TRAVEL

For the first half of my life, I lived in the USA. During that time, the majority of the people I knew, including me were “America-centric.” However, once jet travel became prevalent that situation began to change. Then computers and the Internet became common and American-centrism started giving way to an expanded worldview. The awareness of other countries and the ease of traditional and virtual travel to those countries soon opened up much of the world. Now when I see a video taken in another region of the world, I often wonder what it would be like living there.

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I have long believed that I was born to travel, and over the years, have done my share. Then in the early 1990’s I left the USA and adopted Central America as my home. Since then I have traveled extensively in the region, but to my way of thinking, I have not traveled enough of the world. The older I get the chances are I will not see as much of the world that I once longed to experience. With each passing year, my chances to travel are dwindling but now with the advent of the Internet, virtual travel is a new opportunity. Ultra hi-definition video, permits us to travel the world from the comfort of our home and to feel as if they were actually there. A single mouse click can whisk one away to a far-off exotic land experience. With a 72-inch flat-screen TV with surround sound, it is awesome, and there is a bonus of no jet lag or airport hassles. Add popcorn, and it becomes a gourmet trip. Well, maybe not.

Virtual travel does lack a few things, but no doubt you get what I am saying. The experience is an antidote to the virus situation in the world right now. many people are now discovering the delights of virtual travel . Several airlines and some travel services are making it even easier.

Clearly, I can’t take you everywhere, but I will share with you some fun and interesting links to a world of adventure and some facts about those places as well. I ask that you do the same for me so that I can help other people to enjoy your experience. If you send me your stories, discoveries, photos, or video, we can explore your world together. In the mean time, please put you seat backs and tray tables in the full upright and locked position, and prepare to take off. Our first stop is the last remaining lowland rainforest in Costa Rica. CLICK HERE and I’ll be your guide.