Hey everyone

[travelingmonkey]

Hiya. I just wanted to first make a little introduction post. Obviously, I'm the creator/maintainer of this 'ere comm. I have long been using the various comms over on LJ, and I searched and didn't see any here, so I sought to remedy that. If you make one yourself about some other area/aspect of travel, I'd be happy to include it on the info page so we can spread the word around about all the travel-y goodness! ^__^

Anyhow. About me. I'm a female, in my late 20s, American, and enjoying my new life in Europe (and hopeful to be a Belgian citizen in a handful of years). I was bitten by the travel bug early in life, probably due to the fact that every school break my parents would take me on some vacation, whether it was to visit family in the next state, or go to a theme park in sunny Florida, we went somewhere. As a teen, I started having the dream of seeing the rest of the world, outside the US, one day. I didn't fuss over it though, as I didn't really think it would ever happen, and didn't want to be let down about that! But lo & behold, here I am, living in Europe! So, since moving, I have traveled a lot (12 countries & counting!), and will continue my explorations as time goes on. There is not really anywhere in Europe that I wouldn't like to see, and really I'd like to see most of the globe! Only time will tell how far I'll get. ~_^

I think that's probably about all the "important" stuff about me, as pertains to this comm, at least. Feel free to introduce yourself in the comments, and then get posting about Europe! ^___^


Oh, "business" related notes; I will be making tags & tagging guide soon. The rules are in place on the info page, but it's pretty much your standard no-brainer stuff - don't be a dick, tag posts, ask/post relevant stuff, you all know how it goes. Suggestions are always welcome, as are questions. Don't hesitate to contact me on my own journal page with suggestions/questions/comments/anything else, too. Am I forgetting anything?? Let me know!

Comments

[peaceful_sands]

This comm sounds like a great idea. I love travelling, have been to a fair number of different European countries (as well as travelling outside that - so I will be joining the other comm too :D). I love the variety of life, food, culture, architecture and art in so many of them and it's always great to find out what other people think too. Speaking personally, I'm less of a party animal, more of a history seeker. When it comes to museums, I'd rather go to an art museum or something that's vibrant and active than a series of displays, if you know what I mean. I also love seeking out beautiful natural areas and scenery. I've developed a bit of a love of photography, so again that drives the things I like to visit - something that makes for good opportunities for playing with camera settings sounds good to me, whether it be scenery or architecture.

[travelingmonkey]

Glad to have you! ^_^

I'm the same, definitely not into partying, love the museums and sights and culture aspect. I don't necessarily mind simpler displays at museums, it just depends how into the subject matter I am. If it doesn't interest me as much, then it has to be presented in a way that gets my attention more, ya know, but if I'm really into it, it doesn't really bother me if it's not presented in any special way. ^^ And I, too, am a photography lover. I can't go on a trip without taking hundreds of photos. ^__^

[peaceful_sands]

Have finally invested in a book to try and learn how to take some decent photos! All I can say at this point is thank heavens we've gone digital for the rate at which I take them! I have no actual real knowledge for what I'm doing and it's all either gut 'that'll look good' or 'ooooooh pretty, let me press this button and move this switch and see what happens'!

Look forward to following the comm and hopefully being able to work out where to visit next! Thanks for starting it. x

[travelingmonkey]

You're quite welcome! ^_^

Yeah, I took a little class on it at the community college by where I used to live, to get a little more of a hands-on approach to how to use (d)SLRs, but now that was like 4 yrs ago and I've practically forgotten everything I learned! lol. I do have a couple books, though, also. What one do you have? One of the ones I've got was recommended by the aforementioned class, and it's a pretty good book, clear instructions and explanations and whatnot, but not super basic or anything. I can pass along the name/author, if you'd like. ^^ And, lmao, yeah digital is a lifesaver, both for learning without running through film, and for cost! I would have to miss sooooooooo many shots if I had to pay to buy film, pay to process it, and not be able to take tons at once!! haha.