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[starlagurl]

You know how some people just have that... "been there, done that" attitude about everything all the time? Because they've literally been everywhere and done "everything"?

What should these people do when they feel like they're in the travel rut? Get a "normal" job and start paying a mortgage?

[mmbcross]

Once they feel they have seen everything, it's time for them to take the Stairway to Heaven.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys0hBEEM2Lo...feature=related
On the other hand, if I were in their place, I'd start all over again, like the Forth Bridge.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotlan...ast/7250560.stm

[travelmonster]

What should they do? Open their eyes and their ears - there is something different about a place every single day.

[polydemic]

I just go roaming away from the familiar places. I've been to Vancouver & San Francisco many times but still haven't seen everything. So I just go roaming aimlessly & usually run into something new. If travel ever bored, I just wouldn't do it anymore.

[jeremystravels]

I am saying that when I finish my list and have "been there done that" to everything...well... do it again and see what has changed. It'll be at least 30 years before I finish it all, something is bound to have changed. At the very least new areas of the world have to opened up because of being a previous war zone, or something.

[darrenstravels]

It would take me two lifetimes to see everything and do everything. In my mind, the travel rut doesn't exist. Everywhere is an adventure waiting to happen.

[ScottWoz]

You know how some people just have that... "been there, done that" attitude about everything all the time? Because they've literally been everywhere and done "everything"?

What should these people do when they feel like they're in the travel rut? Get a "normal" job and start paying a mortgage?

They should get a life. They've clearly missed the whole point. Go and buy some material possessions and feel good for ten minutes. After that, good luck to you..

[starlagurl]

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That was really funny.

[wakingdream]

What should they do? Open their eyes and their ears - there is something different about a place every single day.

Nail on the head right there.

You know how some people just have that... "been there, done that" attitude about everything all the time? Because they've literally been everywhere and done "everything"?

What should these people do when they feel like they're in the travel rut? Get a "normal" job and start paying a mortgage?

They should get a life. They've clearly missed the whole point. Go and buy some material possessions and feel good for ten minutes. After that, good luck to you..

And if there are actually people out there like that-which isn't surprising- I feel sorry for them.

[semi-backpacker]

It would take me two lifetimes to see everything and do everything. In my mind, the travel rut doesn't exist. Everywhere is an adventure waiting to happen.

I agree...the travel rut is impossible. People who feel like they've "done it all" need to expand their list...and expand their mind...there's more left to see than any of us will really get to experience...ever

[sqm]

There are about 195 countries in the world. To really experience a country, immerse yourself in their culture, and learn to live their daily life...that would be to have "seen" everything and to have "done" everything. Lets say it would take a MINIMUM of at least 6 months. 6 months per country for 195 countries, that's about 98 years worth of traveling in order to have seen and done everything. In other words, I also think it's impossible to be in a travel rut.

[laorfamily]

If traveling is boring then something is wrong with you.

I think I can speak from two sides of the issue because I got married at 35 which gave me a whole new perspective on old favorite destinations.

The bottom line is that the grass is always greener on the other side.

When I was single and traveling I missed the companionship, having kids, a steady relationship and a solid foundation.

Now that I have all that I miss the freedom to go “somewhere”, especially these days when traveling is relatively cheap and deals are all over the place.

That being said, getting married later in life taught me one thing – I’m not missing anything. I love spending time with my wife and kids, we have a blast when we’re together and I enjoy seeing the kids enjoy themselves.

We are lucky that we live in New Jersey, where we could go somewhere every weekend for the rest of our lives and never be in the same place twice, and that most US “destinations” cater to families, have children programs to make the attraction interesting on their level as well as the adults.

Traveling with the family has taught me a very important lesson: never underestimate the intelligence of children.

Case in point: Mt. Vernon, VA – George Washington’s home. Who would have thought that a 3 year old girl would be absolutely fascinated by the mansion, the working farm and the estate? That was mostly because the guides at Mt. Vernon, when seeing your children, geared part of the presentation towards her (“this is how they used to make ice cream, did you know that George Washington loved strawberry ice cream?”).

I can’t wait when they get older (but not too fast) and we could take some serious trips together (back to the “muchillero” days).

[ScottWoz]

A travel 'rut' doesn't really exist, unless you're half-existing anyway, as most people are. It's taken me more than a year to grasp the 'real' culture here in Thailand. Now it's completely different and I'm feeling and seeing the 'real' rewards day by day. 195 countries? I reckon another four or five incarnations and I'll have nailed it!!

[ScottWoz]

(Oh and anyone who 'genuinely' feels 'bored' should be removed immediately. That way they won't have to be heard or looked at..)

[travelmonster]

(Oh and anyone who 'genuinely' feels 'bored' should be removed immediately. That way they won't have to be heard or looked at..)

indeed!

[His Royal Monkeyness]

i met so many people while traveling who only went to the big cities (e.g., Paris in France) and said they had "seen and done" the country. just by uttering those words, you know they're mistaken. to truly experience a country you need to live/work there. . .get to know the "real" culture, day to day life. and even then different regions of countries have different cultures.
i hereby nominate myself to experience all those different cultures in spain. if anyone would like to sponsor this research, please respond.

[mmbcross]

When I'm really bored, I take out my knitting!

[jrheavymetal]

I've never been bored, not traveling, anyways. Life is too exciting and always in a state of change. But I do get somewhat depressed if we end up getting too much rain, for that cure, I eat...

[wakingdream]

When I'm really bored, I take out my knitting!

You do not!

[sqm]

Listening to music is a good way to pass time and to console yourself. Do you ever find yourself humming/singing along? I usually start with a quiet hum, but then sometimes the songs are really good and I start full out singing along. Then people start starring.