No for international - "Living oversea's in not so nice locations" for pushing 20ish years - Working international oilfield has ruined the allure of travel for Ms. gamboolgal and I.
Too much abject poverty, corruption, living and experiencing real prejudice and being a potential hostage at any moment, armed guards who may be the ones to fear, crime, real civil anarchy......it's a long depressing list really.
Disappointingly, most but not all, "friendships" end up being a come on for money and "what can you do for me".
It get's old and does wear on one.
God willing in a couple of years, when we come home to Texas after retiring - we will never get another stamp in our passports again.
As to all the folks who love to travel and experience other cultures - we are happy for you and wish you the best.
It's all about living life to the fullest - different strokes for different folks and all that.......
Domestic Travel - Different ballgame and attitude totally - Post Retirement
In our case the experiences we gained working in the locations and conditions we have and are continuing to be in - have made us appreciate the United States and Texas....more than I can put into words......
Ms. gamboolgal and I will drive from our home in Texas on spur of the moment road trips that may last a few days to a few months. Thats when we are not fishing off our dock or skinning hogs and deer to make some good sausage, tending the garden, canning vegetables, competing in IDPA for grins, etc.
All over the USA with no itinerary, no schedule and get to know the back roads, rural America with visits to the major cities after being gone from our home country for near to 20 years....
And hopefully one day, spoiling grand youngin's if our kids ever figure out how all that works....
Life's a Dance and You Learn As You Go......