i will work hard for having a traveling.
By colourless
@colourless (245)
China
November 9, 2007 9:23pm CST
i have never traveled before, not because i don't want to ,but because i haven't money. i really admire those who traveled a lot , they have been to so many countries and know so much about different cultures.i have determined to work hard and realize my little dream.
4 responses
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 07
Travel is a dream that I have fulfilled. I have the 'travel bug' and it only gets worse as I get older. When I was a child I would look at my globe and talk about countries that I wanted to visit in my lifetime. So when I was 14 I was lucky enough to go on holiday Greece with my mum. Then when I was 17 I saved up enough from my Saturday job to go to the Netherlands with a friend. At 18 I went to work as an au pair in Finland and then went around Europe alone. At 20 years old I was delighted to have saved enough to go around the world. To help me afford this I got a working holiday visa for Australia. Now I am 35 I have been to many countries, meeting the local people, seeing interesting landscapes and watching native wildlife.
Good luck realizing your dream to travel. Countries that I suggest you start at are Vietnam and Mongolia. Japan would be lovely, but rather expensive I think. Further afield Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines would be wonderful choices. Where do you dream about going most of all? For me the answer is Cape Town and the stunning Garden Route.
@colourless (245)
• China
11 Nov 07
i am really envious of you, for you are so lucky to have traveled around the world. you really give me inspiration to continue working on my dreams, and i will take your advice to go Vietnam and Mongolia first, for it is relatively cheap for me.
would you be so kind as to give me some suggestions about what part is most worth going in these two countries.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
11 Nov 07
I am so glad that I have given you some ideas of an easy and cheap way to get towards your dream to travel. For Vietnam I suggest traveling there overland from China by train. In the north of the country the city of Hanoi might be quite interesting. From there you could possibly visit Sapa, a wonderful place to see hill tribe villages and go trekking. You would see many rice terraces. Then in the middle of the country you could see Hoi An, a lovely place full of old world charm. In the south of the country you could visit the city of Ho Chi Minh and it would be fascinating to see. Vietnam has some stunning beaches to choose from like around Nha Trang. Don't forget that Cambodia is just next door to Vietnam, there Ankor Wat would be an amazing thing for you to see.
For Mongolia I suggest taking the train direct to Ulan Bator from China. You enjoy a few days exploring there before going on an excursion to stay in a traditional type of tent thing. You could see the lovely looking countryside. Good luck saving up. In the mean time how about reading a few travel guides to plan your exciting travel adventures?
@colourless (245)
• China
11 Nov 07
thank you so much for your detailed introduction! i will refer to some guide lines after i have saved enoug money and i am now really anticipating its comimg!
@MGjhaud (23166)
• Philippines
14 Nov 07
Same situation here too hehe… I ever wanted to travel to my sister though she’s just out of town but I just can’t because I don’t have enough money though she wants to pay for my ticket but I don’t want to go there like that. Maybe after school I’ll work it out like you too… ;)
@colourless (245)
• China
14 Nov 07
oh, my friend, i really hope we will get a high salary job. so we can realize our dreams quickly.
good luck!
@hopejordan (3561)
• Australia
10 Nov 07
hi there colourless
i have no money either i would love to go for a hoilday i have been to sydeny when i was little but dont remember it
and to tasmaina when i was 13 years old i am from victoria
but never been out of the country
thnaks for this discussion
@colourless (245)
• China
11 Nov 07
i am 20 year old now,i have even never been out of my city. i once planned to attend a university out of my hometown, but my parents stopped me, saying it is dangerous for a girl to live so far away. i know, in fact, they couldn't afford such amount of fares .
anyway, i have set a little goal for myself, and i feel delighted to work for it.
thanks for sharing!and i do admire your traveling at so little a age.
