Shock Value: Entry 234 "Been Around The World"

If there is one thing I really enjoy, it's traveling. I don't mean, jumping in the whip and heading to the next metropolitan area either. I mean heading out of my state, region of the U.S., and/or out of the country. Traveling is so important. I know people and I am sure you do too, who have never been out of their burrough, left their block, or out of their neighborhood. There is so much to see out there and so little time to do it.

I have been fortunate to travel both internationally and nationally, but I have yet to be able to say I have truly "Been Around The World." I mean, I have been fortunate enough to go to places like Canada, Brazil, Germany, Bahamas, Mexico, the Grand Cayman Isles, etc., but my ultimate goal is to visit all seven continents. I personally believe we all should seek the answer to the question whether the world is round or flat? Have you "Been Around The World?" If so, you are so lucky. I appreciate traveling because there are so many cultures out there and so many things to learn about. There are so many languages to hear spoken, food to see prepared, and places to go that don't look like home. If you haven't "Been Around The World," then ask yourself, where have you been? If your answer only consist of a few places locally, tourism spots like Disney, or something like that, its time for you to plan a real vacay. Hey, if you need some feedback or some suggestions, hit me up I will be glad to assist.

One of the many things I want to say I have done when my time is up, is that I have "Been Around The World." Other people do it and I think we all should too. I know sometimes traveling may seem expensive, but it's all about when you go and how you go. There a number of websites out there that can get you anywhere in the world and it won't break you. Also, with the recession, companies are darn near giving away trips, flights, and get-a-ways to anywhere in the world. So, if you don't have anything else to do today, take a moment to look at a map, think about where your really want to go. Then, get online and find ways you can get there. Lastly, start coming up with a plan to save, book your trip, and begin your journey. If you haven't "Been Around The World," or at the very least out of your state, then you have yet to live. And if we don't live while we are alive, what are we really doing?

~Uncle Traveling Mack Lil' Cousin