Comments on: 20 Reasons Why You Need to Travel Starting NOW

By: Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:27:42 +0000

I’ve had an urge to travel lately (haven’t travelled before) and this article just pushes me more and more to do it… though I’d like to get out of debt first. As nice as NZ is, I’d like to explore elsewhere too… broaden my horizons beyond what I’ve read in books and seen in films.

Short trip to Gold Cost is on the way in June (three days)… after that… THE WORLD! Or bits of it.

By: Leonard

Leonard — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:53:59 +0000

David, you are so right about traveling. Even though I have not been out of North America like you, I have done much more traveling than most Americans. When Katrina hit New Orleans I helped raise money for the Red Cross. A year later that was not enough and I decided to go there and put some of my carpentry skills to use. It was the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I was a Boy Scout and coached many sports over the last 40+ yrs. Nothing compared to how much fun I had helping others in need.

So I suggest to people that they do like you did when you went to Australia the first time. Work during part of your excursion, It will make your time away from home that much better. Best of all my total trip (air,boarding and food) was under $500!!! Tax deductible too.

Last week people at work asked me if I was going to Haiti or Chile also. That trip changed my life and how people look at me.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:22:55 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. I think too many people feel it is just ‘easier’ not to challenge ourselves and what we believe is right and wrong. Meeting people from all over the world has opened my eyes to the possibilities mankind has.

Thanks for commenting!!!

David Damron

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:02:58 +0000

Great post! I grew up in Alabama where people just…well…they just don’t really travel. Last year, I took my first international trip to France, Luxembourg and Germany with my then-boyfriend (now husband) at age 28. And in November, we went to Thailand to get married. I am hooked! Traveling is so awesome – it makes you see the world in such a different way. I am very saddened when people are content to sit in their own comfort zones and ignore the cultures and daily struggles of the rest of the world.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:45:56 +0000

Great reasons Dave! I had the privilege of exploring all over China back in 1997 before it entered the WTO. Took thousands of pictures, explored so many great places, I’m so sad the China of old is gone now.

One of the main reasons why I work hard now is to definitely be able to afford the three, 2 week excursions abroad every year. Went to Pompei and Rome last year, thinking about going to Greece, Kobe, and Laos this year.

I’m so excited to go each time. Going to work helps me appreciate my travels more. I’m curious to know once I retire, whether I’ll like traveling less, b/c I’ll have all the free time in the world………… hmmmm.

Best,

Sam

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:52:32 +0000

Adam…you must pick up that book Emergency. Great read

David Damron
LifeExcursion

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:36:10 +0000

Ok you’ve convinced me! (Actually, you’ve just reassured me.)

Can’t wait to get out there and make my own stories. And that Emergency book sounds interesting.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:33:38 +0000

I agree Hugh. You truly realize what is important in life when you are placed in a society that has completely different ideas.

Thanks for commenting Hugh…

Hit me up @DavidDamron sometime

David Damron
LifeExcursion