Name: Matt Milloway
Occupation: Writer and Web Designer
Website: wanderlustdispatch.com
Currently Living In: South Florida
Travel Motto: I'm stealing a quote from Henry Miller: “One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
Favorite Travel Destinations: Colombia, Argentina, Turkey and Portugal
What Makes Him Want to See the Globe: I have a perpetual desire to experience new cultures and places before life passes me by.
Ultimate Bucket List Trip: A trip through much of the Middle East with a focus on ancient history. Places like Damascus in Syria come to mind. Recent conflicts make a lot of the region difficult or impossible to access, so the area is very much of the "bucket list" variety.
Best Way to Maximize Vacation Days: Pay a little extra for direct flights. Also consider the fact that adding too many destinations to an itinerary greatly increases travel time. I find too many people are caught up in passport stamps and pay less attention to really experiencing a city or finding time to relax. In other words, spend a morning at a cafe and people watch instead of rushing off to the next destination.
Advice for Those Who Want to Travel More: Find a way to work remotely through self employment or negotiating with an employer. The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss points out some great tips for both routes.