Originally Posted by axelwik

I've been to more than 50 countries and my way is better ...

Originally Posted by tomato coupe

Classic.

Originally Posted by axelwik

Most millionaires haven't been to as many places as I have. They're too busy "earning" more and more money.

Originally Posted by tomato coupe

One doesn't have to spend the extra money on fancier hotels. One can spend the extra money traveling more often, to more destinations.

Originally Posted by axelwik

Look in the mirror, you're saying the same thing.

Originally Posted by tomato coupe

No I'm not. I specifically stated that "a lot of extra money can mean a lot of travel and a lot of fun." You're the only one claiming your way is better.

Originally Posted by axelwik

Gotta have the last word, right?

Originally Posted by axelwik

I have friends who have a LOT of money. I travel just as much as them, but instead of staying in the fancy hotels and hiring people to do everything I do most of the research and planning myself, stay where the locals stay, do more of what I really want to do, and camp when it's appropriate.

When they come home and talk about their experiences it's all about fancy this and fancy that, western ammenities etc., but almost nothing about the culture, local customs (unless they're making fun of it), local street food, or everyday people.

If I wanted to stay in a fancy hotel, eat fancy food, and be insulated from the "unwashed masses" there's plenty of that just a few miles away from home without having to pay airfare.

When I talk about my trips - learning some of the language before leaving, being invited into people's homes, getting to know average people, hitching rides in trucks, buses etc., discovering really cool places on my own, etc. they just can't fathom it.

I've been to more than 50 countries and my way is better, and costs a fraction of what they pay. One does not have to be loaded to have rich travel experiences. Money can't buy everything and tends to insulate one from real experiences; putting a little bit of work into it results in a much "richer" experience.

Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged

What a bunch of assumptive crap. Who are you to place your values upon someone else and judge. I prefer a immersive style of travel myself and a lot of it is by bicycle. Self supported, you can’t get more immersed than that. One of my rules is I only fly business class or better what does that mean I am missing some experience degrading the trip?

By the way why would you consider these people your friends when you look down on them and speak so poorly about their values.

Originally Posted by PeteHski

Yep and those miserable types often appear to forget that health is far more important than wealth.

Originally Posted by baj32161

I've never had a particularly high paying job and I was raised to try to stay within my means

That being said, I have always WANTED the latest tech, be it in my love for home audio, photography or cycling.

As such, my cameras are all at least 11 years old, my bike is a 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp and my audio equipment is my smartphone and headphones.

Now, at 63 years old, I realize that I really have enjoyed the stuff 8 have. I am not a fast rider, never have been. I love riding the bike I have. I have won awards and sold photos taken with my 12 year old Nikon D7000s and love listening to my music.

All that that doesn't mean that I still don't WANT the newest fabulous tech.

I spend a lot of time sighing and wanting to run the lottery😁

More's the pity😁

Originally Posted by georges1

That is true,you can't buy health with money and health is much more important than money

Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir

Yes, wealth is not a quick fix for poor health, but with wealth generally comes better opportunities (e.g., via better diet and exercise) to become healthy and/or maintain health.