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Anne_lifetrip

#260
Today at 04:26:43 AM
My advice is to travel...wherever you want and wherever life takes you.

Abroad has great places, definitely Rome is one of them (but be ready for huge crowds of people), Paris...Oh, one of my favorite cities, London has its edge and is really nice, Geneva, lovely but try to avoid in winter (horribly cold...at least for a Spaniard like me), Austria...and there are sooo many more.
My favorites are in Africa, Maputo is a great place. Lived there for some time. Freetown or the west coast of Africa is really nice...although a bit risky, Libya is one of the undiscovered wonders I have been. It is simply beautiful, and its people are welcoming. I went there through the border from Tunisia via the village Tattaooine (may the force be with you ) and yes, also visited the Star Wars sets that still remain there. Btw, Tunisia is also a great and beautiful place.
I have had my fair amount of countries, but there are many more to see...time will tell.

But, I have to agree that even though I have travelled round the world, I still enjoy inside travels. There are so many little places to discover in our areas, states, countries, that you don't need to go round the world to be astonished.

I have travelled up to the point of having to renew passport every year due to work and leisure because I ran out of pages for visas.

Just find your moment, find your travel companion and go, simply go.

In my wedding vows I used a saying that I read in an airport in Kenya:
If you want to travel quickly, travel alone, if you want to travel far, go with someone.

I like to travel and I like to go far...

So, just pick the place and go for it. Sometimes if you wait for the perfect moment, it never comes...so just travel and enjoy.
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Stottie Girl

#261
Today at 06:22:55 AM
Quote from: Anne_lifetrip on Today at 04:26:43 AMMy advice is to travel...wherever you want and wherever life takes you.

Abroad has great places, definitely Rome is one of them (but be ready for huge crowds of people), Paris...Oh, one of my favorite cities, London has its edge and is really nice, Geneva, lovely but try to avoid in winter (horribly cold...at least for a Spaniard like me), Austria...and there are sooo many more.
My favorites are in Africa, Maputo is a great place. Lived there for some time. Freetown or the west coast of Africa is really nice...although a bit risky, Libya is one of the undiscovered wonders I have been. It is simply beautiful, and its people are welcoming. I went there through the border from Tunisia via the village Tattaooine (may the force be with you ) and yes, also visited the Star Wars sets that still remain there. Btw, Tunisia is also a great and beautiful place.
I have had my fair amount of countries, but there are many more to see...time will tell.

But, I have to agree that even though I have travelled round the world, I still enjoy inside travels. There are so many little places to discover in our areas, states, countries, that you don't need to go round the world to be astonished.

I have travelled up to the point of having to renew passport every year due to work and leisure because I ran out of pages for visas.

Just find your moment, find your travel companion and go, simply go.

In my wedding vows I used a saying that I read in an airport in Kenya:
If you want to travel quickly, travel alone, if you want to travel far, go with someone.

I like to travel and I like to go far...

So, just pick the place and go for it. Sometimes if you wait for the perfect moment, it never comes...so just travel and enjoy.
THIS is well travelled!

My problem is I've rarely had anyone to travel with and I'm nervous travelling solo. It is something I think I want to address when I get out of this bloody closet! When I am Sarah I am brimming with confidence, I think I would love to travel solo (even though it would have it's risks for a lone woman) I think I would start simple, probably just hire a little Scottish cottage for a week and go hiking, exploring with my camera or maybe to Mull to photograph the wildlife. Once I have built my confidence I think I can try going abroad again.
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Finally Anna

#262
Today at 06:58:58 AM
Quote from: Anne_lifetrip on Today at 04:26:43 AMMy advice is to travel...wherever you want and wherever life takes you
Por supuesto!

I have not explored much of Africa, but South Africa is a very nice place if you want nature, wildlife and scenery while also being close to cities and such.
What I definitely can recommend is Japan. If you have the opportunity then just go there. So different. So much cultural things to see, so much fab food, so very little crime, ...
And China. You can probably fill years of exploration there. Their political system is so-so and I cannot say anything about trans acceptance there, but other than that it is an endless source of wow-experiences.
In Europe: España, por favor! Super climate (but avoid june-aug), fabulous food, nice people, ok prices levels. I have been some 15-20 times in Spain. Madrid, Mallorca, Alicante, Donostia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Marbella, ...
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
To thine own self be true.
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Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.

ChrissyRyan

#263
Today at 07:17:55 AM
Austria indeed is a nice place to visit.
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Finally Anna

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Today at 07:31:51 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Today at 07:17:55 AMAustria indeed is a nice place to visit.

Very much so. And Switzerland.
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Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.
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Finally Anna

#265
Today at 07:34:19 AM
But where to in the US, if next administration gets their act together?

I've been in NY, DC, New Orleans and a bit here and there in southern Florida.

Was thinking about New England before the current administration came to power. Also looking at roadtrip from Montana and westward to the sea.
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
To thine own self be true.
Out to self since March 5, 2026. My wife knows it all since June 23.
Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.
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ChrissyRyan

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Today at 07:40:28 AM
I am hearing that it can be more difficult now crossing the Canada USA border at some points in a car as a transgender person. 

I hope that is untrue.  If it is, it may not be good to rent a car and use the Alcan highway now.


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Christina152

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Today at 10:16:27 AM
If you are visiting Europe, head East!

The Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) or the Balkans (Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, North Macedonia, etc, etc). Far fewer tourists than in the West, many unheralded and very impressive archaeological and historic sites, great scenery, good food, friendly people and generally much cheaper than Western Europe.

And use a local agent to book your accommodation and transport arrangements.

Anne_lifetrip

#268
Today at 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Christina152 on Today at 10:16:27 AMIf you are visiting Europe, head East!

This is great advice and really true.
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Finally Anna

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Today at 10:32:22 AM
Very true. Although I live close by, or perhaps because of that, I've only been to Romania, Czechia, Hungary and a few contries in the balkans. But everyone I know that has been there say that the Baltics are really nice
Hungary should be omitted from the list of go-there countries. It is possibly the most trans-problematic country in Europe, though now with a new govt so maybe things will improve. Slovakia is also on the trans-problematic list.
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
To thine own self be true.
Out to self since March 5, 2026. My wife knows it all since June 23.
Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.
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