I've been checking out Lonely Planet's forum (Thorntree) these days because I will be going on a little getaway really soon with someone special and something struck me and that is a number of travellers on the forum are just too lazy to do their homework! I know that this is none of my business, but it's just a gripe that I have when there are loads of information to read out there and a few forum posters have come up with very helpful and insightful FAQs, yet you get people skipping their research and asking the same old questions like what to do, where to stay, etc. For goodness sake, it is your holiday! You decide what you want to do and where you want to stay - do your research!.

It just goes to show one thing - some people are lazy arses! I feel strongly that the travel experience is not only encompassed when one arrives at one's destination, but getting there as well. Nothing beats the feeling of anticipation better than doing some research, getting things done your way, i.e., personalised to suit your needs. Secondly, I don't get these people who want the sky for a dime. You know people who want to visit a particular country, say Thailand for instance, and they want the modern stuff, but are not willing to pay more than 500 Baht for it. Or how some people want to visit Bangkok, but not go anywhere too touristy (erm, wake up your idea - Bangkok damn touristy one!) Then there are those that want loads of fun, yet want something out of a holistic retreat resort. It's so difficult with these people!

I say, do your research, get the best deals (seriously, finding the best deals aren't all that difficult), pack your bags and leave. Just enjoy yourself and not get too worried about the place not living up to your expectations because expectations only limit you.

Ok rant over.



Posted by: Marlene    Source

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