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Originally posted by Nickatilynx@Apr 19 2004, 06:26 PM
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I respect well travelled people, particularly those who do it independently and at ground level instead of staying at the Hilton and doing guided tours.
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I 've seen both sides.
From being thrown into a ditch and smothered by my father in Lagos to protect me from a guy driving a petrol tanker into a Gov't building (Yeah there was suicide bombers even then)
Having a stone throwing fight in Tripoli...
To cruising accross the Atlantic in a penthouse on the QE2 at least 8 times
Flown Concorde probably 10 times....
guess which is better?
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Oh , you wouldn't know...would you?
You've only slummed it.
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Which is better depends of what you like.
When I travel I prefer to stay in a youth hostel instead of a hotel. I prefer to walk or take the metro instead of catching a cab. I avoid the tourist strips and find places filled with locals. I like to talk to people and find out how those in other countries see the world.
Sure I like slumming it, but I've seen the other side as well. You know nothing about what I can and cannot afford. I just think backpacking is a better way to travel.