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By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:51 +0000

Sometimes it feels like beginning the work is like leaving the wishes behind since that’s when they start becoming reality. That’s held me back in the past, so now I just take bigger leaps.

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:30:40 +0000

I have heard many of these. “I wish I could do that/had the money to do that” is probably the most common. As I’ve learnt; wishing is meaningless unless you work towards changing your situation for the better. A lot of people (myself included) have one time or another wished for a change without expecting to having to work for it. Not the best approach.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:02:18 +0000

haha yes. I’ve heard that one so many times…so many times…

It also assumes that you can’t travel with kids. I, and I’m sure you as well, read so many travel blogs by families who travel with their children.

By: Akila

Akila — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:51:48 +0000

Oh, I hate the “you’re so lucky” comment. That one drives me crazy.

But, the one that always, always surprises me, is “Well, it makes sense to do it now before you have kids.” Of course, this person (without knowing anything about me at all) speaks to me as if traveling long-term is sensible AND that we are planning on having kids. You know what they say about people who make assumptions.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:48:55 +0000

I get that too quite often. I like the “why are you here” or “why did you go to X” questions after taking a look at the passport. Did you pack your bags yourself is a good one. Reminds me of the video I posted last week.

I remember once when I was asked to turn my laptop on but it didn’t since the battery had run out so they just let me go through (in Turkey). Another time I was asked to power on my laptop and it crashed going to a blue-screen of death. Guess it was realistic enough to ease their worries!

By: Cate

Cate — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:23:03 +0000

I was thinking of something entirely differnt when I saw the post headline. I was thinking more along the lines of the FAQs you get asked by airport security: are you carrying liquids? can you get them out? do you have a clear plastic bag? do you have a laptop? can you get it out? can I see your passport? Are you from New Zealand? (as they read my passport). Does anyone else feel the same or is it just me?

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:30:34 +0000

That’s certainly one I didn’t think of although I was in India right after the Mumbai attacks and was asked that a few times. I’m sure many female travelers hear that all the time – one more to add to the list!

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:27:12 +0000

There’s also a hint of resistance or a slight negative reaction from some. Some are really enthusiastic and “want to do it too” but others are outright hostile about it. It’s about choices, some which are difficult to make, which holds many people back.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:22:41 +0000

I love it! I’ve found there’s usually a direct connection between money, time, and things. It’s a balancing act between the 3 and a matter of choices. Unless you have a ton of money…