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Anonymous wrote:People are sheep, if I hear about one more person going to Portugal or Japan I am going to scream. A few years ago, it was the National Parks, it seemed like everyone was going to Yellowstone or Grand Tetons or whatever. The constant need to keep up with everyone else, going to the same vacation spots, same poses, same SM captions…Traveling loses its appeal when it becomes so common and predictable. It’s annoying waiting in lines and competing for photo ops. Too many damn people doing the same thing.

But that’s how things work, in travel and in many things. I’ve been to a lot of places including many “unusual” countries, but I haven’t been to Japan. I want to go, and I’m even more interested in going now because I’ve seen and heard so much about Japan from people who have been. People who think they’re better or more interesting because they don’t go to popular places are another kind of “annoying” traveler!

I don’t know, if I find a decent vacation spot, I don’t want to share it, I keep it to myself. I want it to be an oasis away from my everyday life, and I don’t want others following me there. I considered going to Japan but now I am totally turned off by the popularity of it, same with many other places. I don’t want to be amongst a bunch of annoying selfie taking posing idiots posting on SM. I try to think independently and not be influenced by others and which vacation spots they choose.

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Anonymous wrote:First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

That's because it's not an actual thing. Just a term someone here came up with to describe someone travelling in a way they decided they didn't like.

It’s in your face aggressive travel like everything else now. It’s a great description actually. It’s ‘look at me, I am so wordly’ travel, ‘I am better than people who stay home’.

I like competitive travel because it more specifically captures what I dislike about it. I love travel, I just don't like this culture where people always seem to be trying to one up each other and it's about proving how worldly you are instead of just doing something you enjoy.

Anonymous wrote:I agree it's crazy. I LOVE to travel, but we can only afford one trip each year and it's usually not crazy. I try to be mindful that I may be envious, but truly I see some families where the kids really seem like they need to just have some family time at home. Or weekends with playdates. They are not super enthused about the constant travel on every long weekend or break. There is a TON to do in DC so it's not like you'd be bored. I also think about the environmental impact and wonder if these families consider that.

This is where we land. We also sometimes do a big international trip and then the following year just do a few smaller domestic trips and don't do any big destination. Sometimes I do envy specific trips but I don't actually envy people who are doing trip after trip. We like our house a lot, have a pretty great routine with lots of fun stuff built in (time with friends, museum trips, weekend hikes, pool time in summer). Why would I have put so much effort into our home and life here if I wanted to spend asuch time as possible elsewhere?

Anonymous wrote:People are sheep, if I hear about one more person going to Portugal or Japan I am going to scream. A few years ago, it was the National Parks, it seemed like everyone was going to Yellowstone or Grand Tetons or whatever. The constant need to keep up with everyone else, going to the same vacation spots, same poses, same SM captions…Traveling loses its appeal when it becomes so common and predictable. It’s annoying waiting in lines and competing for photo ops. Too many damn people doing the same thing.

But that’s how things work, in travel and in many things. I’ve been to a lot of places including many “unusual” countries, but I haven’t been to Japan. I want to go, and I’m even more interested in going now because I’ve seen and heard so much about Japan from people who have been. People who think they’re better or more interesting because they don’t go to popular places are another kind of “annoying” traveler!

People are sheep, if I hear about one more person going to Portugal or Japan I am going to scream. A few years ago, it was the National Parks, it seemed like everyone was going to Yellowstone or Grand Tetons or whatever. The constant need to keep up with everyone else, going to the same vacation spots, same poses, same SM captions…Traveling loses its appeal when it becomes so common and predictable. It’s annoying waiting in lines and competing for photo ops. Too many damn people doing the same thing.

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Anonymous wrote:First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

That's because it's not an actual thing. Just a term someone here came up with to describe someone travelling in a way they decided they didn't like.

It’s in your face aggressive travel like everything else now. It’s a great description actually. It’s ‘look at me, I am so wordly’ travel, ‘I am better than people who stay home’.

You sound bitter. Just speaking for myself here but the only person l travel for is myself.

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Anonymous wrote:First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

That's because it's not an actual thing. Just a term someone here came up with to describe someone travelling in a way they decided they didn't like.

It’s in your face aggressive travel like everything else now. It’s a great description actually. It’s ‘look at me, I am so wordly’ travel, ‘I am better than people who stay home’.

If someone said that to me, yes I would feel like.they are being aggressive. I have never heard anyone say anything like that to me, so I am not assuming I know how or why they decide to do what they do.

Do I get a little annoyed with people posing for selfies and blocking the way at places? Sure. But people have been taking pictures for a long time at touristy places. Just go around them.

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Anonymous wrote:First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

That's because it's not an actual thing. Just a term someone here came up with to describe someone travelling in a way they decided they didn't like.

It’s in your face aggressive travel like everything else now. It’s a great description actually. It’s ‘look at me, I am so wordly’ travel, ‘I am better than people who stay home’.

Anonymous wrote:First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

That's because it's not an actual thing. Just a term someone here came up with to describe someone travelling in a way they decided they didn't like.

First time I’ve ever read about aggressive travel. What a sad view on something that’s supposed to be enjoyable and educational.

If l had more time off and more money l would choose to travel about 1/4 of the time. Because l enjoy it.

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Anonymous wrote:Family wealth; grandparents to paying for trips.

My grandparents have paid for family reunion trips- a cruise, beach house, mountain cabin..etc. Are you saying grandparents pay for individual trips? Never heard of that.

Yes, some grandparents, meaning boomer age parents, pay for annual family trips.

PP here. I get grandparents paying for family, generational/reunion type trips. I read prior comment being younger person taking individual trip/nuclear family trip and parents paying the bill.

I agree it's crazy. I LOVE to travel, but we can only afford one trip each year and it's usually not crazy. I try to be mindful that I may be envious, but truly I see some families where the kids really seem like they need to just have some family time at home. Or weekends with playdates. They are not super enthused about the constant travel on every long weekend or break. There is a TON to do in DC so it's not like you'd be bored. I also think about the environmental impact and wonder if these families consider that.

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Anonymous wrote:People aren't tied to a desk. People don't pay for air or hotel, they use points. It's easier to travel. People prioritize travel. International real estate is more obtainable.

We have a house in Europe. We spend 8 week in the summer there and 2-4 other weeks throughout the year there. We bought outside of town because we couldn't take anymore of the insta tourists.

You are not MC/UMC. Who the hell can take 10 weeks off per year? You are not relatable.

Did I say anything about taking time off from work?

DH works while we are there. He just needs to be near a phone throughout the day. And be able to get on a computer for an hour or so in the evenings.

And you? Your work?

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Anonymous wrote:Family wealth; grandparents to paying for trips.

My grandparents have paid for family reunion trips- a cruise, beach house, mountain cabin..etc. Are you saying grandparents pay for individual trips? Never heard of that.

Yes, some grandparents, meaning boomer age parents, pay for annual family trips.

Anonymous wrote:Family wealth; grandparents to paying for trips.

My grandparents have paid for family reunion trips- a cruise, beach house, mountain cabin..etc. Are you saying grandparents pay for individual trips? Never heard of that.