place for like a few weeks?
i went to taiwan and went to 4 cities plus several day and overnight excursions and just felt drained... transportation was always easy never had to fly anywhere just took trains, so at least that was great, didn't waste tons of time.
some days we'd take like an hour bus and train to go somewhere then just be tired the whole time and disinterested in the place, then an hour back to the hotel.. most of a day spent just tiring ourselves out and not really enjoying much.
of course there were like a half dozen times that were really memorable and i wouldnt trade for anything, but now that i think of what those times were they were always the quiet moments like waking up for a sunrise, taking pictures of a sunset, going for walks with friends we knew, etc...
all the hustle and bustle stuff, just no energy for it anymore.
im looking forward to when im semi retired or something and can rent a place for like a month or two and just stay put the entire time, buy groceries, cook, go to the gym, and basically live like a local with no pressure to maximize every day with sightseeing, going an hour across town just to go to a restaurant, come home to rest and then go out again.
dealing with all the work emails, missed calls, texts, confusion, etc... when i come back is a whole nother thing..
Travel isn't for everyone, especially the visiting sites/cultural type of travel. Maybe you're not that type. Maybe you would enjoy more natural sightseeing destinations. Or like many others maybe you just like to rent a room or house and just chill out in a new place. I mean that's what Airbnb was invented for (or at least what it became).
I seem to recall you were the one who hated Iceland? I mean that's a pretty tall order because everyone I seem to talk to loves Iceland so maybe travel isn't for you and you just want to "vacation" instead.
Do you ever read up on a place before going there? I mean not just do research on logistics, but actually delve into the history and cultural significance of a place. I find thats the way to really get interested in a place otherwise every place is just a building, or every place is just a mountain, field, lake, river, etc. If you don't have a reason to travel (either to meet people, learn about things, do a certain thing, experience a certain thing) then yes travel can just be a chore. An expensive one at that.
anyone else feel like going on vacation doesn't alway feel worth it?
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
do you guys still go from city to city when you go to a country or do you stay put in one place for like a few weeks?
i went to taiwan and went to 4 cities plus several day and overnight excursions and just felt drained... transportation was always easy never had to fly anywhere just took trains, so at least that was great, didn't waste tons of time.
some days we'd take like an hour bus and train to go somewhere then just be tired the whole time and disinterested in the place, then an hour back to the hotel.. most of a day spent just tiring ourselves out and not really enjoying much.
of course there were like a half dozen times that were really memorable and i wouldnt trade for anything, but now that i think of what those times were they were always the quiet moments like waking up for a sunrise, taking pictures of a sunset, going for walks with friends we knew, etc...
all the hustle and bustle stuff, just no energy for it anymore.
im looking forward to when im semi retired or something and can rent a place for like a month or two and just stay put the entire time, buy groceries, cook, go to the gym, and basically live like a local with no pressure to maximize every day with sightseeing, going an hour across town just to go to a restaurant, come home to rest and then go out again.
dealing with all the work emails, missed calls, texts, confusion, etc... when i come back is a whole nother thing..
Stop right there. dont be that geezer. That's exactly the geezer talk that'll make you into a miserable old prick. Even if you have no energy, go see the world. Even if you have no money, go see the world. Even if you have piles of trash left to do when you come back, go see the world.
You'll feel better.
Ive never been on a vacation to a different place that i havent learned something, experienced something, or found something worthwhile. Its always worth it.
Travel isn't for everyone, especially the visiting sites/cultural type of travel. Maybe you're not that type. Maybe you would enjoy more natural sightseeing destinations. Or like many others maybe you just like to rent a room or house and just chill out in a new place. I mean that's what Airbnb was invented for (or at least what it became).
I seem to recall you were the one who hated Iceland? I mean that's a pretty tall order because everyone I seem to talk to loves Iceland so maybe travel isn't for you and you just want to "vacation" instead.
Do you ever read up on a place before going there? I mean not just do research on logistics, but actually delve into the history and cultural significance of a place. I find thats the way to really get interested in a place otherwise every place is just a building, or every place is just a mountain, field, lake, river, etc. If you don't have a reason to travel (either to meet people, learn about things, do a certain thing, experience a certain thing) then yes travel can just be a chore. An expensive one at that.
I did a lot of travelling in my 20s/30s even solo backpacking across India and other pretty adventurous things. I did enjoy a lot of it at the time then for the past 5 years got too busy with work and barely went anywhere and just developed a love for staying home lol. Maybe im just turning into a geezer like hobz said. Also not me with the iceland thing. I do love travelling with a purpose such as bike touring or hiking/trekking so maybe ill stick to that for my next trip
Yeah a month ago I just got back from Uzbekistan. Why go there? It's a huge pain in the ass to get to from Vancouver. First a flight to Beijing, then another 6 hours to Tashkent. Once in country I endured a 6 hour car ride on bumpy roads. Most people I told couldn't even pronounce the country properly let alone point it out on the map.
I knew the history of the Silk Road and Mongol Empire. I read The Great Game about the 19th Century Cold War between Britian and Russia in University and then re-read it again right before leaving. It's Chinese history, it's European history, it's World History. I was completely fascinated by the place even before setting foot in it and once I was there I was in awe even though it took a shitload of time and money to get to. None was wasted.
Here's a few pics
Samarkand
Bukhara
A ruined desert fortress we had completely to ourselves
Definitely sounds like city hopping and day maxing aren't your style anymore. It can definitely get tiring, especially if you're in a country you aren't particularly interested in. You can start to understand why older folks just stick to what they like, knowing what they like the best after so many years.
anyone else feel like going on vacation doesn't alway feel worth it?
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
do you guys still go from city to city when you go to a country or do you stay put in one place for like a few weeks?
i went to taiwan and went to 4 cities plus several day and overnight excursions and just felt drained... transportation was always easy never had to fly anywhere just took trains, so at least that was great, didn't waste tons of time.
some days we'd take like an hour bus and train to go somewhere then just be tired the whole time and disinterested in the place, then an hour back to the hotel.. most of a day spent just tiring ourselves out and not really enjoying much.
of course there were like a half dozen times that were really memorable and i wouldnt trade for anything, but now that i think of what those times were they were always the quiet moments like waking up for a sunrise, taking pictures of a sunset, going for walks with friends we knew, etc...
all the hustle and bustle stuff, just no energy for it anymore.
im looking forward to when im semi retired or something and can rent a place for like a month or two and just stay put the entire time, buy groceries, cook, go to the gym, and basically live like a local with no pressure to maximize every day with sightseeing, going an hour across town just to go to a restaurant, come home to rest and then go out again.
dealing with all the work emails, missed calls, texts, confusion, etc... when i come back is a whole nother thing..
From my experience it's when you go somewhere with a checklist you burn out quick. Pretty much europe where every major city it's 1. look at an old building (castle/cathedral) 2. Drink their local beer 3. Eat bread 4. Go to museum. It becomes a blur and repetitive. I'm not much of a culture/history buff but I love nature so when I went hiking in the dolomites and biking around the netherlands it was way more exciting and memorable. Same goes for Japan, endless shrines and temples get repetitive quick.
Also I dunno if it's cause of getting older but minimizing travel time becomes more of a priority. Last year I went out of my way and took the long way home from Thailand to experience Qatar Q-suites and after the novelty wore off I realized I just added 10+ hours to my travel time and wanted off the plane asap.
You gotta travel with someone with the same mindset. Traveling with someone who is a picky eater or hates walking or melts down over the slightest hiccup in the itinerary is a disaster lol
I feel like doing anything new is uncomfortable by nature... either taking you out of your comfort zone mentally not knowing everything, challenging your ego by admitting your not good at something, or making you physically uncomfortable. Travel can be all 3.
I think the joy and richness of life come from what happens when you make yourself uncomfortable and have a new experience because of it. Unfortunately as we get older, we get less and less willing to make ourselves uncomfortable... and just want to stay home and have everything be easy.
I think what you did might have been more challenging than you remember in past years but it's the best thing you could do for your soul and energy in the long run to keep making and facing those challenges however you can.
Stop moving around so much man. I travel all the time and I generally try to stay at least a week in each spot.
You should never try to do multiple countries in a trip (unless you're gone for months), you shouldn't even try to ram multiple cities in. For a 2-3 week trip, maybe a city or 2, and a chill spot for a week on the beach/nature. Many cities require at least a week, the bigger even longer.
A city like NY or Bangkok you could easily stay for a whole month and barely scratch the surface. Trips where you're constantly moving around hotels every few days is the worst, you feel like you're constantly repacking and living out of the damn suitcase.
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LOOK AT ME IM MIKE AND I HAVE A BIG HOG AND I DRINK TEQULA AND WORK OUT AND LISTEN TO CHARLI XCX ON THE BEACH IN BERMUDA
Grow up fuckin Peter Pan and get a good nights rest.
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
That's exactly what I did going to Thailand for the first time in Nov 25'. I spent a week each in Bangkok/Koh Samui/Phuket and it was incredible, truly an eye opener for me. I saw as much as I had energy for and I feel like there's so more to explore. I'll post a few pics here for people who have been, hopefully it brings back all the right feels. I got back a month ago (depressing!) and I'm already planning my next trip.
Im generally not a beach person at all but when i bike toured through baja california i stopped to jump in the water any chance i got. Also those beaches were generally completely empty, loved it!
I wish I could post the convos I'm having, after mike, it's only going into GC's.
Yesterday, her sister who makes $40K/year told this girl (7/10) who I saw twice casually, to ask me these questions to qualify me.
- Am I a provider and will I be comfortable paying for everything
- Will I fully pay for future house or rent until we get there, later asks if I am comfortable with getting a 2BR+Den by Oly Village/DT, for 2 offices
- She needs someone who makes more than her (paralegal), and do I qualify for that
- Can I cover vacations
- 5 other qualification questions, but they're reasonable
For clarification
- I will 100% provide
- I'd want to pay for 7-80%+ of vacations
- Idc if they work post kids
But to outright ask if I have money is new
Told this girl I can't afford her, and that I'm getting laid off soon. She immediately re-tracked didn't mean to come off as a gold digger. She doesn't expect me to pay for everything. Told her I can't afford $4,500/month in Oly Village and that you said it's a red flag if a man asks you to help with rent. She said it's okay, and that depending on other qualities, I don't have to cover 100%.
I guess being tall give you a discount on paying 80% of rent. Now she is very sad.
Tbf, I gave her gold to dig, I told her I made more in cap gains than her sisters income last year when she said her sister said accountants make no money. Her sister is accountant.
anyone else feel like going on vacation doesn't alway feel worth it?
maybe i just need to go to the beach or something for a week instead of exploring cities.
do you guys still go from city to city when you go to a country or do you stay put in one place for like a few weeks?
i went to taiwan and went to 4 cities plus several day and overnight excursions and just felt drained... transportation was always easy never had to fly anywhere just took trains, so at least that was great, didn't waste tons of time.
some days we'd take like an hour bus and train to go somewhere then just be tired the whole time and disinterested in the place, then an hour back to the hotel.. most of a day spent just tiring ourselves out and not really enjoying much.
of course there were like a half dozen times that were really memorable and i wouldnt trade for anything, but now that i think of what those times were they were always the quiet moments like waking up for a sunrise, taking pictures of a sunset, going for walks with friends we knew, etc...
all the hustle and bustle stuff, just no energy for it anymore.
im looking forward to when im semi retired or something and can rent a place for like a month or two and just stay put the entire time, buy groceries, cook, go to the gym, and basically live like a local with no pressure to maximize every day with sightseeing, going an hour across town just to go to a restaurant, come home to rest and then go out again.
dealing with all the work emails, missed calls, texts, confusion, etc... when i come back is a whole nother thing..
I have no interest in "just going on vacation" for the sake of it.
Find something you actually want to do, and focus your vacation around that. If nothing interests you, then staying home and relaxing may be the way to go.
Personally its surfing for me. I find a city with good surf for that month > everything else is a bonus assuming i even want to do it (activities / places)
Dragging the right people with you also makes a difference
Lastly a furnished airbnb may be better than a hotel, i never feel "at home" in a hotel. If i have a proper kitchen, and a full sized couch / recliner in the airbnb, i always pick that over a hotel, even if it costs more than the hotel.
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and that’s all before seeing he’s also posted bunny manure for sale.
I have no interest in "just going on vacation" for the sake of it.
Find something you actually want to do, and focus your vacation around that. If nothing interests you, then staying home and relaxing may be the way to go.
Personally its surfing for me. I find a city with good surf for that month > everything else is a bonus assuming i even want to do it (activities / places)
Dragging the right people with you also makes a difference
Lastly a furnished airbnb may be better than a hotel, i never feel "at home" in a hotel. If i have a proper kitchen, and a full sized couch / recliner in the airbnb, i always pick that over a hotel, even if it costs more than the hotel.
I agree, we try to aim for a bigger room size wherever we stay so it doesnt only feel like a place to sleep. If we do ever stay put for at least 4-5 days then we want a kitchen as well if for nothing else just to cut fruits and stuff.
Another big one these days for us is access to a washer. We always do carry-on only and washing our stanky clothes is a must at the halfway point of a trip.
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