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23 Apr 2011
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If money were no object I think half the fun of being on the road would be gone!
When things come easy they are appreciated much less in my opinion 
Wouldn't mind not having a job taking up my time though 
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23 Apr 2011
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Originally Posted by JakeCakes
If money were no object I think half the fun of being on the road would be gone!
When things come easy they are appreciated much less in my opinion |
Good point, that!!
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Originally Posted by JakeCakes
If money were no object I think half the fun of being on the road would be gone!
When things come easy they are appreciated much less in my opinion |
I agree too. Having all the latest shiny bike n bits may take the 'adventure' out of adventure motorcycling.
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24 Apr 2011
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We set out on a trip a few years ago with a chunk of dosh that got eaten up by the vehicle not being what we thought it was, so big mistake, big loss, learning experience is one description.
In sorting out various problems my wife and I have taken all this time and have only been through the UK, France, Spain (for a week) and now Morocco. Had our initial plan been sucessful what we've taken 29 months doing may only have taken one. And despite everything have no regrets.
With money no object I think speed would be the crucial thing, there will be no time limit, so you will experience so much more.
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I usually seem to get a bit bored after a few months. I like to travel because it's a change. Break the routine. But you quickly develop a routine when travelling as well. If the riding isn't challenging and I can't see a contrast on a daily or several daily basis I seem to get bored.
Also agree on the budget thing. To me this makes it a bit of a 'mission' which adds to the experience. Off course you can choose to add contrast by staying in a resort for a few days if money is no object, and camp for several after.
Would be nice to have that choice though. But the reality is that very few seem to get that, and many that do make that kind of money are so institutionalised they keep working. That I can't understand.
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