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I often wait until I have a personal connection to a place, such as a friend or related hobby, before traveling. The experience becomes very removed from that o
by torpfactory 8y ago
I often wait until I have a personal connection to a place, such as a friend or related hobby, before traveling. The experience becomes very removed from that of a tourist, and so much more rewarding.
Am I selfish if I put extra effort into maintaining friendships with foreign friends so I might end up visiting them?
- nodnyl 8y agoI can relate to this. I have had some more rewarding travel experiences in Europe on short work trips, than I have in similar places as a tourist. I think its a combination of better connections with locals and a reason to be there beyond just looking at things.
- avh02 8y agoThis is one of my favourite ways to travel (when feasible), but if there's somewhere you want to go, just go. I was lucky to work in a city full of expats - so I now have friends all over the world to lean on. In return, they lean on me when they want to visit my home country and I happily oblige.