"Realizations about travel" Parklife's Profile


I used to think travel was about getting where you wanted to go. Some sort of necessary evil-type means to an end destination. I had no desire to leave the confines of the U.S. or even the city I was growing up in.

Slowly my eyes widened. I went away to college (not too far mind you) and met people from other parts of the country and then other countries. At the suggestion of a then girlfriend, I went on a trip to Europe. It wasn't my idea, I didn't really have a desire to go but once I was there it was like putting glasses on for the first time. Life burst with possibilities... things unknown... adventures around the corner... cultures to discover... foods to try... magnificent histories to learn.

I'd been bitten by the bug and ever since I've made it my goal to make traveling the end and destinations the means to acheive it.

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    Luisanna Apr 7, 2005 at 4:33 PM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday have a fabulous day!

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    nicole47 Apr 7, 2005 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday from Arizona!!

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    Etoile2B Apr 7, 2005 at 10:39 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday from sunny California!

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    tvdm Apr 7, 2005 at 3:45 AM Report Abuse

    Okay so this year it's my turn to turn 30! Doesn't feel to different :) Have a great day too! Greetz from Amsterdam!

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    deecat Apr 7, 2004 at 6:05 PM Report Abuse

    Birthday greetings from Chicago.

  • dsantosh Apr 6, 2004 at 8:35 PM Report Abuse

    Michael, many many happy returns of the day. Wishing you a happy birthday and great time. Greetings from India. Your pages , tips and albums are great and faboulous.

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    jessicadf Jul 25, 2003 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

    Are you coming to play with us tomorrow?

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    guell Jun 19, 2003 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

    Ditto on jessicadf's comment!

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