I was just sitting back thinking about the six pages of photos of Dublin, Ireland that I just posted online. When I told Linda that and she kindly replied “sweet,” I said, “Yes it is. I love Ireland.”
Then I told her that I can’t remember a place that we have visited that I didn’t like. Even the layover airports have been fun.
For over three years Linda and I have been blessed with the chance to live overseas and travel. We’ve been around the world twice. We have seen marvelous places, warm friendly people and tasted the best each place has to offer in their culture. But therein lies the problem, and that’s the biggest travel trap of all.
I can’t think of a single place that we have been that I did not like. Each has offered me an opportunity to see and grow by learning how others live their lives, eat their foods and enjoy (what is, in their eyes) the best place to live.
The travel trap: Tried and true, or something new?
This leads to a crossroads for me. The places I have been, I want to go back and experience more. But what about the places I haven’t been? Those places that have offered me so many wonderful things have also shown me that there is so much more to see on our big, beautiful planet. For every kind, friendly, inviting face on this street, for each building covered with history and architectural designs, there is another one just over the horizon waiting to be discovered.
I guess if you were to ask me what stands out among the sights, cities, foods and people I’ve seen, I could tell you, but I would have to ask, what continent or what country? Are we talking Asia, Europe or maybe Central or South America? Because I have favorites everywhere.
- Asia: Bali, Indonesia – Tanah Lot especially
- Europe: France, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Portugal
- South America: Colombia, Ecuador
- North America: US, Mexico
Ladies and gentlemen: We all have an opinion
So now the question bounces back to you. I’m eager to hear your opinion because I welcome other points of view. As the saying goes, as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Do you prefer to explore new places or return to an old favorite? What is your most favorite place, of all the places you have been? Is there anywhere you have visited that you would never want to go back to? Why?
And if you haven’t traveled, why have you chosen not to? Are you comfortable staying where you are or would you like to experience more of what the world is hiding from your sight? Is it fear? Finances? Time? Don’t know how or where to start?
Please share your thoughts below.
