let's go see the world

one of my favorite shows on tv is 'Globe Trekker' (formerly 'Lonely Planet').. for travel buffs it's the Holy Grail. i've lived on three continents, and what i find is the more i see the more i wanna explore. in fact, often i watch places on the show that i have been to, and didn't get to see quite a lot of things they show.. there's just so much to discover about a place, and the people, and everything around it!

the thing i like about the show is that they don't do the usual touristy stuff; instead, they often go off the beaten path, digging up different things to do and little tidbits that you would never know unless you lived at a place. the tv show is based on the 'Lonely Planet' books, which are often the Bible for backpackers and hikers, and are replete with the kind of information that people like you and me need.. i.e those who don't have their own tropical island complete with airstrip and a Lear jet, and a 150-foot yacht anchored at the marina.

from the list of dream jobs, being a host on this show is definitely one of the top choices. to be paid to see and enjoy a place.. what could be better than that! in fact, one of the targets in life that i still aim at is to be able to work for 11 months a year, and for the remaining month just toss a few essentials into a backpack and go away for a month. with one trip a year starting now, i figure i'd still be able to tick off quite a few places from the list before my oft-abused body gives up on me. oh yeah, if anyone knows someone who is in the travel show production business, please please let me know!