what wrong with traveling over world?

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FreeWoman77

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what u would think of people travelling oversea, Europe, Asia, Africa or any other islands? I have met some people think of people who is travelling there is crazy, huh, it is really nothing wrong with! I came here from oversea I was told wow.., my husband has been in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Kiev, Ukraine, his family was so worrying when he came back home safe they asked him not do again but he has had great time there, he is planning to go again :lol: Also some of husband's friends is afraid of going with him in Europe :ugh:
 
Freewoman76 said:
what u would think of people travelling oversea, Europe, Asia, Africa or any other islands? I have met some people think of people who is travelling there is crazy, huh, it is really nothing wrong with! I came here from oversea I was told wow.., my husband has been in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Kiev, Ukraine, his family was so worrying when he came back home safe they asked him not do again but he has had great time there, he is planning to go again :lol: Also some of husband's friends is afraid of going with him in Europe :ugh:
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There ARE dangerous places around the world that many people would not go. South Africa is dangerous place to visit, you gotta be careful! It depends what part of the world you/husband go.

Amsterdam, netherlands and klev Ukraine isn't the worst places to visit, they are actually pretty nice places to visit.
 
what about Mexico? i think dangerous too
let's compare from west to east of USA takes by air about 3 to 6 hrs, also from Seattle to Hawaii 6 hrs, and from NYC to London, UK same 6 hrs or so they said I am crazy to go in London, UK, are they look at different country or afraid of ocean??
South Africa, i thought many american travel there
 
its also depends on whats going on in the world... i mean i wouldnt go to Iraq cuz of war there plus north korea no way no thanks however i wouldnt mind go visit egypt or ireland, etc... or especially france.

theres another reason people think it s crazy is cuz of money... its so expensive to vacation in other countries. Last time I checked... it cost more than 5 grand for one week vacation only. Now thats crazy for me cuz i could use that 5 grand for something better like a CAR! or whatever.
 
Mexico is not dangerous for me.

I think the war-torn countries are dangerous. Like Iraq, Eastern Europe...
I have heard bad stories about Russia so :dunno:

I wouldn't mind travelling all over Europe. Asia, I wouldn't mind but it will be hard since they lack in modern transportation and technology (and lack English!) so if I do know a friend who is familar wtih Asian countries, I wouldn't bum a ride with her/him throughout the Asia and the islands. :)

It is worth the time to know the language of countries you are planning to go-- basic words like "help" "where is [blank]" et cetera... and have a guidebook handy!

(and a spray of mace! :haha:)

5 grand for one week vacation only.
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Umm if you do stay at a FANCY hotel!
There are HOSTELS (MUCH cheaper!) to consider...
and it HELPS if you do have a friend in the country! Join a penpal circle! Or at least have a brochure from the country so you can get a range of prices and where to avoid (too TOURIST-Y spots) and go where the native people will go... i mean, Will you pay that much in your own city? No? It is the same thing for them in another country-- and you get the sights of the country from a native's viewpoint! It is more unique and personal!
Travelling is not for rich people anymore. You can find a CHEAP flight if you try hard, then you can get by in the country... just dont fall for those tourist crap.
Just travel and take in the sights! The sights are free. ;-)
 
Central part of South Africa (known as 'Free State') is an OK place to visit and stay anytime. My great-uncle and his family lived in central part of South Africa for many years while on ministry duty. They all enjoyed living there!

When visiting other countries, don't go by yourself! Be with the crowds so you won't be targeted by militant groups and etc.
 
Go for it, what stopping you?

To me it is good to travel and keep in touch with your relatives, friends regular to let them know of your whereabout.

It is best to bring a company with you.

To me I think it is more risky for you if your American Citizen, than European citizens etc. I hope I am wrong?

Don't worry about their different languages as you will find most of them know English as their second language!!

Bon Voyage :)
 
I do afraid fly "OVERSEA" which have not experience. I has to break my shouder ice and grab new challenge experience to pay visit other countries and also break barrier their langauges to willingfly meet cultures peoples.

I do afraid ride "CRUISE" which have not experience. I have to break my shouder ice and "try challenge ride on cruise" for my 1st expeirence on October 28th 2007. I'm look forward next couple years. I'd love to meeting Deaf peoples who coming from.

Espically I do admit and REFUSED visit Iran/Iraq/Iresel (sp) where that place are unsolved war issues so many... That what I'm afraid of may happending. Doesn't want part of this..
 
yeah what i think most of them is afraid of flying overseas, half of world, there in Europe my friends and many deaf people have gone by train, and travel there again and often it is easy to take by train, ofc, sometimes happened train accident they will still go anyway, but from Europe to USA they arent afraid of flying up here, they dont know there is many crime with guns, bulgary, rape.. theres different not much happened like that American still think unsafe to travel :roll:
Europe is beautiful, old historical buildings, castles.. I m so much miss my home country. Alike my husband before met me said would never visit other countries but he did and would love to travel again/often :wiggle:

stay in hotel through travel agency might be expensive but find there hotels cheaper without service sighting e.t.c. just a night/s also there is rent u may find at airport or train station
 
The most important thing to do before traveling is to check the most updated list of travel warnings provided by the US government or your government in your country!

For Americans: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html of the main page at http://travel.state.gov/

Colombia 05/04/2005
Togo 04/26/2005
Lebanon 04/21/2005
Central African Republic 04/19/2005
Yemen 04/08/2005
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza 04/07/2005
Congo-Kinshasa 03/30/2005
Pakistan 03/25/2005
Kyrgyzstan 03/24/2005
Indonesia 03/24/2005
Philippines 03/23/2005
Zimbabwe 03/16/2005
Haiti 03/11/2005
Liberia 03/03/2005
Guyana 03/02/2005
Côte d'Ivoire 02/08/2005
Algeria 01/19/2005
Libya 12/29/2004
Bosnia-Herzegovina 12/27/2004
Sudan 12/14/2004
Burundi 12/07/2004
Saudi Arabia 12/07/2004
Somalia 12/07/2004
Kenya 11/29/2004
Iran 11/22/2004
Afghanistan 11/15/2004
Nepal 10/26/2004
Iraq 10/20/2004
Nigeria 07/19/2004

Additional info: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

Me? Well, just dont visit a country who is having a politicial problem where there will be protests. It may be safer at some other times when feelings are not running too amok. :thumb:
 
I think it's relatively safe for Americans to travel in countries that are members of EU, and scandinvanian countries are pretty safe, too. Just use street smarts, and don't be alone if you have fears. How do you think tourists feel when they are visiting YOUR country? ;)
 
I myself been traveling lot.. the key is KNOWLEGE where you wanted travel to specific country--you have to do research about what country you wanted to visit before decide what to do next. For example.. plan to go Greece. I do research on google and see if anything is problem with gov't stable issue, religion, etc..

Do you know that in EURO is now even more expensive than other? Because of currency exchange are huge gap between EURO and USD. 10 years ago, EURO is very cheap.. but now it's very expensive. Advice? Go ASIA or South America, Mexico.. Don't get me wrong about South America.. as long you know exactly what to do! Especially first time traveller!!!
 
DeafCruise said:
Do you know that in EURO is now even more expensive than other? Because of currency exchange are huge gap between EURO and USD. 10 years ago, EURO is very cheap.. but now it's very expensive. QUOTE]

The EURO was cheaper 10 years ago?? Didnt the EURO just come to be a couple of years ago? Or do you mean Europe in general?
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