I travelled too much in my job as a Seaman, much of it to the third world countries.

Although it was certainly an "education", I've never been happier since I had the opportunity to stay home. Now, whenever possiblee I won't go anywhere where I can't sleep in my own bed every night.

The different cultures and languages were the best part of it, but I can certainly live without it now.

Similiarly - widely travelled as a kid. little time in Blighty until married at 20; then although travelling widely daily over many years, I always aimed to be home with my family overnight. Exception - In the 60's travelled eastern Europe on business.
Travelled from time to time abroad with my wife when children were grown up; now I am content , as long as my wife is with me, to relax at home except for visiting family regularly, 50 mile radius. I tend to deflect open invitations from abroad.

Have I outgrown wider ambitions - no, I still want to rule the world, NOT!

Well, I just recently came back from the UK. I'm exhausted! I seem to have packed so much in in my few weeks there. My problem is I really don't like flying, or the hassle of waiting around and checkpoints at airports. Having said that, it wouldn't stop me from more further travel, although I've had enough for now.

Those are some beautiful pictures Prapor. I would love, love, love to visit
Australia someday.

I plan to.

Senojekips... I agree with the "sleeping in your own bed every night". Nothing like your own home...to catch a few.

Winchester Cathedral:



Dover with the castle in on the hill:


Ferry coming over from France:



Flower beds just outside of Buckingham Palace:


More photos of the trip to England on Sunnyds.

Beautiful pictures Jilly. Thanks for sharing those.

Thanks Sarah

Nice pics Jilly, hope you enjoyed England. .

Del boy, I had a really good time. The weather was sunny all the time I was there too, an added bonus.

You are lucky, I had no money to travel.

Originally Posted by Jilly

And when you do, where do you normally like to go? Do you travel abroad a lot? For work or vacation purposes?

I've traveled a bit, (across Canada, the USA, UK, a bit of Europe and Asia), that sounds like a lot, but it's not really. I think my traveling days are yet to come. I met a man where I live last year who told me that he has never been out of this area! And what's more, he seemed quite happy with his lot in life. I guess we are all different. But for me, to travel is important.

How about you? What's your opinions on this subject?