Comments on: How and Why I Travel (Part I of II) http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/ Unconventional Strategies for Life, Work, and Travel Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:38:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: nevercryninja http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4273 nevercryninja Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:44:37 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-4273 Hey Chris, Your site is awesome. There's nothing better in life than being a vagabond. Hey Chris,

Your site is awesome. There’s nothing better in life than being a vagabond.

]]> By: Ted Demopoulos, Blogging for Business http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-3711 Ted Demopoulos, Blogging for Business Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:57:25 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-3711 Hi Chris, I've traveled first class several times and then stayed in sub $20 lodging. I thought I was the only one . . . :) Ted Hi Chris,
I’ve traveled first class several times and then stayed in sub $20 lodging. I thought I was the only one . . . :)

Ted

]]> By: Mark http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-3298 Mark Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:51:29 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-3298 Hey Chris, I just wanted to say "rock on" and thanks for the cool site. I too am one of the "travelers", but I'm behind you a bit. I've always had the goal of 100 countries, so I'm impressed with your obviously much larger objective. I have five kids, so that makes it all the more interesting for me to hit the road and try to make it all work. Just wanted to say cheers, maybe I'll see you on the road somewhere! Mark Hey Chris,

I just wanted to say “rock on” and thanks for the cool site. I too am one of the “travelers”, but I’m behind you a bit. I’ve always had the goal of 100 countries, so I’m impressed with your obviously much larger objective. I have five kids, so that makes it all the more interesting for me to hit the road and try to make it all work.

Just wanted to say cheers, maybe I’ll see you on the road somewhere!
Mark

]]> By: Bloggeries http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-1984 Bloggeries Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:11:50 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-1984 This is awesome. Someone referred me to your site through a Plurk.com plurk I made. I mean you're doing what I've dreamt of and am very close to realizing. I"m very glad I found this blog. This is awesome. Someone referred me to your site through a Plurk.com plurk I made. I mean you’re doing what I’ve dreamt of and am very close to realizing. I”m very glad I found this blog.

]]> By: Cassie http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-1970 Cassie Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:51:03 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-1970 I happened to Stumble across your blog and the first thing that caught my attention was "The Art of Non-Conformity" headline. Then it was attached to your comments about traveling in Zambia and I became addicted to what you had to say. In January I came back from a 4 month stay in Europe for a study abroad program through college, and I have missed everything about traveling since. While abroad I went to 10 different countries and traveled very much the same as you, but on a much smaller budget. I had the time of my life, and thoroughly look forward to doing something like that again. I read that you're self-employed, yet you're able to travel to more than 25 countries in a year and I just want to know how you're able to do it all. That would be my dream position in life, so if you have any comments or suggestions on how to accomplish that, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I happened to Stumble across your blog and the first thing that caught my attention was “The Art of Non-Conformity” headline. Then it was attached to your comments about traveling in Zambia and I became addicted to what you had to say.

In January I came back from a 4 month stay in Europe for a study abroad program through college, and I have missed everything about traveling since. While abroad I went to 10 different countries and traveled very much the same as you, but on a much smaller budget. I had the time of my life, and thoroughly look forward to doing something like that again.

I read that you’re self-employed, yet you’re able to travel to more than 25 countries in a year and I just want to know how you’re able to do it all. That would be my dream position in life, so if you have any comments or suggestions on how to accomplish that, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

]]> By: Maryper http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 Maryper Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:22:23 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-1585 oh by the way...I am fascinated with the cost to travel 100 countries...really??? a cost of an SUV??? oh by the way…I am fascinated with the cost to travel 100 countries…really??? a cost of an SUV???

]]> By: Maryper http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Maryper Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:19:36 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-1584 Hi Chris! Yes, thank you for sharing your passion with all of us. I have traveled in Europe and would love to come back. I agree about traveling alone. I have never done that but "loneliness", I feel, creates a deeper relationship with yourself. I hope to follow your journey soon... with gratitude, Maryper Hi Chris!

Yes, thank you for sharing your passion with all of us. I have traveled in Europe and would love to come back. I agree about traveling alone. I have never done that but “loneliness”, I feel, creates a deeper relationship with yourself. I hope to follow your journey soon…

with gratitude,
Maryper

]]> By: Arpan Roy http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Arpan Roy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:46:02 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-1393 Hi Chris, I came here through Cal's blog....right when i was bored with life and nothing to do, your travelling experiences make me look at life so differently...thanks Chris Arpan Hi Chris,

I came here through Cal’s blog….right when i was bored with life and nothing to do, your travelling experiences make me look at life so differently…thanks Chris

Arpan

]]> By: Chris http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Chris Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:51:20 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-103 Hey everyone, thanks for your comments. Please keep it up as they are good encouragement for me. @Bert - Jolie does not usually travel with me on my independent adventures, so I usually only stay away for about two weeks at a time before coming home for a while. @Taisha - Yes, lots of times I do have a plan to stay somewhere or at least a good idea of where I'll stay. It all depends on where I'm going, the relative expense of the city, language issues, etc. @Vanessa - Packing list, sure, I'll do that at some point. But it's pretty basic. :) To all - Traveling alone is different than traveling with someone for a lot of reasons. I appreciate both of them but a lot of my far-away journeys are on my own. The loneliness can be good for you. Hey everyone, thanks for your comments. Please keep it up as they are good encouragement for me.

@Bert – Jolie does not usually travel with me on my independent adventures, so I usually only stay away for about two weeks at a time before coming home for a while.

@Taisha – Yes, lots of times I do have a plan to stay somewhere or at least a good idea of where I’ll stay. It all depends on where I’m going, the relative expense of the city, language issues, etc.

@Vanessa – Packing list, sure, I’ll do that at some point. But it’s pretty basic. :)

To all -

Traveling alone is different than traveling with someone for a lot of reasons. I appreciate both of them but a lot of my far-away journeys are on my own. The loneliness can be good for you.

]]> By: Vanessa http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Vanessa Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:31:21 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-and-why-i-travel-part-i-of-ii/#comment-85 Fascinating post. I look forward to hearing more, Chris. But my burning question at this point is, will you be posting your packing list? I'm a bit of a one-bag packing tragic, and I'd be interested to see what you do and don't bring. Bert, after years of travelling alone, I've come down on the side of having a travel companion. It just makes things more fun and less stressful for me – IF it's the right kind of person (cheerful, relaxed, and with similar travel interests). Fascinating post. I look forward to hearing more, Chris. But my burning question at this point is, will you be posting your packing list? I’m a bit of a one-bag packing tragic, and I’d be interested to see what you do and don’t bring.

Bert, after years of travelling alone, I’ve come down on the side of having a travel companion. It just makes things more fun and less stressful for me – IF it’s the right kind of person (cheerful, relaxed, and with similar travel interests).

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