Comments on: Travel Now or Later: Picking an Age for Long Term Travel

By: Christine B.Osborne

Christine B.Osborne — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:25:52 +0000

I began travelling my my early twenties and I have travelled ever since. Only stopping long enough to earn enough money to continue on to another place. I have nearly finished a book on my adventures in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and other countries. You can get a taster on http://www.travelswithmyhat.com.

Ideally, in relation to your question on which is the best age to travel though, I would say early–as I did–then presuming you’ll marry and raise a family–which I didn’t– later in old age.

Thank you.

By: Jonathan Look, Jr.

Jonathan Look, Jr. — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:37:59 +0000

I am definitely one of the luck ones. I recently turned 50 an decided to take early retirement and see the world. Before I got “out here” long term I had no idea that people of any age seem to be able to do this if they are willing to make then necessary arrangements. I can’t call them sacrifices. Sacrifice is ignoring your dreams and “feeding the machine” of consumerism.

In the end who cares how much stuff you have? It is living a full life of adventure that matters.

By: Daniel McBane

Daniel McBane — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:41:53 +0000

In my case, I also went to Japan to teach English for a year, but that year turned into three and even after leaving Japan, I just ended up in China for another two years. Now it’s nine years later and I still haven’t returned.

“Now” is the best time, without a doubt. For me, “now” was my mid 20s, but waiting a few more years would have only postponed the inevitable.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:53:19 +0000

I did my “big trip” last year, the year I turned 40. Now I’m smitten with the travel bug and need more more more! I don’t want to wait until I’m retired to do my traveling… I’m sure I WILL still be traveling then (my dad is 76 and still an avid traveler) but I don’t want to wait any longer. Great post, thanks!

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:38:21 +0000

I agree with the “NOW” advice.

One thing I always thought though – if I had of travelled, long term, when I was in my early 20’s, my life would be *very* different now.

By: Elaine Schoch

Elaine Schoch — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:59:19 +0000

Love this post. After my dad died pretty suddenly at age 54 and before doing all the travels he had planned – I made my bucket list. I’m proud to say I’ve traveled to all the spots on my list, minus one, along with a ton more. I say travel now, life is too short.