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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Good thread! I have enjoyed hearing from travelers my age (Gen X) reminisce about the 90s.  It really was a golden age of sorts.  I stayed at the Caesar Augustus on Capri for 80,000 lira a night ($40) and had a seaview balcony - it was written up in Lets Go Italy. Stayed at the Villa Rosa in Positano for $80.  Took the ferry to Santorini and secured a room after arrival - gorgeous pool and private bathroom $40/night.  This was all before the Euro.  You could be spontaneous and show up and find lodging. I also studied abroad in Amsterdam and lived in London and Rome as well. I came from very modest means, but put all my savings into trips. Still have friends to this day from those times.

We live in Europe now with the USG.  We can travel off season and it's been great, but I agree that it's not the same.  Even if you book Eiffel Tower tickets in advance, there is still a 1-2 hour line for your reservation window. And the Louvre and Vatican Museums are insane. It wasn't like that 20-30 years ago.You could get tickets that day, you just had to get up early.  And you used to be able to walk around the Forum anytime for free (I am glad they are protecting it more in this case). I am excited that overnight trains are making a comeback - I love slow travel and looking at my window as the landscape changes.

I agree about the meaning of travel - take time to appreciate the people around you and build community. That really is what life is about.  [/quote]

YEs! The 90's, in our 20's, was when to travel, for sure.  Now, in our 50's?  No thanks! 
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I lived this as well with my Let's Go book. 50 something DINKs and our college aged nephew asked if we wanted to join him for a week or 10 days of his post semester travel. I'm going to try talk him into two nights per city for our leg. I can't wait to relive that type of travel through his eyes. And we'll ease the burden a little for him financially during those days. [/quote]

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