Comments on: Have credit, will travel

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:18:03 +0000

I’m with Tolu. While I was in grad school, I studied abroad in Singapore and took full advantage of the time there to travel to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Hong Kong & Macau. And after graduation, but before work began, I traveled to Guatemala, Belize & Mexico. In both circumstances, my travels were sponsored by my “friends” at Visa & Mastercard. Now, I’m using my salary to pay off the loan. Was the amount borrowed substantial? Yes, but do I regret borrowing it as I did? Not in the least.

By: William Blake

William Blake — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:31:25 +0000

I agree with the two previous comments about the debt being a problem, but if I could go back and relive my school years, I’d probably do the same thing. Once you’re working, it’s a lot tougher to find the time for travel.

By: Bro

Bro — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:14:52 +0000

I am with Ms mini ducky on this one, traveling is great, but all that debt will take the fun out of my vacations. I’ve always paid for vacations up front, make it easier to realx.

By: English Major

English Major — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:42:27 +0000

What an awesome travel resume–not just the usual Western European suspects! And Morocco is one we have in common; I’ve always wanted to see Marrakesh. It’s unfortunate that it’s one of those ladies-don’t-come-here-alone places. Thanks for this post; it helped solidify my own short-term savings plans.

By: Msminiducky

Msminiducky — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:08:15 +0000

I was of two minds about this but I think my horror of debt overrides my love of travel. I mean, awesome times, yes, but man!! That is a LOT of unsecured debt. Then again, I suppose you’re right, his prospective earnings far outweigh the debt that he’s accrued. *sigh* travel.