I've flexed this multiple times here but I'm starting the pre trip to my 1+ year sabbatical across Europe, North Africa, and Asia soon. I'll be going to Mexico to go on a psychedelic retreat, and then Thailand to train Muay Thai for about two months. Sure travel is expensive, but not if you shape your lifestyle around it. I'm expecting to spend like 35k for the entire year, excluding big expenses like the psychedelic retreat. That's about less than a years income and I think most people could reasonably save that over the span of multiple years if they have a moderately well paying job and are willing to make sacrifices in other areas of their life. Even then, most westerners can travel to cheap places like Thailand for much less and still have a lot of fun. I think most people who are hesitant to travel just have to overcome a mental barrier.
>Travelling is a pastime invented by Whites. Non-whites (90% of them) have no concept of travel. We have no history of travelI think you're that mentally ill Indian that hangs around here. This doesn't even make sense. What country doesn't have diplomats, merchants, or pilgrims? If you can find a country that has none of those things, and never has for the entirety of its existence, I'd be surprised (and don't say North Korea because they export laborers and obviously have diplomats and merchants).
>You have to packThis is a sub-hobby for many travelers (such as myself), r/onebag. I've gone through like 6 bags over about the span of two years to find my perfect one. I also like optimizing my belongings to accommodate traveling light.
>organise a passportNo worse than dealing with any other government document. Maybe even easier since you can mail your application.
>deal with airports, security and there’s just so much waiting! This is true. TSA precheck and global entry are good but that's only applicable in the US obviously. And since they're not standardized by airports, you still deal with rude customs/TSA people who refuse to explain their specific airport's procedures. Like they're literally wiling to prolong a 10 second encounter to 30 seconds by forcing a game of charades on you. It's so stupid.
>Things can easily get canceled or postponed.I've never had this happen. But if your vacation is long enough, it doesn't really matter. Even if it isn't long, just go to a spa and have a drink and relax. Read a book or something. An off day is still better than being at work. Also, most tour itinerary are pretty similar, so rebooking with someone else isn't that hard.
>Then you’ve got jet lag to deal withIf your vacation is long enough, it doesn't really matter.
>different currenciesCurrencies are a cool souvenir, although its a pain when you have too much leftover. But I primarily use my credit card for everything anyway.
>language barriersWorse in some places more than others. But its a part of the challenge.
>you’re away from home and all your things; you’re own bed, your own room, your pets, all your other bits and pieces that make your home your own.I literally don't miss those things, and I've spent around four nonconsecutive years living abroad. But then again, I have other mental issues. I only ever miss my family, and even then, I can always video call them because it's the 21st century. That or I can invite them to see me (don't be poor lmao)
>>700108Sex tourism is overrated. Like seeking out destinations specifically to fuck girls. Good travel destinations tend to naturally have fuckable girls anyway, whether its for money or not (although I'm willing to change my mind on this after visiting East Asia).
>>700109This is the best part of travel imo, and I want to do more of it. A lot of the adventure is found in doing off script shit with locals.