JimmyTechnical Director || ENTP || Proud Ravenclaw || Barterer Extraordinaire Describe yourself as a traveler.
I am the traveler with will try to find modern amenities it the most remote of places for a very cheap price. I'm not one for being sticky, but will sleep in a tight or odd space, as long as I have some air flow to breath. Oh, and I like cold drinks, which isn't hard to find but sometimes you gotta work at that. Other wise, give me a backpack and some bug spray and I'm good. Pick a travel quote that best describes why you travel. "Adventure is out there!" What is your #1 Bucket List experience? Antarctica, to volunteer there or something, but that is about as extremely cold climate area you can get. What is your biggest travel pet peeve? Other travelers who complain about local customs or communication barriers. Cramped buses. And being told one thing and having something else of lesser value given (bus to shuttle, etc.) What is the one "luxury" item that you always bring with you? Phone with a calling plan. Just in case. Everyone always asks...where is your favorite place you've been? Why? Jaco, Costa Rica. The town life and atmosphere are a fantastic place to unwind. Is there anywhere that you've absolutely hated or would never go back to? Why? I think I am willing to give anywhere a second chance... What is your favorite way to get from point A to point B? An empty VIP shuttle has been the best for moderately short land travel; A JetBlue flight may be best for travel to Latin America. And maybe a sleeper train in China for the long distance land travel...... something like that. How has travel changed you? I am no longer a douchy American that complains about first world problems. Any advice for the newbies? Get a good, comfy backpack and day pack. And make sure your spouse or significant other has a good one too, or you hold their shit too. :) Where do you think you're next journey will be? Costa Rica...for Farrah and I's wedding! Have any other questions for Jimmy? Comment below!
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NateHistory Teacher || ENTJ || Beer Enthusiast || Human GPS Describe your travel style.
I feel that I am a pretty laid back traveler. I don’t mind going some place last second or changing our plans when new information becomes available. All in all I think its more of the experience of the different places. However I do feel that I travel through my stomach. Food is unique to a place so I need to try it all. In one word, why do you travel? Food What is your #1 Bucket List experience? Bungee Jump in New Zealand What is your biggest travel pet peeve? Other travelers who do not respect the culture of the place they are in and feel that foreign cultures should acclimate to them and not the other way around. What is the one "luxury" item that you always bring with you? Some electronic device (i.e. computer or tablet). I like to stay in touch with those back home. Everyone always asks...where is your favorite place you've been? Why? Salento, Colombia. It was the perfect mesh of old west, coffee, and Spanish colonial town. Is there anywhere that you've absolutely hated or would never go back to? Why? Tayrona…F**k Tayrona What is your favorite mode of transport? Plane. I prefer to get to a place and see what's there. Also being 6'3" tacll, local buses are often cramped and it’s a giant pain in the ass. What has traveling taught you? I have learned that people behave differently no matter where you are. This has taught me to accept other people for what they do. Any advice for people thinking about backpacking for the first time? Be flexible and prepare to ask questions. I can think of a couple of times that something seemed legit but when I asked questions I realized I was being taken for a ride. Not in a menacing way, but $4 to me is a lot to someone else. Have any other questions for Nate? Comment below! Want to learn more about him and his travels? Visit whereismywife.wordpress.com |
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