How do you afford to travel

indiamike · Oct 19th, 2001, 04:09

A Poll "How do you afford to travel"

Midnite Toker · Oct 20th, 2001, 01:13

Some explanation of my "other" status:
I live without a car, walk everywhere local, cook my own vegetarian food as much as possible and beg-cast off clothes and other stuff from friends. By this method I am working less than ten hours a week (by choice - being self-employed enables me to get more should I want) and saving a little for the next trip. My only luxuries are a bi-monthly purchase of ch*ra* and my cable Internet connection...

(Don't want to sound sanctimonious with this, just to show that "work butt off" and "have enough time for oneself" needn't be the two compliments of each other.)

-m2- · Oct 20th, 2001, 06:31

I guess I should explain checking nr.2 by saying that since there are quote marks around "mansion and yacht" that I figured a paid-for shack/cabin and a kayak would probably qualify. As far as wealth, hey, I take a 3-4 month winter vacation every year, I work the equivalent of a couple of months a year, have a prety nice garden and make my own wine. By governement income standards, I'm living in poverty. you figure

latisharma · Nov 19th, 2001, 10:10

Invite support for a lobby to make travel a 'fundamental human right'

membership to the lobby entails a donation of $200 to 'latisharma travel assistance society'

indiamike · Nov 19th, 2001, 15:53

Quote:

Originally posted by latisharma
Invite support for a lobby to make travel a 'fundamental human right'

membership to the lobby entails a donation of $200 to 'latisharma travel assistance society'

Where do I send the money for this kind of membership?

Mike

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:31

As my company is a Pvt. Ltd. I should take "Latisharma Travel Assistance Society" under my umbrella. Account Nos. on request! Taxes will be paid!
Very nice idea...tomorrow I will start to Tirupati offering some sweets and promising a 20 % cut while executing my fundamental human right!
Gerlinde

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:40

Hi Gerlinde,

Seems like a good idea. We can rename it "Latisharma Travel Trust" . You can keep it under your umbrella, and if you permit, I'll be the treasure..........Love to count money and use some too!!

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:52

Hi Ashok,

you found the right word! Trust is much better than Society!
How often did I hear "Trust me!"
About "Society" not many are talking....

Good to get to know more fellow citizens with a sense of humor!
Gerlinde

Nov 24th, 2001, 07:57

my cause has been hijacked by infidels !!!!

help help

latisharma · Nov 24th, 2001, 07:57

that was me

Nov 24th, 2001, 11:02

Poor Latisharma!

You see what I learnt in India....

Waiting for new ideas.

Gerlinde

Nov 24th, 2001, 15:56

Speaking of Tiriputi there is a travel co called Tiriputi Travels in Jaipur .
They are off the beaten tracks in Cival Lines .
I found them to be NOT a bunch of husslers and quiet helpful
in a quiet sort of way .
Try them .

Nov 29th, 2001, 04:06

We don't own a car (public transit), nor a computer (use one at work), nor buy books (use public libraries, inc. Reference library) nor spend tons on clothes. There are ways to save enought to travel, which we use to not only explore the world but to counteract enormous job stress. Peace Always, GreggTor

latisharma · Dec 1st, 2001, 11:54

well you are right the plane fares really wreck your budget and force you to plan longer iteneries.... which get you in a fix if you have a regular job !!!!

here's a case for telecommuting !!

Sadhu · Dec 5th, 2001, 01:55

When I was younger I always managed to luck into decent jobs which allowed me to earn enough to travel. I had to save, but never that 'brutally' - limited luxuries etc, as to me the whole point of working was to travel. Now I am little by little trying to incorporate India travel into my work (I have already traveled like mad though the USA and Europe for business).

Now I'd like to know...
Has anyone ever hit the road, and said 'scr#w it', and decided to just keep traveling, or settle for a while in India (or elsewhere?) I'd love to hear such stories of freedom...

View Poll Results: How do you afford to travel
I work my butt off and scrimp and save	76	45.24%
I am already wealthy and own a "mansion and a yacht"	5	2.98%
I am retired and spending my children's inheritance.	3	1.79%
I travel when I can afford it, if not I stay home	58	34.52%
I have given up everything and just live out of a rucksack	7	4.17%
other	19	11.31%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 19th, 2001, 04:09	#1
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,760	How do you afford to travel A Poll "How do you afford to travel"

Oct 20th, 2001, 01:13	#2
Midnite Toker absconding member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 473	I'm an "other" Some explanation of my "other" status: I live without a car, walk everywhere local, cook my own vegetarian food as much as possible and beg-cast off clothes and other stuff from friends. By this method I am working less than ten hours a week (by choice - being self-employed enables me to get more should I want) and saving a little for the next trip. My only luxuries are a bi-monthly purchase of chra and my cable Internet connection... (Don't want to sound sanctimonious with this, just to show that "work butt off" and "have enough time for oneself" needn't be the two compliments of each other.) Last edited by Midnite Toker : Oct 23rd, 2001 at 15:10.

Nov 19th, 2001, 10:10	#4
latisharma Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 35	? Invite support for a lobby to make travel a 'fundamental human right' membership to the lobby entails a donation of $200 to 'latisharma travel assistance society'

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:31	#6
Gerlinde Posts: n/a	Account No. As my company is a Pvt. Ltd. I should take "Latisharma Travel Assistance Society" under my umbrella. Account Nos. on request! Taxes will be paid! Very nice idea...tomorrow I will start to Tirupati offering some sweets and promising a 20 % cut while executing my fundamental human right! Gerlinde

Oct 20th, 2001, 06:31	#3
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,578	I guess I should explain checking nr.2 by saying that since there are quote marks around "mansion and yacht" that I figured a paid-for shack/cabin and a kayak would probably qualify. As far as wealth, hey, I take a 3-4 month winter vacation every year, I work the equivalent of a couple of months a year, have a prety nice garden and make my own wine. By governement income standards, I'm living in poverty. you figure

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:40	#7
Ashok Posts: n/a	Latishrma Travel Trust Hi Gerlinde, Seems like a good idea. We can rename it "Latisharma Travel Trust" . You can keep it under your umbrella, and if you permit, I'll be the treasure..........Love to count money and use some too!!

Nov 19th, 2001, 18:52	#8
Gerlinde Posts: n/a	TRUST Hi Ashok, you found the right word! Trust is much better than Society! How often did I hear "Trust me!" About "Society" not many are talking.... Good to get to know more fellow citizens with a sense of humor! Gerlinde

Nov 24th, 2001, 07:57	#9
Unregistered Posts: n/a	? my cause has been hijacked by infidels !!!! help help

Nov 24th, 2001, 07:57	#10
latisharma Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 35	? that was me

Nov 24th, 2001, 11:02	#11
Gerlinde Posts: n/a	Hijacker Poor Latisharma! You see what I learnt in India.... Waiting for new ideas. Gerlinde

Nov 24th, 2001, 15:56	#12
pakirish Posts: n/a	Speaking of Tiriputi there is a travel co called Tiriputi Travels in Jaipur . They are off the beaten tracks in Cival Lines . I found them to be NOT a bunch of husslers and quiet helpful in a quiet sort of way . Try them .

Nov 29th, 2001, 04:06	#13
Unregistered Posts: n/a	We don't own a car (public transit), nor a computer (use one at work), nor buy books (use public libraries, inc. Reference library) nor spend tons on clothes. There are ways to save enought to travel, which we use to not only explore the world but to counteract enormous job stress. Peace Always, GreggTor

Dec 1st, 2001, 11:54	#14
latisharma Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 35	? well you are right the plane fares really wreck your budget and force you to plan longer iteneries.... which get you in a fix if you have a regular job !!!! here's a case for telecommuting !!

Dec 5th, 2001, 01:55	#15
Sadhu The Baron Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 208	Sort of a 1... When I was younger I always managed to luck into decent jobs which allowed me to earn enough to travel. I had to save, but never that 'brutally' - limited luxuries etc, as to me the whole point of working was to travel. Now I am little by little trying to incorporate India travel into my work (I have already traveled like mad though the USA and Europe for business). Now I'd like to know... Has anyone ever hit the road, and said 'scr#w it', and decided to just keep traveling, or settle for a while in India (or elsewhere?) I'd love to hear such stories of freedom... __________________ 'Walk the Earth, Have Adventures'

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