Do you like to travel far or stick close to home?

[_Maya_]

Just curious if you are a jetsetter and like to go to far away places or stick closer to home for vacations.

I like to travel the world.

I like staycations.

[DizzyDesii]

I definitely prefer domestic travel. I love being home and don’t intend to stray far from it. In the US, I want to visit Orlando, Miami, New York, Tampa, Aspen, and Dallas. I’m looking at a minimum of 8 hours travel by car to the city closest to me and a max of 18 hrs to the furthest. Thats too far 😭 I will definitely be flying to both. When I went to Vegas, that would’ve been a 25 hour drive but I flew so it was a 6 hour flight (with stops). Ugh Too long 😭 But i loved it and definitely intend to go back. I enjoyed Charlotte/Raleigh as well which wouldve been a 10-12 hour drive. But I flew to 2 hours to one and took a train to the other. Travel by train is sooo awful by the way lol. Its not cool like in Harry Potter. In terms of International, I only want to visit Canada, Australia and the Bahamas. I’ll likely fly to Canada and Australia but I am dreading the long expensive $3,000 overnight 20-30 hour flight to AU. As for the Bahamas, I’d like to go by boat as long as i steer clear of the Bermuda triangle. Then again I don't know if i can 😭 🎶 I should’ve stayed at home 🎶

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nj2U6rhnucI

[_Maya_]

I have only done one international trip to Europe. Rest has been domestic. I have had some long domestic flights though. Alaska and Hawaii are a haul and a half.

[DizzyDesii]

Thank you for mho! And did you go to alaska when it was warmer out? And did it stay daylight as long as they claim?

[_Maya_]

You are welcome. Great answer! I did go when it was warmer and YES it does stay light out like most of the time. It is kinda freaky lolz.

[DizzyDesii]

What animals did you see? Like bears or anything?

[_Maya_]

We did a whale watching tour which was super cool. We also did a helicopter tour. That was also really cool but no bears. I don't think they would have liked the noise. Plenty of herds of things like moose and stuff. Really fascinating and beautiful landscape.

[DizzyDesii]

Wow i’ve never seen a moose nor a whale so that would've been cool. I was rewatching In the Heart of the Sea for the 25th time so i wouldve enjoyed the whale watching

[_Maya_]

For sure you would. It is pretty amazing. You don't realize just how big they are until you see one in person. Kinda blows your mind.

[DizzyDesii]

And reminds me to fly to bahamas instead of taking a boat lol

[_Maya_]

Lolz I haven't been there but on my list. I like the Keys. Close to the same experience.

[Sharkstealth]

What's strange is most people's vacations I have lived at. I spent years on the road working at resorts and National Parks. I am a rescue Scuba Diver and trained in ski and snowboard repair. I drove boats commercially.

[DizzyDesii]

@Sharkstealth holy smokes! Lucky

[chicken_nugget24]

Love to travel the world but I have anxiety and a fear of flying 🤣

[_Maya_]

Oh dang lolz

[richardcory]

Sorry to hear you fear flying. I find commercial air travel very relaxing. Its an excuse to sit and do noting but doze or read. I know its as safe as driving. The rest of my life I always feel there is *something* I should be doing

[PizzaDaddyo]

I definitely have places I must go before I die. I’m 30 and I’m in die hard need to visit my moms side in the Philippines since I’ve never been. She definitely been going back and forth since I was a kid but, it never was a cheap ticket for her to buy me an extra ticket. It’s crazy planning too because it takes like 2 days to get there because I live near philly and that’s literally on the other side of the world with a 12hr time zone difference. If it’s 5pm here, it’s already 5am there (like tomorrow). No worries tho. I’m definitely going next year when they plan on going for a little reunion. I’ve been a lot of different places on the East Coast from Maine to Miami. And I even been to Canada several times in my life. Vancouver Canada one time. It’s funny how the only time I was in the West Coast and saw a bald eagle was in Vancouver Canada

[_Maya_]

Cool! I hope you get to make that trip. I've never been that far. Furthest for me is Europe on time. Rest is US travel and some Caribbean.

[PizzaDaddyo]

Thanks! Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand. Lmfao

Damn US travel, Europe, Caribbean!!
Ur done. U r done.😉

[_Maya_]

Mmm sand, drinks and sun is my sort of place.

[PizzaDaddyo]

Lol my mom has a pretty thick Filipino accent. One of the last time she came back from the Philippines, she arrived back home, unpacking her luggage and explaining to me and my best friend and said, “so many beaches, so many beaches..” me and my friend looked at each other and smiled because we both thought “bitches”. 😂
I’m definitely going for the beaches

[_Maya_]

LOLZ!! That's really funny... bitches lmao

[Iron_Man]

I like to travel the world.

[_Maya_]

Me too. I've been to Europe one time and then Alaska and the Caribbean. I'm hoping to travel some more before I decide on going for my masters.

[Iron_Man]

That’s awesome. I’ve been to London, England, Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Venice, Italy, and to Canada, all over the cruise lines in Miami, Florida, and traveled all over the United States. I’m from Miami Florida I live there.

[_Maya_]

Wow you've really seen a lot. I live in PA but traveled to the keys. We took that auto train that goes from DC to Orlando overnight. Nice way to get down there with a car.

[Iron_Man]

That’s awesome. Sounds like you do a lot of traveling yourself. Congratulations. Keep doing it. 😊

[_Maya_]

thanks and will do. Hoping once the summer bar crowds die off going out west with a friend. Never been to that area. Rockies, grand canyon and that stretch of the country.

[Iron_Man]

Well, that would be awesome and It will also be cooler. Depends on when you go. Have a great trip. I know you’ll enjoy it. Great scenery out there

[Iron_Man]

Thank you so much for most helpful Award you look just like I pictured that you would look like

[_Maya_]

You are welcome! Thank you for the nice conversation.

[Iron_Man]

You’re so welcome good conversation

[AviatorTom]

A little of both. My SO and I usually take two short closer-to-home vacations every year, along with one overseas trip (typically a cruise).

Traveling the world is more fun and interesting... just can't afford to do it all the time. Hence, the closer-to-home trips.

[Berethor]

I stick closer to home for vacations, that's why I never visit United States, it's too far away.

[_Maya_]

Furthest I have been was Europe and only once. Long flight but did have a great time.

[strateguy632]

i like to go, but traveling is tough so i look at photos and imagine. i recently published a poem about vacation in hungary.

[_Maya_]

Oh that is so cool! I like to travel to but get what you mean. It is hard and expensive to go anywhere anymore.

[asphaltrhymes]

In reality and given Covid, I've been a sticker close to home person. 🙂

[asphaltrhymes]

Plus, to my mind, travel or international airports seem like full of angry people, rushing people... I'd rather cool vibes ☮️👀😎

[_Maya_]

I have only done one international trip and it was hectic in the airports.

[asphaltrhymes]

Fair enough. I guess I don't travel before Covid and I don't fly post-Covid lol. Lucky me? 👌👍

[asphaltrhymes]

I only travel locally or by road, train. Maybe local cruise ship someday, locally. Lol. Anyways, have a good day 😀 hopefully you enjoy staycations better or interstate road trips, drive safe 👍👌 or sail safe if on cruises lol 👍

[_Maya_]

thanks!

[asphaltrhymes]

How long do you think you'll avoid airports like the plague for? Was it rude people, long lines, or just so much effort for so little vacation relaxation when all travel was said and done or factored in, plus stresses. Lol? Months, years ahead? 🤔😎😄

[asphaltrhymes]

I'd like to think it's mostly people's attitudes out of post Covid lol 😋

[_Maya_]

On my trip it was the long flight and then the long lines to get through immigration. That was the worst part of it. I might take a trip later this summer out west in the US but that isn't as chaotic.

[asphaltrhymes]

Oh okay, well enjoy American late summer then, California so groovy or Seattle lol 😁👍😀 never been to either, peace ✌🏻☮️😁

[nolabels]

I like to see new places, but travel, for me, is extremely stressful and exhausting.

I've found that traveling by train is the least stressful mode of long-range transportation for me. A dining car, a sleeping compartment, and I'm good.

[DizzyDesii]

The train rocks so much it puts me to sleep but not in a good way. I got cart-sick lol. I love flying because you get the best sleep above the clouds. But i csnt stand the ear popping and headache. So far, nothing beats traveling by car for me. I want to get on a yacht or speedboat but not looking forward to a cruise. I can't even handle the smell of the sea near me. But its also all oiled up. Hopefully it smells better in other places otherwise i’ll be sea-sick. Overall i’ll be homesick. Gosh im a mess 🤣

[Alex8736]

If I get approved for a vacation I love traveling to places warm to get rest and relaxation but if its only a few days i'll just have a staycation grillin and chillin

[_Maya_]

Grillin and chillin. Love it.

[Alex8736]

especially by a pool

[_Maya_]

I'm a beach girl. Don't have a pool. Wish I did.

[Alex8736]

same here... A sweet tan does a body good

[Kabluie]

Going to Spain next month, about 9 hours in the air.

[_Maya_]

Lucky duck you are though. Enjoy!

[Adam1978]

When I actually go away I want to actually experience something different. But I priorities having a good life at home. I wouldn't want to be rootless and travel all the time.

[lightbulb27]

within 9 hour flight. after that, plane no fun:)

Bring back those high speed aircraft...

[B4851]

I usually like to stay close to home, unless there's something very special about the destination. Example, I was finally able to visit the Philippines in March of 2023, and it was absolutely beautiful. So it made the travel worth it.

[Pinay_ako]

It’s not a vacation vacation if I am not hopping on and off a plane.

[Staximus]

I like to go on road or camping trips and stuff like that. Drive around and see stuff. I want to go to Europe and see a bunch of old stuff but I'll pass on flying.

[Jamie05rhs]

I'm an environmentalist, and I believe it's extremely important to decrease our carbon footprint as much as possible. So, while I do take long trips occasionally, I keep them to a minimum.

[exitseven]

It has boon so long since I traveled anywhere I do not know if I would like it

[Rangers]

I never travel, way too expensive, time I don't have, I'll only be left disappointed anyways and there's nowhere I want to go

[Sharkstealth]

I like islands in the Caribbean or the Bahamas. Since I live in Wa state the distance is moderate.

[syncheart]

I have some problems with my body that makes me want to stay home.

[TrillXHippy]

Travel far. I might as well stay home if I go somewhere near my home

[MementoMori777]

close to home, i hate learning new laws

[_Maya_]

Good point there. Hadn't thought of that.

[MementoMori777]

💯💯

[JonesT10Apr]

I'd love to travel far but live like hometown there

[Nikki1989]

I love to travel the world.

[_Maya_]

Definitely agree.

[Anonymous]

I usually travel by watching documentaries on tv :P

[LovingJo]

I love to travel, not that I get to do it much 😔

[_Maya_]

Me either. Wish I could more.

[LovingJo]

💯❤️

[DeeDeeDeVour]

"Have passport, will travel."

[SpaceGalaxy]

I LOVE to travel.

[_Maya_]

Me too!

[slatyb]

I like being away, but don't enjoy the travel.

[dsrice10]

I like to stay close to home.

[_Maya_]

Hey fair enough. I'm more of a traveler. thanks for sharing.

[gothbxtch]

i like staying at home

[muscles_glasses]

staycation not vacation

[BLP11520]

Covid changed a lot of things like vacations

[BLP11520]

Travel was no fun

[Abdulwahh]

Sometimes a good distance

[WhitneySnow]

I like both

[TheSpaceGnome]

Stay at home.

[Mionax]

Travel.

[_Maya_]

Yep, me too.

[PendJes]

Stick to home

[Christoff92]

It doesn't matter 😏

[LavLavLuv]

I like both tbh

[LemiaOfThunder]

Home Body

[In_Trance]

A balance of both

[Bklynbadboy12]

I love to travel far