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Originally Posted by HarryT
You're missing a great deal for the sake of a minor amount of inconvenience. Travel is one of life's greatest pleasures, to my mind.
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Not really. There are more than enough places to visit here in the Pacific Northwest to last a lifetime; and then some. In the US, I've lived in quite a few different states and visited more than half of the country. Outside of the US, I've lived in a couple of foreign countries and visited several others. Since I don't view post-9/11 security measures as a minor inconvenience, I'm more than willing to give up a trip to Europe in exchange for a trip down the Oregon coast.
This is no different than any other optional activity for me; and travel is optional. When it comes to options, there are no must-haves. If I can't get a particular book for free, I'll pass on it and look for something else. If I have to jump through hoops I don't like in order to fly, then I'll go by car and stay closer to home. With so many different options in life, I don't feel deprived in the least when I exchange one for another.