What compelled you to become a traveler?

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Guest45Guest12 January 2012 02:37:50

Hi folks. What compelled you to become a traveler? I am very curious to hear from others no matter how brief your response might be....just think it might be an interesting read.
My compelling catalyst would no doubt be that I was born and raised as an Air Force Brat. Every 3 years or so, Dad would get his orders and we all packed up and went with him. Ever since, I've had "itchy feet" ....the wanderlust....a love for travel and a genuine desire to see and experience new places. Thank you for your feedback and Happy Trails.

perry88 Serial expat

Member since 12 November 2010

perry88Serial expat12 January 2012 02:48:58

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As a teenager I got to go to a few countries in Europe. Then the Air Force gave me a free trip to Viet Nam and I also got to see Australia and Japan. I met someone from Viet Nam online and have been back 6 times. I also like the experiences of new people, countries and customs.

Fordy7 Active member

Member since 13 March 2011

Fordy7Active member12 January 2012 04:06:34

Im ex Navy. I got the bug in there. Since leaving I can't stay put for more than 2 years in most places. Although it has been 4 years here aleady.

Wild_1 ViP

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Wild_1ViP12 January 2012 06:12:55

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Hello fellas,

For me, it all started with my family's plight from Vietnam, when I was a child. We bounced around several Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia) before ended up in the US.

Shortly after that, upon my graduation from high school, I went and did a 5-years tour of duty with the US Navy. I got to circle the globe 3 times, saw some pretty amazing places and met some of the most enchanting people.

Eversince then, I get bored easily, from seeing the same place and the exact people times and times again. If I hadn't come to Vietnam this time, I would have bought myself an RV and a boat, instead of a house, and spend all of my free times touring the American lands and seas.

Budman1 ViP

Member since 22 July 2010

Budman1ViP12 January 2012 06:24:51

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DA Judge back in my hometown in 1968, and ain't been back since.

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