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Darn, I was thinking of all the trips that I should have added 2-3 days. When in Australia on business, I should have added a trip to Ayres Rock rather than rush back a day early. What was the hurry? Can't remember why the world wouldn't have continued spinning if I got back 2-3 days later.

Ditto Morocco. Why did I spend just 1 day there on a trip from Malaga? Why not 2-3 days?

Now I'm thinking of the other extreme, a RTW award ticket. It's cheaper (in miles for the award) then my previous practice of going to one area of the world for a few days or a week at a time. However, can one spare a month or 5 weeks to do it?

Do it early in the career or late? Wait until I'm too frail?

Any philosophical thoughts?

Hvr

Do it as soon as you can. Life is too short and you never know what may happen tomorrow.

I've been to Ayer's Rock (indigenous name Uluru) three times now and the magic is still there. If you're there then going to Kata Jutu (the Olgas) should be mandatory.

Things change, life changes and you'll always wonder why you didn't go if for some reason you weren't able to later in life.

No one has ever died thinking they should've spent more time in the office, on the other hand I'll bet lots of people have died wishing they had travelled somewhere when they had the opportunity to do so.

Kiwi Flyer

Live life for the now and take the opportunities you have.

uncertaintraveler

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