A European Excursion?

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The Friday before last, I hung out with my neighbors a bit before heading out for the night. I had watered their plants when they were out of town, visiting San Antonio, Texas, so they picked up a couple souvenirs as a little thank you. I received...

This mug has maracas on the inside!
They thought I might use this to have coffee or tea at work.

This leather bracelet is handmade.

I like them. ...and I am touched!

This husband and wife were telling me their best travel stories. Most of these trips within Europe result from having a home base in England for eight years. They have also journeyed to Australia since one of their daughters lived there, stopping in Singapore en route. As with most expats, they appreciate European values over American ones. They were trying to convince me to see the world and even move abroad while I am still young. They were preaching to the choir! I'm not sure there's anything I want more than to backpack through Europe in celebration of my 30th birthday, in about 18 months. I currently struggle with debt and am unsure if I could make this actually happen. Since I have a year and a half before this particular deadline, I should research such a venture, create a plan fairly quickly and save money from every paycheck to make it happen.