Missbrowneyedgirl goes travelling with MALU...;) (Why (not) travel?)

Member Name: missbrowneyedgirl

Product:	Why (not) travel?
Date:	03/03/04 (86 review reads)
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Advantages: See the world

Disadvantages: Can be costly

Q: How many times a year do you travel?
A: Well, that really does depend. Last year mrblueeyedboyfriend and I bought a house and had no holidays but this year we have already been snowboarding in Courchevel 1850, France and we have two more holidays booked: a week surfing in Devon in July and 10 days backpacking in Venezuela in September!
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Q: For how long do you go away?
A: Oh no, I gave that away in the last answer! Well we usually try to get at least a week in the summer. I used to always go for two weeks with missblueeyedflatmate but mrblueeyedboyfriend is a much more restless soul and bores of a place after a week...;)
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Q: Do you stay in your home country or do you go abroad?
A: Normally I always go abroad, usually Europe. Iâ??m really looking forward to my travel plans this year as Iâ??ve never been to Devon or Venezuela. Iâ??ve also never surfed or backpacked but thatâ??s what 2004 is all about for me â?? new things!
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Q: Do you organise your holidays yourself or do you go to a travel agency?
A: Both to some extent! Our snowboarding holiday was organised through an agent, Devon was booked by a friend and I have bought flights to Venezuela and booked accommodation for the first night! In the past I have often grabbed last minute deals from a travel agent â?? itâ??s definitely the best way if you need a sunshine holiday and donâ??t mind where you go.
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Q: Do you prepare your holidays in advance by reading guide books and studying maps?
A: Of sorts, I tend to browse the internet for necessary information about a place but I donâ??t really like to spoil it too much. Having said that, Iâ??ve read a lot into Venezuela as we are visiting several places and going to a wedding whilst we are out there. There is quite an itinerary planned although itâ??s still flex
ible.
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Q: Do you travel alone/with family or friends/with an organised group?

A: Oooh, I'd never travel alone! I'm far too much of a chatterbox and bad judge of character...;) My travelling companions usually change on a per holiday basis, France (snowboarding) was with a group of friends, including some SKIERS...;) My summer holiday to Devon will be with a different group of friends and my holiday to Venezuela is with yet another group of friends! Obviously mrblueyedboyfriend is usually a regular fixture. In act in 2002 we went to Greece with his entire extended family, whereas in contract in 2001 I went to Ibiza with only missblueeyedflatmate!
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Q: Do you prefer the sea / mountains / plains / cities as destinations?

A: This is a very difficult one and also depend on the type of holiday in quesrtion. I think my answer is "variety is the spice of life"!
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Q: Do you mainly relax or are you an active holidayer?

A: Again that's a tricky one but usually the holiday dictates that to me rather than vice versa. If I book a European beach holiday, I'm liable to lie around in the sun for the duration. Mrblueyedboyfriend is more of an activity addict than me so our holidays of late (and future) are all active ones!
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Q: If you go abroad do you learn at least some words of the foreign language?

A: Funny you should mention that, I'm learning Spanish at the moment in preparation for Venezuela. However, in the past I haven't usually bothered. I wont go into detail, I'm saving that for my next op on learning languages!
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Q: Are you interested in the cuisine of a foreign country?

A: Definitely! That's half the fun of going! I'll usually try anything once. Port
ugal was a heavenly place for me as I'm a huge seafood fan, whereas I found Germany far too porky for my liking!
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Q: Which means of transportation do you prefer?

A: I prefer to fly, just for the sake of speed and freshness. Coaches drive me insane, as do long distances in the car, particularly when it's hot. I love being aboard a boat of any size, or riding a bike of any description. Roller-skates are always fun but I'm not too keen on scooters!
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Q: What kind of luggage do you take with you? Have you got problems packing? Do you tend to take too many / too few things with you?

A: I have a hard suitcase, with wheels that is red, blue, green and yellow! It's not very big and is easy to spot at the airport! I also take the smallest possible bag I can as hand luggage, just enough room for passports and my purse usually! I tend to take more things than I wear but I never have trouble fitting them all in. Venezuela will be an education however as I'm borrowing a proper back-packing rucksack from a friend!
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Q: Do you send picture postcards to your family and friends?

A: If I'm away for a fortnight I send postcards in the first few days but any shorter than that I don't bother. I hate that deflated feeling when you get home and your postcards haven't arrived yet!

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