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How would you advise a person who would like to explore the world, yet has no money at all?

Apart from trying to obtain some cash, what would you tell these sort of people who would like to learn new cultures and meet people of various backgrounds yet has no financial means to do so? Would love some creative answers. =)

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  • Talha Khan

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    Jan 23 2013: Read books. The depth in the characters, their emotions, their ways of living, and their culture manages to create a whole new world inside your head that you've never experienced before.


    It's like a virtual vacation!

    Also, a yacht and a plane can't take you into the past or future like a book can. Unless it has a flux capacitor of course.
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      Jan 25 2013: Any recommendations? :)

      • Talha Khan

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        Jan 25 2013: I personally tend to lean towards books that have settings that take place in the past. The Book Thief, Life of Pi (wonderful adventure/journey story), The Alchemist, The Kite Runner (simple but it grabs your emotions by the collar!).

        Those are just a few off the top. I know how you feel. I dream of one day traveling as well when I'm older and exploring places that not even my dreams form up in my sleep! But for now, this has been the second best thing for me! :]

    • Mahabalraj Singh Peshi

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      Jan 29 2013: I totally agree with you on this. A man/women who does not read, lives only one life. But a man/women who reads can live hundreds of lives.

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