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raniroo	Jan 10 2010, 12:22 PM Post #1
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	My hand is raised...I am a serial traveller... I am booking another trip (for June) before I have even begun my trip in February. I find that I am already thinking about where I want to go next (before I even begin a trip that I have already booked). I get excited about future trips and not really think about the one I am about to embark on (until the last minute) Does anybody else do this? Are you a serial traveller? -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

jeremystravels	Jan 10 2010, 01:33 PM Post #2
Commuter Group: Local Expert Posts: 613 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 217489	I do the same thing. I was planning my RTW trip before I had gone to Egypt. And then booked a cruise between the two and already kind of have ideas where I want to go the next 5 years or so. Haha, you're not alone. -------------------- Local Expert for Ohio, USA Next Countries: May 2010: Banff National Park - Canada Planning RTW in 2010-2011 for Asia and South America - coverage here

greekcypriot	Jan 10 2010, 02:13 PM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	I also sign in Rani. I have been doing this the last 2 years booking a trip every month, and even having two trips in the same month during summer. To be honest I need to stay a bit at home as I have missed it a lot, - I have already been to Cyprus twice since September, and I am flying there again in February. Besides I need to lose 4 kilos urgently! I need this rest before I am soon out again. I will know where I will be heading to, in about 2 months from now.....where will it be (east or west). I am searching the net and reading other members blogs to get ideas right now. Very soon I will be out again..... -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

kathryn77	Jan 10 2010, 02:25 PM Post #4
Vagabond Group: Local Expert Posts: 1527 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30044	Hmmmm, yeah me too.....every opportunity I get... I started out the new year already thinking about 4 potential trips this year... 1. A weekend in February - my boyfriend is surprising me, so I have no 'control' over that and currently have no idea where we're going... 2. A long weekend in Italy in May - this was a definite - going to a wedding, so that is all booked now. 3. A weekend around August (to repay the boyf. surprise trip, with one for him ) 4. At the end of the year, taking a 2 week break, and was thinking perhaps Cuba.... ....then....I found out I have 8.5 days holiday to take between ending my current job and starting my new one, so.......what's a girl to do...? Of course.....searched a bit, and I'm now off to Israel in March Do we need help? -------------------- Scotland & Ireland Dots round Europe & A Brazilian New Year The Big Trip! & Israel

travelmonster	Jan 10 2010, 02:59 PM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	Hello, my name is Paula - and I too am a serial traveller -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

kathryn77	Jan 10 2010, 03:03 PM Post #6
Vagabond Group: Local Expert Posts: 1527 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30044	QUOTE(travelmonster @ Jan 10 2010, 07:59 PM) Hello, my name is Paula - and I too am a serial traveller -------------------- Scotland & Ireland Dots round Europe & A Brazilian New Year The Big Trip! & Israel

greekcypriot	Jan 10 2010, 03:59 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	QUOTE(kathryn77 @ Jan 10 2010, 03:03 PM) QUOTE(travelmonster @ Jan 10 2010, 07:59 PM) Hello, my name is Paula - and I too am a serial traveller Oh Paula you are one of us for sure! Who else will join? -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

kitkatgo	Jan 10 2010, 11:21 PM Post #8
Navigator Group: Local Expert Posts: 1367 Joined: 21-August 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 13816	...[raising my hand]... Just booked a 2 1/2 month trip yesterday. -------------------- ~Kit California Local Expert Visit my travel blogs: http://www.travelpod.com/members/kitkatgo

greekcypriot	Jan 11 2010, 01:45 AM Post #9
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	Lucky you!.....where are you heading to and when? -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

kitkatgo	Jan 11 2010, 01:58 AM Post #10
Navigator Group: Local Expert Posts: 1367 Joined: 21-August 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 13816	QUOTE(greekcypriot @ Jan 10 2010, 10:45 PM) Lucky you!.....where are you heading to and when? Have to keep it under wraps for now. My kids don't know about it. DH said I couldn't put it on my Blog page for now either. -------------------- ~Kit California Local Expert Visit my travel blogs: http://www.travelpod.com/members/kitkatgo

raniroo	Jan 11 2010, 03:19 AM Post #11
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	QUOTE(kitkatgo @ Jan 11 2010, 01:58 AM) QUOTE(greekcypriot @ Jan 10 2010, 10:45 PM) Lucky you!.....where are you heading to and when? Have to keep it under wraps for now. My kids don't know about it. DH said I couldn't put it on my Blog page for now either. ooohhh secret!....can't wait to hear where you are going 2.5 months is a great amount of time to see part of the world.....keep us posted. I am heading to India in 5 weeks and today booking a month in China in June.....not sure where the money is coming from just yet..but I will manage somehow.. oh and there is plans for Lebanon, Qatar, Bahrain and Central America too! -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

travelmonster	Jan 11 2010, 01:39 PM Post #12
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	QUOTE(kitkatgo @ Jan 11 2010, 04:21 AM) ...[raising my hand]... Just booked a 2 1/2 month trip yesterday. Kit thats awesome!! Can't wait to hear where you are going!! Exciting QUOTE(raniroo @ Jan 11 2010, 08:19 AM) I am heading to India in 5 weeks and today booking a month in China in June.....not sure where the money is coming from just yet..but I will manage somehow.. oh and there is plans for Lebanon, Qatar, Bahrain and Central America too! I'm looking forward to seeing your India photos Rani!! China will also be excellent - I went for a couple of weeks a number of years back, had a fantastic time - you'll love it!! -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

kamyp	Jan 11 2010, 01:49 PM Post #13
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 15-February 09 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Member No.: 269805 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I would like to add my name to the list and get help if it is offered. I travel extensively in SA for work but when I want to relax - I travel. I have the problem that I want to go everywhere - so I sometimes find that I have more travel requirements than I do leave : Oh well,what's a girl to do. -------------------- Have you read my latest blog???? check it out : http://www.travelpod.com/members/kamyp

travelmonster	Jan 13 2010, 07:48 AM Post #14
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I am going to get withdrawal symptoms this year!! I'm saving hard for our RTW at the end of the year, so I'll be taking breaks in the UK this year ............ till my trip of course!! -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

kathryn77	Jan 14 2010, 04:09 PM Post #15
Vagabond Group: Local Expert Posts: 1527 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30044	QUOTE(travelmonster @ Jan 13 2010, 12:48 PM) I am going to get withdrawal symptoms this year!! I'm saving hard for our RTW at the end of the year, so I'll be taking breaks in the UK this year ............ till my trip of course!! but for the greater good I'll do your share, this half of the year then, when I go from Ireland to Scotland...via Israel -------------------- Scotland & Ireland Dots round Europe & A Brazilian New Year The Big Trip! & Israel

travelmonster	Jan 15 2010, 03:05 PM Post #16
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	Okay Kathryn, I leave it in your capable hands - I know you will do me proud!!! Looking forward to reading about Israel. -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

raniroo	Jan 17 2010, 01:57 AM Post #17
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	I would love to go to Israel, but unfortunately cannot while living in the GCC...I would not be allowed to reenter UAE! sucks! -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

kathryn77	Jan 17 2010, 06:02 PM Post #18
Vagabond Group: Local Expert Posts: 1527 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30044	Cool, will do Paula! Rani - what's the deal with the passport stamp? I've been reading mixed reviews and see recommendations for getting a bit of paper stamped in the passport, rather than the passport. However, I LOVE having stamps in my PP! The countries I've seen listed don't include Dubai - can you fill me in from your view? -------------------- Scotland & Ireland Dots round Europe & A Brazilian New Year The Big Trip! & Israel

cathycarygirl	Jan 21 2010, 12:25 PM Post #19
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 16-August 09 Member No.: 295888 Nominate me as a Local Expert	hahahahaha... I thought I was the only one. For me, a LOT of the fun of traveliing is in the planning stage. Before retirement, I was a researcher/analyst by trade, and I guess the old workhorse habits are still strong, because I check out books, google like crazy, read blogs and forums, and collect all kindsof data before deciding exactly when I'll go and what to do/where to stay once there. Sometimes the mode of transportation is one of the trip highlights. Anyway, leaving today for a mon th in Florida, and already started planning for an April week in NYC! With maybe a long weekend in the Outer Banks in March thrown in (just got that bug in my brain last night). (sigh) and maybe one day before I die I'll even go to some of those exotic places you youngsters keep talking about!!

kathryn77	Jan 21 2010, 04:50 PM Post #20
Vagabond Group: Local Expert Posts: 1527 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30044	QUOTE(cathycarygirl @ Jan 21 2010, 05:25 PM) hahahahaha... I thought I was the only one. For me, a LOT of the fun of traveliing is in the planning stage. Before retirement, I was a researcher/analyst by trade, and I guess the old workhorse habits are still strong, because I check out books, google like crazy, read blogs and forums, and collect all kindsof data before deciding exactly when I'll go and what to do/where to stay once there. Sometimes the mode of transportation is one of the trip highlights. Anyway, leaving today for a mon th in Florida, and already started planning for an April week in NYC! With maybe a long weekend in the Outer Banks in March thrown in (just got that bug in my brain last night). (sigh) and maybe one day before I die I'll even go to some of those exotic places you youngsters keep talking about!! Yeah, another one!! I've never been to Florida or NYC...or the Outer Banks, so you're beating me there! Hope you have fun in Florida! -------------------- Scotland & Ireland Dots round Europe & A Brazilian New Year The Big Trip! & Israel

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