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I Think It Is In My Blood…!!!
Ever since my young years (as long as I can remember) I have always loved to travel, when I was 12 years old my parents packed us all (6 children) into the car for a 2 week trip to the east which was quite a venture as we were from the Midwest.
So eight of us got in the family car and I found myself in the front seat between Mother & Dad looking at the map and figuring out the best route numbers and making sure that we didn’t miss our roads….and remember that was long before there were any interstate highways..so it was mostly 2 lane roads and thru the towns and cities, the only major 4 lane highway then was the PA Turnpike…so of course we found ourselves traveling there for that grand cruising experience … and of course the highlights were the tunnels even though they were just 2 lane and full of roaring smoking trucks we still couldn’t wait till we got to the next one… so hence my desire and joy in seeing what is around the next corner…started then and continues until today
I think traveling is such a wonderful way to see new things …watch for the details as you travel even in familiar areas, there always things to see and learn that we missed before, one needs to be observant and aware of our surroundings.
As we travel to new places we get to experience different cultural practices and life styles which can be very interesting and educational. Each area has its own way of talking, expressing their feelings, and accomplishing their goals.
My wife and I are traveling as I write this…as we are in Australia for a number weeks….we have been here several times before and the more often I come the more I understand the life styles and the more I really do enjoy these fine people and their great lane…so far our travels here have been on the east coast…New South Wales, Queensland & Victoria… we are based in Sydney and just doing a lot of relaxing and short day trips from here (like taking the train then bus and ending up taking the ferry thru the Sydney Harbor and viewing the majestic Harbor Bridge and world famous Opera House) …there is so much to see and do here, their lovely sand beaches of all sizes and most just used by the localsa few very popular ones, like Bondi & Manly…love to go our short drive to our closest beach and then just stroll the sand as well as sit and watch as the waves come rolling in.. (Have I got your juices flowing yet..??)…I am really looking forward to future times when we travel on to the west…. & north…my goal…travel the entire continent in an RV seeing this great land first hand…much awaits those who have the desire to search it out…
When not traveling abroad we spend most of our time in our motor coach traveling in the wonderful USA, seeing many different places as well as being occupied in our traveling business. One of the huge perks of a network marketing business is that you can take that with you where ever you are and with the great advancements in technology we can do business from just about anywhere… (even from Aussie…LOL )so you gotta love network marketing…
So my bit of advice …if you want to travel..and you should…. find a good network marketing company who you can be compassionate about their products or services, develop a strong business, take it with you and build your business as you go, there can be very rewarding ways of using your travel costs as tax deductions and see the world too…
Happy Travels
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Brings back memories Paul. Especially the PA Turnpike. My land for many many years.
Paul,
You are so right about the experiences and fun you can have while traveling. Always a chance to meet new people.
Thanks for sharing,
Val
Thanks Val,
Gotta love traveling and adventure….
Hi Nelson…
Isn’t it interesting how our like and dislikes change as we get older…today I really avoid the PA Turnpike unless I really need to get there the fastest way…I just do not find it a relaxing drive anymore…maybe I drove it to often…when heading west I many time will take I-70 to I-68 and then I-79 (I thi9nk it is) and then get on I-70 and head non west ..or go up thru State Collage and get I-80… just find them much more relaxing to drive….
I’m so jealous Paul. That is my number 1 goal that I remind myself of everyday. With the way the internet is, I can travel in my RV and conduct biz as usual. (not quite there yet)
Paul, you wrote this column so well. Yes, it does get the juices flowing.
You are so right about having a network marketing business because we also have had the benefit of being able to run our business from anyplace we happen to be.
Enjoy this great trip fully!
Sandy
Paul how great that you’ve created a truly worldwide lifestyle, combining travel with business in a virtually seamless manner. Glad you’re enjoyed our fine country again too.
– Stew from Brisbane, Queensland
Hey Paul! Great post. Just thinking about traveling this time of year is putting me in a better mood. You’re right about teaming up your travel with a good network marketing company. In addition to the money you make with the network marketing company, the travel perks sometimes are amazing, and an even great bonus is that you’re taking your network marketing company with you and working it wherever you go, so your whole trip is a write off.
Gotta love this business. Thanks for bringing back memories of my favorite place,,,, The Beach!
Hope you have a great day Paul! Happy travels.
Hi Paul,
I love to travel also and one of my goals over the next few years (or maybe the rest of my life) is to make more time for travel. There is so much to learn from other cultures and other people we meet a long the way. Taking your network marketing business with you is an excellent idea.
Lots of success to you and your wife on your travels.
Regards,
Beth
Hi Paul
I just loved your post! Please keep us up to date of your travels. My son Scott lives in Australia just 10 min. off the Gold coast. We are from Indiana then moved to Wisconsin, I’m still here!
I’m looking forward to traveling more…I love the adventures you are sharing…put up a Video! It would be so much fun to see what your see sitting in my office in Wisconsin!
Looking forward to more post!
Debby Beachy
Hey Paul,
It’s great to hear that you are having a wonderful time “down under.” Dawn and I have always loved to travel and do so when ever we get a chance. We always love traveling to the Caribbean and maybe that is why we moved from Michigan to Florida 6 years ago. It’s the closest we could get to the heat without leaving the states.
Last week we traveled back to Michigan for Dawn’s Grandmother’s 100th Birthday Party! Even though it was great to see the snow once again, we realized that we don’t miss it! Traveling is nice but give me a ocean front resort and we’ll be in heaven!
Have a safe trip home!
Dave and Dawn
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for your comments and yes it was great to talk the other day…yes traveling with your business…well….I think it’s the best..!!!
Happy Travels to you..
Hey Stew,
Nice to meet you, and to think that we are on the same piece of soil…well… that’s just super..!!!
Yes we are really enjoying Aussie…great land and people….would love to chat sometime…
My skype: mrpaulsmiller …give me a shout…
All the best,
Hi Beth thanks for commenting and love to see you and even help you reach your noble goal to do more traveling….see what we truly want and set out heart on we can achieve..
Let me know if I can help you….
Blessings
Hi Paul,
Wow did this post bring back memories and warm my heart! I am a traveller ~ I spent over a year each in Australia & New Zealand ~ and if it weren’t for motherhood, I think I would just keep on travelling! We still do our best to take great trips, but it’s obviously different. I wouldn’t trade it, but at the same time I sure do miss the adventures! Once the kids are grown, you’ve given me a great glimpse into what life will likely be like….thanks Paul!
And the write-off as a network marketer are fabulous, eh?!
Hi Paul,
My desk has turned into a juicy mess (LOL!!). Australia is the next continent I want to take my family to. You’ve been many times, and want more. . .why leave???
Technology and a network marketing company you can be passionate about are about all you need.
Thanks for the reminder — why many, if not most of us, are going down this highway with you.
Joe
Hey Paul!
How wonderful that you are able to travel the world with your wife and have a business that allows you to enjoy it. I have childhood memories of traveling with my family as well, but they are no where near as nice as yours.
There were 7 of us and we drove from Maryland to Maine every summer. One summer, it was 90 degrees with 90% humidity. We were all crammed in the car with two weeks worth of luggage (including tent and sleeping bags) and the dog. We were in a station wagon with no Air Conditioning. The only windows that rolled down were the two in the front and the car was overheating so we had the heat on full blast. I was in the back of the station wagon on top of the luggage with the dog. I was drenched in sweat and the dog’s hair was plastered all over my body. We could only drive so far before we had to pull over on the side of the highway to let the car cool down, so it took us 23 hours to get there. It took me a very long time to not dread taking long car rides.
I think it is great that you look back on your family trips fondly and that traveling has become a lifestyle for you. It sounds wonderful.
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for your kind comments…
Sorry for your bad memories of childhood travel.. as these can stay with us for many years….I hope you grow to love traveling as there is so much to see and to learn from others, other places and people..If I can help you in any way please just let me know…
Love to see other realize their goals and dreams..
Hi Paul,
This is my first visit to your blog…just discovered you through the Tribe! Love your site…you have branded yourself exceptionally well here!
As far as travel goes, I am with you: traveling is an amazing part of life and a goal for many of us to have the time and financial freedom to do a lot of it. I think having parents like yours who instill in their children a love of travel plants the travel seed for life. I know that happened to me, and I am passing it along to my two children who have been on more trips in their young life than some adults!
Thanks for sharing your travel passions with your readers. I will be back again!
~Mary Lou
Hi Mary..
Thanks for your comments, and welcome to the tribe….and to my site.
Talking about traveling.. I love the adventures the can suddenly take shape… like the 3 day photo shoot in the blue mts of Australia with several other photographers… left on Sun and got back late Wed… what a great time we had, it all happened so quick, got the invite 1 day and left the next….learned a lot and shot too many photos….
Yep, you gotta love traveling..!! enjoy your travels and you children as suddenly they are grown and gone…
Paul