Comments for Twenty-Something Travel http://twenty-somethingtravel.com Why Wait to See the World? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Learning to Deal with Disaster by Dave http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/06/learning-deal-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-15884 Dave Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:11 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2935#comment-15884 Biggest OS moment was definitely having all my stuff (including passport) stolen about 48 hours before flying back home. Emergency passport took 24 hours to be processed and involved flying from Auckland to Wellington to get to the Embassy, then back to Sydney to catch my flight home. As if that's not OS enough, I was flying through Christchurch on my way back to Sydney and the airport was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Good times I tell you! Biggest OS moment was definitely having all my stuff (including passport) stolen about 48 hours before flying back home. Emergency passport took 24 hours to be processed and involved flying from Auckland to Wellington to get to the Embassy, then back to Sydney to catch my flight home. As if that’s not OS enough, I was flying through Christchurch on my way back to Sydney and the airport was evacuated due to a bomb threat.

Good times I tell you!

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Drew Meyers http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15877 Drew Meyers Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:12:04 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15877 Yes, unfortunately for would be travelers, it "just depends"...the process to budget out trips like this is subpar at best. I've spoken to some who have $X, and then just travel until it runs out...then fly home on a credit card. Yes, unfortunately for would be travelers, it “just depends”…the process to budget out trips like this is subpar at best. I’ve spoken to some who have $X, and then just travel until it runs out…then fly home on a credit card.

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Christine http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15876 Christine Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:58:52 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15876 Really good sum-up--I'm pretty frugal most of the time, but then I realize that I'm halfway across the world, for goodness' sake--might as well enjoy it! Really good sum-up–I’m pretty frugal most of the time, but then I realize that I’m halfway across the world, for goodness’ sake–might as well enjoy it!

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Leslie (Downtown Traveler) http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15874 Leslie (Downtown Traveler) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:14:44 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15874 What a helpful guide! You can truly travel at any budget... there are so many inexpensive places to visit. Often the ticket there is the biggest expense! What a helpful guide! You can truly travel at any budget… there are so many inexpensive places to visit. Often the ticket there is the biggest expense!

]]> Comment on Is the American Dream Holding You Back? by Ron | Active Planet Travels http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2011/05/american-dream-holding/comment-page-2/#comment-15846 Ron | Active Planet Travels Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:04:51 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=4756#comment-15846 Agreed Agreed

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Rebecca http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15845 Rebecca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:37 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15845 I swear by the phrase "it all depends". I knew I would have a better time by having a private room in most places and because of that, my travels were cut in half. I didn't mind. It depressed me when a pair of German girls who were certified divers couldn't dive in Australia because they didn't budget it in. WTF?! I went on my first "real" vacation in a few years last year for 2 weeks in Peru and I traveled very differently there then I did for 2 years working and traveling in Australia and New Zealand. Like I said "it all depends". I swear by the phrase “it all depends”. I knew I would have a better time by having a private room in most places and because of that, my travels were cut in half. I didn’t mind. It depressed me when a pair of German girls who were certified divers couldn’t dive in Australia because they didn’t budget it in. WTF?!

I went on my first “real” vacation in a few years last year for 2 weeks in Peru and I traveled very differently there then I did for 2 years working and traveling in Australia and New Zealand. Like I said “it all depends”.

]]> Comment on Don’t Go to the Zoo When it’s Hot by Ron | Active Planet Travels http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/zoo-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-15844 Ron | Active Planet Travels Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:29 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6279#comment-15844 Beautiful pics. I love the macaws! Such graceful creatures but you're right....they will eat your face off if they choose to do so... Beautiful pics. I love the macaws! Such graceful creatures but you’re right….they will eat your face off if they choose to do so…

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Priya http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15841 Priya Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:51:02 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15841 Great post. This definitely put me in reality. Money is my biggest reason for not traveling. Great post. This definitely put me in reality. Money is my biggest reason for not traveling.

]]> Comment on The ABC’s of Travel by Ron | Active Planet Travels http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2011/12/abcs-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15837 Ron | Active Planet Travels Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:49:32 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=5609#comment-15837 Great list! I love your recommendation on just going...one day about 3 years ago I finally took that advice seriously and haven't regretted a minute of it! Great list! I love your recommendation on just going…one day about 3 years ago I finally took that advice seriously and haven’t regretted a minute of it!

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Nicole (colehaber.com) http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15836 Nicole (colehaber.com) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:23 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15836 Great post. I think for many people having a general scope of cost/what the cost means/gets you/the reach is the first step in starting to save and set a goal. Love your perspective. Great post. I think for many people having a general scope of cost/what the cost means/gets you/the reach is the first step in starting to save and set a goal.

Love your perspective.

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Sarah http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15829 Sarah Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:17:18 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15829 Ohhh I love these sorts of posts! I always click on them expecting to read something ridiculous like "My trip cost me $14,966.04 to be exact" even though I know deep down that is incredibly unrealistic (and I mean, if I can't keep track of my own money, why should I expect others to?) :) Thanks for reaffirming that a "kind of sort of" budget can still work! :) Ohhh I love these sorts of posts!

I always click on them expecting to read something ridiculous like “My trip cost me $14,966.04 to be exact” even though I know deep down that is incredibly unrealistic (and I mean, if I can’t keep track of my own money, why should I expect others to?) :)

Thanks for reaffirming that a “kind of sort of” budget can still work! :)

]]> Comment on How Much Does it Cost to Travel? by Tim L. http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/cost-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-15826 Tim L. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:26:42 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6285#comment-15826 Excellent advice Steph. Since I've got a book out on the cheapest places to travel, I get this question a lot and "It depends..." is how I start every answer. Where you go and how long you'll be there make a massive difference in your budget. Spending two months each in six cheap countries can be 1/3 the price of hitting 24 countries in a year and spending half of that time in western Europe. Being a country-counting box-checker is costly. Excellent advice Steph. Since I’ve got a book out on the cheapest places to travel, I get this question a lot and “It depends…” is how I start every answer. Where you go and how long you’ll be there make a massive difference in your budget. Spending two months each in six cheap countries can be 1/3 the price of hitting 24 countries in a year and spending half of that time in western Europe. Being a country-counting box-checker is costly.

]]> Comment on Don’t Go to the Zoo When it’s Hot by Andy Hayes http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/zoo-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-15803 Andy Hayes Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:43:26 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6279#comment-15803 Well, the good thing is you weren't mauled by any animals, so it wasn't too bad, eh? :) Well, the good thing is you weren’t mauled by any animals, so it wasn’t too bad, eh? :)

]]> Comment on Don’t Go to the Zoo When it’s Hot by Patrick Hearn http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/zoo-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-15788 Patrick Hearn Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:53:11 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6279#comment-15788 Parrots can be creepy! If you take a look at one up close, it's easy to imagine what those long, pointed talons could do to skin. I kind of miss the heat, as I've been itching to swim lately. I'm sure I'll regret saying this once summer arrives, since our winter has had roughly a week of cold weather and has been mostly mild. Parrots can be creepy! If you take a look at one up close, it’s easy to imagine what those long, pointed talons could do to skin.

I kind of miss the heat, as I’ve been itching to swim lately. I’m sure I’ll regret saying this once summer arrives, since our winter has had roughly a week of cold weather and has been mostly mild.

]]> Comment on Don’t Go to the Zoo When it’s Hot by Waegook Tom http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/zoo-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-15784 Waegook Tom Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:26 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6279#comment-15784 Hahahaha I love this! But I totally agree - I was in Sydney's Taronga Zoo a couple of years ago and it was brutally hot. All the animals were hiding. I'd hoped to see kangaroos hopping around but they were just lying in the shade...as were the lions, the tigers, the tapirs...the only activity was in the nocturnal house! Hahahaha I love this! But I totally agree – I was in Sydney’s Taronga Zoo a couple of years ago and it was brutally hot. All the animals were hiding. I’d hoped to see kangaroos hopping around but they were just lying in the shade…as were the lions, the tigers, the tapirs…the only activity was in the nocturnal house!

]]> Comment on Is the American Dream Holding You Back? by Sarah http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2011/05/american-dream-holding/comment-page-2/#comment-15772 Sarah Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:07 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=4756#comment-15772 Hi Steph, I just stumbled across your blog while doing some research for work and I totally agree with the above! I am British and based in London so I get 25 days holiday a year, and I don't for one minute take this for granted. The company I work for though, is US-based and our colleagues in the US also get 20 days now, as obviously our company operates in the travel industry so they want employees to have the time to spend on holidays themselves. You may in fact find our site a good resource as it lists vacation rentals worldwide, which is a great way to live like a local and get off the beaten track. I'm off next weekend myself to a place in Paris, thanks, of course, to my generous holiday allowance, this will be the first of (hopefully!) several trips this year. Happy Travelling! Sarah Hi Steph, I just stumbled across your blog while doing some research for work and I totally agree with the above! I am British and based in London so I get 25 days holiday a year, and I don’t for one minute take this for granted. The company I work for though, is US-based and our colleagues in the US also get 20 days now, as obviously our company operates in the travel industry so they want employees to have the time to spend on holidays themselves. You may in fact find our site a good resource as it lists vacation rentals worldwide, which is a great way to live like a local and get off the beaten track. I’m off next weekend myself to a place in Paris, thanks, of course, to my generous holiday allowance, this will be the first of (hopefully!) several trips this year.
Happy Travelling!
Sarah

]]> Comment on The Mapless Spanish Road Trip by Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/02/mapless-spanish-road-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-15770 Steph Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:23:10 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2052#comment-15770 Hey, this was actually a guest post so you might want to try to get in touch with Katelyn Davis: http://katelyndavisespana.wordpress.com/ Hey, this was actually a guest post so you might want to try to get in touch with Katelyn Davis: http://katelyndavisespana.wordpress.com/

]]> Comment on The Mapless Spanish Road Trip by Paras Tolani http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/02/mapless-spanish-road-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-15768 Paras Tolani Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:30:43 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2052#comment-15768 Hi. Which areas did you cover ? we plan to travel from Barcelona and come back there. we have 5 days. 6th day we travel to airport to catch a flight. what palces do you suggest. ? Hi.

Which areas did you cover ? we plan to travel from Barcelona and come back there. we have 5 days. 6th day we travel to airport to catch a flight.

what palces do you suggest. ?

]]> Comment on What is your Biggest Travel Disappointment? by Nadia | Gap Daemon http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2010/03/poll-biggest-travel-disappointment/comment-page-1/#comment-15767 Nadia | Gap Daemon Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:01:10 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=2148#comment-15767 Prague for me - had heard so many good things about it, but when I got there it was SO TOURISTY! Just did my head in. Didn't really help that I'd just stayed for a week in Olomouc, another Czech city that whipped Prague's ass on the enjoyment front. Highly recommended. Prague for me – had heard so many good things about it, but when I got there it was SO TOURISTY! Just did my head in. Didn’t really help that I’d just stayed for a week in Olomouc, another Czech city that whipped Prague’s ass on the enjoyment front. Highly recommended.

]]> Comment on Don’t Go to the Zoo When it’s Hot by Beverley | Pack Your Passport http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2012/02/zoo-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-15765 Beverley | Pack Your Passport Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:29:23 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=6279#comment-15765 But Steph the parrots are so pretty! I get what you're saying though; when birds can talk it's just plain weird. But Steph the parrots are so pretty! I get what you’re saying though; when birds can talk it’s just plain weird.

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