What is holding me back from traveling more is definitely not a lack of money. With inexpensive flights, special offers, low-priced hosting/traveling accommodations, etc. abound, there is plenty of room for almost everyone’s budget. I just lack the time as I keep busy coordinating/paying for regular trips.

• Giving daughter a college tour in the U.K. during spring break
• Helping son move out of his U.K. college dorm by flying over and helping moving his stuff back to Germany in June
• Attending son’s graduation in the U.K. in July
• Putting daughter on a flight to Los Angeles to accompany her friend touring the west coast for colleges in July
• Husband flying to Pennsylvania/USA for three days to attend a family wedding in September

And yes, in regards to long-term travel, I lack the courage and will to cut myself out of family life for more than a month.

If you’re foot-loose and fancy-free, then go ahead and check out for a while. This is the best kind of education ever.