Comments on: Tuning Out http://livesofwander.com/2008/05/04/tuning-out/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:33:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Cindi http://livesofwander.com/2008/05/04/tuning-out/#comment-654 Cindi Tue, 13 May 2008 00:55:31 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=224#comment-654 I would definitely take your iPod. I backpacked through Central America for 6 months and about 1 month in - I found a cheap Discman at a market and bought a few local CD's. It really helped on the bus rides. I loved listening to music from the countries I was in - and now, 5 years later, when I hear those songs, it takes me right back to the places I've been. My boyfriend and I are leaving on our RTW trip in a few weeks - I hope our paths cross at some point! I would definitely take your iPod. I backpacked through Central America for 6 months and about 1 month in - I found a cheap Discman at a market and bought a few local CD’s. It really helped on the bus rides. I loved listening to music from the countries I was in - and now, 5 years later, when I hear those songs, it takes me right back to the places I’ve been.

My boyfriend and I are leaving on our RTW trip in a few weeks - I hope our paths cross at some point!

]]> By: Laura http://livesofwander.com/2008/05/04/tuning-out/#comment-621 Laura Wed, 07 May 2008 16:40:10 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=224#comment-621 I agree, I would also bring it. I don't think you're the kind of person that's at risk of missing something because you're too busy tuning things out. I hardly ever listen to my iPod for many of the same reasons you just listed, but when I do want it I'm glad I have it. Also, you'll be able to get podcasts which will help you stay on top of current events and whatnot. I agree, I would also bring it. I don’t think you’re the kind of person that’s at risk of missing something because you’re too busy tuning things out. I hardly ever listen to my iPod for many of the same reasons you just listed, but when I do want it I’m glad I have it. Also, you’ll be able to get podcasts which will help you stay on top of current events and whatnot.

]]> By: Gregory http://livesofwander.com/2008/05/04/tuning-out/#comment-614 Gregory Mon, 05 May 2008 14:13:54 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=224#comment-614 I'm going to bet it'll be nice to have the iPod for your intercontinental flights and other long excursions on various means of transportation. I definitely wouldn't have the earbuds in while traversing the Incan Trail or going through Buenos Aires, but there will definitely be times when not only will you not want to talk, but you won't want to listen. Its a good way for a mini escape especially for 12 months in foreign places. With music you can always return to something familiar. I’m going to bet it’ll be nice to have the iPod for your intercontinental flights and other long excursions on various means of transportation. I definitely wouldn’t have the earbuds in while traversing the Incan Trail or going through Buenos Aires, but there will definitely be times when not only will you not want to talk, but you won’t want to listen. Its a good way for a mini escape especially for 12 months in foreign places. With music you can always return to something familiar.

]]> By: Nomadic Matt http://livesofwander.com/2008/05/04/tuning-out/#comment-613 Nomadic Matt Mon, 05 May 2008 12:48:32 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=224#comment-613 I lost my ipod half way through my rtw trip and it was devasting. Long flights, 16 hr bus rides, boat rides, people hanging out and drinking in hostels- there's a lot of times where you will want music. There will be days where all u want to do is sit and relax and you'll wish you had an ipod. bring it but dont be attached to it! I lost my ipod half way through my rtw trip and it was devasting. Long flights, 16 hr bus rides, boat rides, people hanging out and drinking in hostels- there’s a lot of times where you will want music.

There will be days where all u want to do is sit and relax and you’ll wish you had an ipod.

bring it but dont be attached to it!

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