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Being stressed to learn a new language in a country you're unfamiliar with just to live doesn't seem like a fun thing. Meeting people you'll never see again, can't see the point in that either.

I guess my biggest problem is the people. Whether it's a vacation spot you're going where a bunch of other people are running around like rats to try and enjoy a little break from their shit lives or you're going somewhere (especially another country) where you HAVE to interact with people to survive. I wouldn't mind roaming (if I had the means) around a state or two to see some wilderness but I could take it or leave it. I don't care enough to bother thinking about doing something like that.

I laugh when I see so many RV's on the road around the holidays. Everybody racing around to get a little enjoyment in their lives.

I won't go much into my personal life but I've learned a lot in the past few years and the progression has been satisfying and enjoyable. To see what I've done, what I've built is great and creates a proud feeling. I don't see how the same could be said for "yea, I went to germany one year". What does that accomplish in life? I mean, climbing mountains has more purpose than traveling... You go somewhere and either you enjoy it or you don't. If you don't, it's a waste of time and if you do, it makes you second-guess your home.

typing in lower case would be a good start

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You didn't directly, but you said you don't understand the other side of the argument, which means you're ignorant on the subject. Part of arguing is being able to understand the other side, even though you don't agree with it.

I understand that people enjoy things I don't. It's part of the variety in people. I don't understand the logic/reasoning behind it. I know a fair bit about the other side actually. Every weekend as a kid I'd go camping or go to the beach or whatever. I lived in the city then where 5 steps out the back door you walk into a fence. Tons of other people around, no privacy, nowhere to go to escape your thoughts. I understand that in a shit situation like that, you gotta go somewhere to clear your mind. Most people do that with a vacation. Now that I don't live in the city anymore and have room to roam and do what I wish, I see no reason to go somewhere else. I think those people that enjoy running around might like their home but do they really enjoy it? I think not. I think that's why when people retire, they generally move somewhere that they like the surroundings and can enjoy life comfortably. If only people did that when they were younger...

That can not be true in my opinion. I believe that experiencing other cultures changes alot in your life style and in your mentality .. But you're talking about yourself so you must know it better

That would be hard to believe, at least to me. But it's just an opinion, as much as yours.

Anyway, travelling is a great thing to do if you got time and money to spend, you can learn so much about others you wouldn't learn otherwise.

What do you learn? How do you get changed?

So you just called yourself ignorant?

I must be, because I can't seem to find where I said that

Surly you can understand why others do.

No. I don't understand a lot of the things "others" do. I could make a huge list of unnecessary and useless shit in life but that'd take a fair bit of time and I don't care to be called Hitler 2.0.

Little sad dude :/

To each their own. Knowing about other cultures or experiencing other cultures would do nothing for me. It's not going to change my ideals, beliefs or outlook on life. They exist, just as I do and that's great for them. Some people like their heritage and it's important for them to continue it. Great. Not for me. I have no hometown pride or patriotism or any of that nonsense (oh yes Killa NONSENSE).

If you like beaches more than run-down neighborhoods then you might want to save the $$ you're spending on vacation and do what you can to move. Don't settle for a residence you don't like just because work is nearby. Life isn't about work, it's about enjoyment.

Wanting a change of scenery implies you're tired of what's around you. That's no way to live.

Ah, I always forget about family. That's pretty much the only legit reason for a vacation.