Nemo2
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Yes, we don't see it as an inflexible either/or situation, it's simply what we prefer to do.And sitting on a park bench nibbling on an apple and some cheese for a quick lunch or snack would give me a similar sense of being present and truly immersing myself in the local environment and culture.
One isn't better than the other, as they both add to the diversity and richness of the experience.
Agreed....as implied above....we're not saying "Our way is better than 'yours'" or "'You' should do what we do"....'we', (DW reads these posts and is in full agreement with the positions I present), responding to the original question in this thread, are just saying that "It (travel on $12K p.a.) can be done, (and enjoyed immensely), and here's how we do it".