Traveling for me is not so much just being in a place and seeing what is there, although this is a part of it. More important for me is the experiences that traveling to a place brings (eg, the thrill that bunjee might bring, the lure of Las Vegas hotels, and the excitement of eating grasshoppers in the side streets of Malaysia). Each place is unique and has something to offer, and that’s why experiences are more important for me.
I’ve pointed out that my Europe trip has left a hole in my bank account. But this does not, in any way, suggest that I would rather have the money back than go to Europe. My trip to Europe is something I would not give up. It has opened new horizons, new perspectives, new experiences.