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saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:27 pm

... What's the quickest, best, fastest way to go and 'see the world' on your own terms, asides from being born into money?

Because I've wanted to do this for so long but never could (rather, I told myself that I never could, I think)... and now that I know I can, the fact that I actually can't (financially) at the moment is driving me nuts.

Howevahhh... At the moment is precisely that and now that I've gotten some stuff taken care of I plan on stowing away enough money to do something with in the near future. I plan on pulling up roots and leaving when I think I can... though quitting the job I looked all summer for and hitting the road may not be the smartest sounding thing in the world, I have to do something like this before I go in for school (one more... and hopefully last... time) or else I may never settle myself. I'm the restless type, sue me.

This is just beginning planning. I have a couple of ideas but I have to look into them a bit more first... If anyone has ever travelled a distance for extended lengths of time, advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thankings much!

Señior's Covenant · Post by **Señior's Covenant** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:33 pm

saysadie wrote:... What's the quickest, best, fastest way to go and 'see the world' on your own terms, asides from being born into money?

Dating/marrying/having "relations" with someone born into money?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:54 pm

Or become some kind of international mercenary.

Which leads us to:

Selection, Research, Planning, Contingencies.

And a few other relevant buzzwords that can be applied to both ways of life.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:22 am

Round the World tickets are good for this kind of venture. If you Google "student round the world ticket" it throws up plenty of possibilities and going back to school can get you a great discount...

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:28 am

1) Visit friends. You should be able to stay there for free, and get food too.

2) Go to a foreign country and work there. Probably not too legally, but who cares about such stuff. I heard good stories of people travelling to Asia and having enough cash after a few weeks of work.

Cool plan, Sadie! I'm actually considering going abroad once or twice this year myself...

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:30 am

Mmmm...February will bring Easyjet purchases...Netherlands, Germany and Portugal...at least that's the plan...

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:58 am

I think I'll visit friends in the States (LA area) in July.

I might look up a friend in Bristol in a few months, but I'm not so sure anymore.

My brother invited me to come to Canada with him, but that won't be until summer either.

Cambodia is still on my list, but it's not as high up as it used to be.

I'm considering to actually go and live in the States for a while, but that's uncertain too. Truth is, I simply don't know what I should do. Real clever.

Redstreak · Post by **Redstreak** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:14 am

Rebis wrote:Or become some kind of international mercenary.

I like this option very much.

Emperor_Starscream · Post by **Emperor_Starscream** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:28 am

Redstreak wrote:
Rebis wrote:Or become some kind of international mercenary.

I like this option very much.

well you can go to cuba, colombia, afganistan, and many others places training to be a terrorist

mmm being a Newsman is another way to get free travels, becuse you need to travel to cover news

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:17 am

Kill........

Everyone.....

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:18 am

Make a plan. think about what you want to do and where you want to go. Just 'seeing the world' is a bit vague. Though a bit of randomness is good too. But think about whether you want to work or just relax and see things. Plane tickets are not cheap though.

I have never travelled around the world myself. My boyfriend went to South Africa for his internship and liked it very much. He also travelled around to Namibia, Botswana, etc. some countries in southern Africa. And has often visited his former girlfriend in Namibia.
The travelling around was some kind of organised trip, with a coach/truck and tents, and lots of cool activities. Not very cheap, but not too expensive either. And a great way to see lots of things in a short period of time. He could probably give you more information if you'd like.

But if you want to visit the Netherlands, you can always stay at my place and I can show you around when I don't have to work. Ask EmVee.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:26 pm

If you wanna visit Sweden, you are more than welcome to stay at my place

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:40 pm

Hey, I just got a message from a friend in the States about a roadtrip he's planning... potential!

Post by **Denyer** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:09 pm

Are there any TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) projects based around you? The US/Canada's a bit more awkward as far as nearby countries go, but the Polish ministry is prepared to setup UK people doing a month-long placement for about £130, and part of that you get back as 'pocket money'.

http://virtualdebris.co.uk/temp/apass.pdf

(You may need to copy-paste that link or just head to the directory.)

Their setup is three weeks working, a week travelling, accomodation/food/etc sorted for you, opportunity for multiple placements to recoup costs or just to stay longer.

Obviously you wouldn't be looking at APASS, but something like that?

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:50 pm

I can attest to Dylan & Eline's incredible hospitality

'Course, it goes without saying that if you need somewhere to stay in Lahndan Tahn then I can help out there...

Post by **Best First** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:28 pm

Obfleur wrote:If you wanna visit Sweden, you are more than welcome to stay at my place

ditto the UK. Being totaly Jet Set i can provide accmdation in both London and, er, Manchester.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:29 pm

And I can attest for Emvee's hospitality.

Mi casa es su casa!

Post by **snarl** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:40 pm

I can also provide accomodation in the city of London - providing you let me touch you up.

Powermaster Optimus Prime · Post by **Powermaster Optimus Prime** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:53 pm

Post by **Best First** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:06 pm

snarl wrote:I can also provide accomodation in the city of London - providing you let me touch you up.

that was wrong even for you.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:06 pm

Powermaster Optimus Prime wrote:walk

Powermaster Optimus Prime, the new Baz Luhrmann.

Post by **snarl** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:28 pm

I'm soooooooooooooo, sooooooooooooooooooo, sorry.

Post by **Denyer** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:37 pm

I'm not sure Father Ted gets televised in Canada. People might get the wrong idea about you sittin' there, watchin' those young boys in shorts... wit' a big smile on yaer face...

Post by **Best First** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:23 pm

snarl wrote:I'm soooooooooooooo, sooooooooooooooooooo, sorry.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:44 am

snarl wrote:I can also provide accomodation in the city of London - providing you let me touch you up.

How much do you people rock? I'm stunned guys. And touched. In a completely different way than Snarlos is implying.

I may just take advantage of a few of those offers at some point, thanks a lot. I'll bring you all Black Bears and Maple syrup, or a fresh-caught Mountie or something.

Eline wrote:Make a plan. think about what you want to do and where you want to go. Just 'seeing the world' is a bit vague. Though a bit of randomness is good too. But think about whether you want to work or just relax and see things.

Yeaaaah... been thinking about a program called SWAP which places you in a country with a work visa (it's possible to get one for up to two years, IIRC) and gives you a bit of mild 'starting-out' help, but it's uber-expensive. Still, it'd be a good bet... always wanted to check out the UK. Checking out other places sounds like fun too, though...!

I don't know about it all yet. I'll have to figure out if a short visit is what I want, or if I want to try the work visa thing...

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:56 am

bah.. just come to the states and visit me and red

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:09 pm

Hmm, I'm not sure why this didn't occur to me before, but the easiest way to 'see the world' is to do a google image search of every place on the planet imaginable!

Redstreak · Post by **Redstreak** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:02 am

Best First wrote:
snarl wrote:I can also provide accomodation in the city of London - providing you let me touch you up.
that was wrong even for you.

I just can't believe I missed that the first time round.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:31 am

here you go!

If u speed it up u can see it faster!

Post by **Computron** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:47 am

saysadie wrote:
I may just take advantage of a few of those offers at some point, thanks a lot. I'll bring you all Black Bears and Maple syrup, or a fresh-caught Mountie or something.

I'll only provide accomodation if you get me a Canadian Battle-Moose. You know, the ones the Mounties ride around on.

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