I would say that the majority of people on here mostly do short trips with the hope or the experience of a few long trips in between.. Money and modern life make it necessary to work (sorry for the dirty language) ..So far all we (Mrs. X and me) have done is the "short trip thing". We do/have done anything from the weekender to a month, but it always seeing new things so "limited" does not apply (although i understand your choice of terms) any thing that is new to you is expanding your horisons .. like Cam said ..We are planning a long trip (of the year+ variety) for next year but that does not mean it will be "better" then any of our short trips just longer and farther.. As of today one of my most favourite trips has been a massive 350miles though spain's picos de europa over the course of a staggering 10days (we rode more in the UK getting to the ferry then we did in spain).. Not far or long but fantastic, loved every minute of it... We stopped everywhere and saw things that most people will never see (including but not limited to talking our way into some caves with drawings that is closed to the public). It definately expanded my horisons!!

Mrs. X felt the same way as you (limited) i.e: because we only have done short trips we "dont belong", but at the HUUK meeting she realised that the lucky ones who have traveled for long durrations are not differnt to you and me (except they may be better ££ savers then me). This place showed her that we can do it.. it you can travel for a week you can travel for a year (ignoring the £££ and home responcibliities side). Every one was welcoming and it changed our lives, it changed our focus.. we now save every penny.. and we will "achieve our dream"..

So dont worry about the distance/durration.. and see what you want to see, and do what you want to do.

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