Originally Posted by pinniped
Wow...you guys are harsh! When I was in my early 20's (about ten years ago), busting out on weekend trips was a high priority for me! When else are you going to do it?
Not harsh. Some of us have lived similar lives and watched some peers succeed while others failed and flailed. We'd rather see the OP succeed.
I'm in my mid-30s travelling 100,000+ self-funded miles for the year, and enjoying myself. This is a function of time and professionalism. It's also a function of income. The travel gets easier and more available as you become richer and more specialized in your career.
Many young people would be well advised to follow amazon.com's early mantra: "get big fast." After your income is rolling in, your retirement is being funded, and your workplace has a heroinlike addiction to your bona-fide skills, you will be able to enjoy all the travel you wish.
-KF