What do you mean by NG? We been in about 80 countries and planning to visit the rest (about 70 more) during next 15 or so years. It is tough, but can be done
Lets go with us, you will get a real kick out of it.
here is the pricing example:
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I'm game. I'll skip this one, but let me know about the next one. What is it that you find so irresistible about those trips, though?

We are planning Japan in June. Cheap - about $3K, all 5 star hotels.
After that thinking Borneo in October and India/Nepal for NY
check this footage, may be you change your mind:
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"What is it that you find so irresistible about those trips, though?"
because that what you live for - exploring the world. Seeing things which are not available here... Feeling it... What is the point to live to go tow work and make extra mil or two?

Мне более весго симпатична Гвинея Бисау, а её Президент, в прошлом, А.Секу-Туре, вообще умница!