Atlas can come couchsurfing at my house anytime, I promise I won't kill her.
However,
Originally Posted by EvilMog
That's because you're doing it wrong. You don't understand the difference between traveling and going on vacation. Staying in a hotel and going on a guided tour does not mean you've seen a place.
Living somewhere for a while, living with people, meeting others, immersing yourself in another place and another way of living is a far more profound experience than just being a fat American asshole in a hotel for 5 days.
Last edited by Frogacuda; 23 May 2008 at 11:15 PM.
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You're not making any sense; there isn't always a difference. The point of taking a vacation is to unwind and escape the drudgery of everyday life. This may or may not involve traveling.
If it does, my prime goal is to enjoy myself. I cannot do this if my lodgings feel uncomfortable to me. I'm a very private person, and I enjoy being able to retreat to my neutral corner at the end of the day, or whenever I desire.
As for seeing the "real" sights of a new place, all you need is a good bartender. It's not necessary to bury your face in a stranger's fart cushion all night in order to "get the experience."
If it works for you, that's great. More power to you. But there's no right or wrong when it comes to personal preference.
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Nice quick-edit. For the record, when you rent a hotel room, you aren't obligated to spend a predetermined amount of time in there. You can do all the immersion and bonding and still have your own comfortable bed.
Yes, but staying it a hotel severely limits the practical amount of time you can spend there, at least if you aren't rich. If you approach travel as a "vacation" (and if you're staying in a hotel, that's probably the case) then you're getting a completely different experience.
Also, stop being such a faggot (not just you, like... most people). Stop thinking everything you do that isn't 100% planned and sanctioned is going to lead in your untimely demise. You're a lot less likely to have a problem sleeping on some stranger's couch than you are commuting to work. We take risks every fucking day, but we're just taught that certain risks are "responsible" and others aren't. It's dumb.
I'm not exactly a world traveler, here, and I don't have a ton of experience, but the experience I did have was incredibly positive. When I was in Israel, I didn't stay in a hotel, I made friends with strangers, traveled around with them, hitchiked around the country... I went to Rammallah, and I went out to these tiny arab villiages in the desert, and I didn't sweat any of the fucking scare tactic bullshit, and you know what happened? I had a great fucking time. That's it. Stop worrying, and man up.
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That all depends on what you make of the experience. Staying in a hotel doesn't make you less dangerous. You can still meet all the people you want and have a boatload of fun. I just like having my alone time and privacy. And while I'm hardly "rich," I always keep a sizable amount of money available when I wander out. That's just smart policy.
You're probably not going to get mugged/raped/murdered hitchhiking, either, but the odds of such things happen greatly diminish if you don't do it in the first place. I see your point, but I don't see why you (or anyone) should belittle those who choose what they see to be more prudent avenues.Also, stop being such a faggot (not just you, like... most people). Stop thinking everything you do that isn't 100% planned and sanctioned is going to lead in your untimely demise. You're a lot less likely to have a problem sleeping on some stranger's couch than you are commuting to work. We take risks every fucking day, but we're just taught that certain risks are "responsible" and others aren't. It's dumb.
I'm glad you had a good time. I would never have a good time in Israel. Ever. That's where personal preference comes into play.I'm not exactly a world traveler, here, and I don't have a ton of experience, but the experience I did have was incredibly positive. When I was in Israel, I didn't stay in a hotel, I made friends with strangers, traveled around with them, hitchiked around the country... I went to Rammallah, and I went out to these tiny arab villiages in the desert, and I didn't sweat any of the fucking scare tactic bullshit, and you know what happened? I had a great fucking time. That's it. Stop worrying, and man up.
But let's just say that I did vacation in Israel. I guarantee that I could have an equally fun and rewarding, albeit different (of course), experience while sleeping at night in my own hotel room. In the end it's all in your hands.
Then what good is your advice?If I might just boil things down to a personal catchphrase: Living your life is always a risk. Wasting it is a sure thing. You're better off for having the experience.
Sell me a poke.
Cut it out.
Just for the hell of it, here:
You forgot to quote the following sentence. That about sums it up.
Just because I don't couchsurf or share needles with my gay friends don't mean I wasted my life.
You prefer not to have positive experiences? I refuse to believe that.But if you don't take calculated risks, you probably won't get the most out of it.
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