I was 21 when I lost my patience with not being able to afford to travel. So I took a job as a live-in nanny on the east coast. I can't say I recommend that kind of desperation. I quit that job shortly after waking up at 2am to the father of my charges standing over my bed when the mother, a flight attendant, was out of town. But I did spend my days off exploring Washington D.C. and thoroughly taking advantage of my time off.
These days, my family gets along with one vehicle. Without that sacrifice we wouldn't be able to afford to travel, particularly with our children. And riding the bus is entirely worth it to be able to take a weekend getaway now and then.
So what have you done to travel?
I became a flight attendant! LOL!
ReplyDeleteVolunteering is an excellent option. Many short-term trips are available, especially for those willing to converse in English. I personally know of opportunities in Macau (just a small jump from Hong Kong).
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