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DFW Wannabe and travelling the world!
sarah3891
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Hi all!!
If all goes to plan, my DFD is at the end of this year. This whole experience has made me realise that it's all too easy to get stuck in a rut, so i've decided to give myself 2 years to save save save (will continue to save what would have been my repayments etc plus any surplus - how exciting to say that!!) and plan a trip around the world (well, as much of it as I can afford anyway!).
I'm 26 and feel that i've wasted the last few years trying to fix my financial mistakes so i'm going to do what i've always wanted, save save save, plan plan plan and travel.
Anyway, as a bit of fun - I wondered if anyone had any favourite places around the world they'd recommend visiting!! Anywhere 'off the beaten track' so to speak?
All suggestions very welcome!! :-)
Many thanks,
Sarah xxx
If all goes to plan, my DFD is at the end of this year. This whole experience has made me realise that it's all too easy to get stuck in a rut, so i've decided to give myself 2 years to save save save (will continue to save what would have been my repayments etc plus any surplus - how exciting to say that!!) and plan a trip around the world (well, as much of it as I can afford anyway!).
I'm 26 and feel that i've wasted the last few years trying to fix my financial mistakes so i'm going to do what i've always wanted, save save save, plan plan plan and travel.
Anyway, as a bit of fun - I wondered if anyone had any favourite places around the world they'd recommend visiting!! Anywhere 'off the beaten track' so to speak?
All suggestions very welcome!! :-)
Many thanks,
Sarah xxx
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Hi Sarah - Congratulations on your imminent 'Debt Free Date'. :T :T
I am pleased to see that your experience has taught you that there are other things in life than money, and I hope you have a great time travelling.
Not sure where to reccomend, though, there's a whole world out there - just enjoy. :beer:I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
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What a fantastic plan - and great news on your DFD being close for you!
The first place that sprang to mind was the Greek islands. Not really off the beaten track, but I wouldn't turn down a few weeks sailing around them!!
"Stay Wonky":D
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Good luck Sarah & well done. If you fancy Australia for a while,get yourself up to the Great Barrier Reef. Fantastic. If you are a party animal,Airlie Beach is like Ibiza in Oz! Australia Zoo near Brisbane also fantastic. I have been to Spain,Greece,Cyprus & Malta amongst other places over the years but i enjoyed Australia more than all of those places put together. Wherever you decide to go,enjoy, as you deserve it. All the best.Debt at LBM(July 1st 07)-£35,053.92 Debt on 1st Anniversary of LBM(July 1st 08)-£33,170.11 (31st January 09)-£32,318.73Paid off so far £2,735.19(7.8%) Average paid off p.m. £143.95 L/H supporter 115 DFD target February 2018 DFD March 2028. PAD(Started 28/12/08) £253.77 £10 a day Feb £110/£280 WEDDING Paid off £1,585.96 Saved Up £925.400
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All great suggestions! Think I would definitely enjoy a few months sailing around the Greek Islands.............very tempting to just go now with all this this nasty weather we've been having! :-)
I'm hoping to build up a bit long list to tackle so keep them coming!!!
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If you want to learn how to dive, then Heron Island on the Barrier Reef in Australia is a lovely place to learn. It is a small island (you can walk around it!) and they do PADI courses there.
I also love New Zealand especially the north part of north island (so much so that we are emigrating there soon).
Don't forget that some countries allow you to travel and work if you get the right permit. But you can't overstay or anything or you get into trouble!
Also make sure that you have a credit card that doesn't charge you for using your card abroad - ie Nationwide credit card. Also your current account card will do cash withdrawals abroad, but again ask your current account provider if they charge.
chevI want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
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Don't forget to go to Italy. Its lovely esp in the summer.Jan 1st 07 Car loan £4830.46@12% Personal Loan £11,517@8% variable Overdraft £1500 July 2009Halifax-£0Debt free date 14th July 2009 :j0
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That's a great idea - i'd like to look into working on my way around for sure to cover my costs as best I can. As part of the 101 things challenge i've started learning Spanish which will hopefully make me slightly more versatile employee!! :-)0
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I have travelled the world, Cuba, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, most of Europe and have lived iN Canada and America.
Cuba is an excellent place, but only go if Fidel Castro is still alive then, great if you speak spanish too,Vietnam is amazing too. I have always fancied South America,but have a little baby now!
Have fun.
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I lived in the US and road tripped around it. It was AMAZING! I would totally recommend it. And if you like snow, defo go to colorado! I lived in Breckenridge and cried so much when my visa ran out, that I went and got another and went back....ha ha ha.
Also, Canada is amazing. So much so I'm going there for my honeymoon in December. If you go in the summer months you can go see the Orcas....amazing.
Also, I love Denmark, such beautiful place, Copenhagen is amazing! I love Athens in Greece - although it does get SUPER hot there, but I'm sure you knew that already. Finland is a crazy place too, you can see the northern lights there, if you don't see em in Canada.
But I'd make sure you get plenty of Europe in too, it's right on your doorstep and beautiful.
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Don't forget to go to Italy. Its lovely esp in the summer.
It's beautiful all year round - betti.I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0
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