Is overseas travel overrated?

spotifiedman · 25-08-2018 12:36PM #1

You might remark "If you want to be an ignorant fool. You have to step outside your country to appreciate things" but in may cases, I think it is. I didn't have money to travel this summer but I always thought about Gates and how he said he never took a day off in his twenties. bet that money saved up led to him being a billionaire.

point half-aside, Holidays are probably only great if you have the money for them and plan well. I've realized this all to well when travelling with not so nice family members. No point in going to Nice, Berlin, Amsterdam without money and a lack of plans when you can go somewhere small in the country on your budget and have a memorable experience.

It's probably even better to work travel even again to a not so glamorous city but a different culture.

I think for me as a young person, I'll call of travel until I buy the ticket to leave Ireland for good. Another non-related reason is that I like my codeine, valium, alcohol, and antihistamines. I stock up on these so with all the anti terrorist/drug smuggling B.S. after 9/11, I don't want the hassle of American or Australian border agents questioning "Sir, are you trying to import a controlled subtance across an international border". **** off mate..

frozenfrozen · 25-08-2018 12:43PM

Don't think 'gates had a codeine habit

Hector Bellend · 25-08-2018 12:48PM

spotifiedman wrote: »

You might remark "If you want to be an ignorant fool. You have to step outside your country to appreciate things" but in may cases, I think it is. I didn't have money to travel this summer but I always thought about Gates and how he said he never took a day off in his twenties. bet that money saved up led to him being a billionaire.

point half-aside, Holidays are probably only great if you have the money for them and plan well. I've realized this all to well when travelling with not so nice family members. No point in going to Nice, Berlin, Amsterdam without money and a lack of plans when you can go somewhere small in the country on your budget and have a memorable experience.

It's probably even better to work travel even again to a not so glamorous city but a different culture.

I think for me as a young person, I'll call of travel until I buy the ticket to leave Ireland for good. Another non-related reason is that I like my codeine, valium, alcohol, and antihistamines. I stock up on these so with all the anti terrorist/drug smuggling B.S. after 9/11, I don't want the hassle of American or Australian border agents questioning "Sir, are you trying to import a controlled subtance across an international border". **** off mate..

Isnt that what they are supposed to do?

spotifiedman · 25-08-2018 12:48PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Don't think 'gates had a codeine habit

He probably has an Oxy or Vicodin habit now..but that's probably buried.

Agricola · 25-08-2018 02:33PM

spotifiedman wrote: »

I didn't have money to travel this summer but I always thought about Gates and how he said he never took a day off in his twenties. bet that money saved up led to him being a billionaire.

I think old Billo had a few more things going for him beyond thrifty holiday expenditure habits tbf.

TheValeyard · 25-08-2018 02:35PM

Ive seen a lot of the world. Highly recommend travel. Broaden your mind, increase your knowledge.

Trigger Happy · 25-08-2018 02:38PM

Travel overseas is not over rated but you do need some money to do it.
I don’t think you need to plan too much though. I have often booked a trip on a Friday afternoon to a random place and travelled there that evening. You need a good sense of adventure!

Your Face · 25-08-2018 02:40PM

I only travel so I can boast about how open-minded I am for visiting a peasants shack in whatever 3rd world country is fashionable at the moment.

freshpopcorn · 25-08-2018 02:46PM

I think it's for some people and not for others.
Some people who are into travelling just can't accept it's not for everybody.

mvl · 25-08-2018 02:52PM

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

Ive seen a lot of the world. Highly recommend travel. Broaden your mind, increase your knowledge.

And I'd think travel for work can also achieve some of that ... plus it might have the advantage that you're not paying for it all.
(unfortunately I didn't have work travels in last ** years, but know plenty of ppl who did)

Collie D · 25-08-2018 02:58PM

Being overseas is usually great. Travelling to get there on the other hand...

Throw that out
Take that off
Stand here
Let me touch you there

Airports are a pain in the hole.

claiomh solais · 25-08-2018 03:02PM

Travel is overrated in my opinion. I get the impression from some it's just a way to spend money and give yourself interesting stories for parties. Many of the 'world travellers' I know personally grew up quite rich.

But saying that, it's still important. Taking breaks is a good thing and none of us are Bill Gates. When I'm working long hours or tired, I think back to things like my holidays and how much fun I had and how relaxed I was and I start to feel relaxed.

Go to somewhere like Croatia in the sun and you'll have a great time. It's very affordable and it's great for mental health and reducing stress.

Twenty Grand · 25-08-2018 03:04PM

Collie D wrote: »

Being overseas is usually great. Travelling to get there on the other hand...

Throw that out
Take that off
Stand here
Let me touch you there

Airports are a pain in the hole.

I love travelling. Been out of Ireland 5 times so far this year.
Airports are all the same no matter where you go. Once you follow the simple rules you breeze through.

adox · 25-08-2018 03:07PM

spotifiedman wrote: »

You might remark "If you want to be an ignorant fool. You have to step outside your country to appreciate things" but in may cases, I think it is. I didn't have money to travel this summer but I always thought about Gates and how he said he never took a day off in his twenties. bet that money saved up led to him being a billionaire.

point half-aside, Holidays are probably only great if you have the money for them and plan well. I've realized this all to well when travelling with not so nice family members. No point in going to Nice, Berlin, Amsterdam without money and a lack of plans when you can go somewhere small in the country on your budget and have a memorable experience.

It's probably even better to work travel even again to a not so glamorous city but a different culture.

I think for me as a young person, I'll call of travel until I buy the ticket to leave Ireland for good. Another non-related reason is that I like my codeine, valium, alcohol, and antihistamines. I stock up on these so with all the anti terrorist/drug smuggling B.S. after 9/11, I don't want the hassle of American or Australian border agents questioning "Sir, are you trying to import a controlled subtance across an international border". **** off mate..

So you can’t afford it and it’s too much hassle travel long with your dripugs of choice. What has that go to do with traveling being overrated or not?

25-08-2018 03:09PM

I think if you're from a country the size of the US, you can get away with saying overseas travel is overrated.

Being from Ireland, I do think most Irish people would benefit from a few months living outside of Ireland/UK (or the Spanish Islands).

As for traveling, I've never enjoyed it... but I love living abroad.

Alf Veedersane · 25-08-2018 03:10PM

Depends.

Travel can broaden your horizons and other nebulous things.

Unless you're going to Sydney for a year to spend your time in Irish bars wearing your county colours talking about home. I'm not so sure there's a great benefit in that.

Collie D · 25-08-2018 03:12PM

Twenty Grand wrote: »

I love travelling. Been out of Ireland 5 times so far this year.
Airports are all the same no matter where you go. Once you follow the simple rules you breeze through.

Oh, I know the rules and am always prepared. I'm the guy you want to be behind in the security queue. I just find it a pain in the arse. Security in Dublin are always excellent - efficient and friendly - but some others seem to base their bonuses on being miserable.

I know it's necessary, just wanted a rant.

Irish_rat · 25-08-2018 03:18PM

It's a bit over-rated but tbh I do feel like a least one holiday a year.

somefeen · 25-08-2018 04:00PM

A little bit.
Some of the greatest adventures of my life happened in Ireland.
Don't really feel the need to go backpacking around South America to have interesting stories.

Travel is great if you want to see a place or experience a different culture, but most of the well travelled people I know just come back with drinking stories.

kwestfan08 · 25-08-2018 04:05PM

Travelling is underrated if anything. Nothing better than landing in a new place and soaking it in.

Twenty Grand · 25-08-2018 04:24PM

sugarman wrote: »

In more cases than not, its cheaper to go abroad for a few days than it is to holiday in Ireland.

Recently I flew into Prague, stayed there for 3 days.. took a train to Berlin and stayed there for a further 3 days. Total cost all in? Flights, trains/buses, accommodation, eating out / spending money. €200.

Going to somewhere like Galway or Cork for a few days well exceeds that. Itd barley cover your travel and accommodation. Nevermind eating out ..and you can forget about any paid activities.

Some of the best craic and best moments in life have come from going on budget holidays to random places with absolutely no plans.

It's cheaper for 4 lads to fly to Portugal and go to the Alive festival, flights accommodation car and tickets, than to go to Electric Picnic in Laois.

Charles Babbage · 25-08-2018 04:28PM

How is Steve Jobs enjoying his millions?

kirving · 25-08-2018 05:26PM

Travel isn't overrated, it's a great way to get a bit of perspective of the world. It's cheaper than ever too. You get to anywhere in the US or Asia for less than €650 with minial forward planning.

What is overrated, is going to a popular spot (fine) and queuing for half an hour just to take the same photo as everyone else on Instagram.

sugarman wrote: »

In more cases than not, its cheaper to go abroad for a few days than it is to holiday in Ireland.

Recently I flew into Prague, stayed there for 3 days.. took a train to Berlin and stayed there for a further 3 days. Total cost all in? Flights, trains/buses, accommodation, eating out / spending money. €200.

I agree with the sentiment entirely, it can certainly be cheaper to leave the country, but I would love too see the breakdown of that €200. Even in the cheapest of hostels, that's very difficult to do.

Dr.MickKiller · 25-08-2018 05:49PM

Collie D wrote: »

Being overseas is usually great. Travelling to get there on the other hand...

Throw that out
Take that off
Stand here
Let me touch you there

Airports are a pain in the hole.

I don't think they're supposed to do that.

FrToddUnctious · 25-08-2018 06:05PM

sugarman wrote: »

Recently I flew into Prague, stayed there for 3 days.. took a train to Berlin and stayed there for a further 3 days. Total cost all in? Flights, trains/buses, accommodation, eating out / spending money. €200.

Christ almighty did you just stay in your room and stare at the wall?

When I go on holidays I like to have a good time, I'm OK with spending money, that's why I work and save, don't be such a tight arse

scamalert · 25-08-2018 06:27PM

last encounter trying to leave country i found it was like cattle herd bags seized checked x rayd couple times wtf, came back got selfie taken but 0 customs might as well be carrying bag of smokes :pac: :cool: makes no sense, in terms of security.

as for travel itself it depends staying in country and visiting some interesting sites for weekend and hitting a pub = same as plonking on sun in Spain for a week doing f all, at the end holidays is nice until you have cash, once that runs out its back to usual.

Some can enjoy outdoors and camping for weekend others need a bit of sun and get stupid drunk, rarely youll see someone going to explore towns cities nowadays, as its not really holidays if you cant get away your brains from thinking about being back to work for most.

Pinch Flat · 25-08-2018 06:32PM

Ive travelled a bit - would liked to have done more before family mortgage etc. A year on an Erasmus programme in Germany influenced me heavily and framed a lot of my thinking. I’m going to New Zealand at Christmas - few days in Hong Kong on the way. Can’t wait.

Witchie · 25-08-2018 06:52PM

Your Face wrote: »

I only travel so I can boast about how open-minded I am for visiting a peasants shack in whatever 3rd world country is fashionable at the moment.

Did you stay at my mate's place in the wildsnear Kandy, Sri Lanka too? It taught me that just coz am a spoiled princess biatch am no happier than my friend's sister who has nothing.

Travel. You appreciate what you have when you see how others live.

Witchie · 25-08-2018 06:56PM

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Ive travelled a bit - would liked to have done more before family mortgage etc. A year on an Erasmus programme in Germany influenced me heavily and framed a lot of my thinking. I’m going to New Zealand at Christmas - few days in Hong Kong on the way. Can’t wait.

Hopefully you can get some more travel in when you are out the other side of the parenting lark. I started my exploration of Asia and ended up living in Kuala Lumpur after my youngest started University

Shenshen · 25-08-2018 06:58PM

Personally, the travels abroad that I would these days think were the most interesting and the ones that influenced my view of the world the most were the ones I did when I was a student and had nearly no money at all.
Backpack and youth hostels, that's how I met the most interesting people and had the most enlightening chats.

I don't travel that much any more, and I do feel that now I have the money to spend, there's more of a barrier between me and the people in the place I do travel to.

25-08-2018 07:05PM

Shenshen wrote: »

I don't travel that much any more, and I do feel that now I have the money to spend, there's more of a barrier between me and the people in the place I do travel to.

Really? I haven't found that... at least, the difference is more to do with age/maturity rather than money. I'm just not interested in nightclubs, beach parties, drugs etc anymore which means I'm not associating with that kind of crowd. I still do cities, so I tend to meet people of similar ages with professional backgrounds (who also are educated enough to speak English, or understand my Chinese). Admittedly, my travels are nowadays firmly fixed on Asia.

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