What I love most about traveling is the fact that it totally broadens one's horizon. 

The trip I'm currently on has taught me a lot about money. 

If you scroll down my steemit blog you'll definitely find statements there like "money is not important", "the best things in life are free", etc. 

Now I know: money only matters if you don't have enough of it.

Picture: Hive account@surfermarly in Vegas today (the one in the middle!! Just sayin' 😄)

Broadening Horizons

I've never burned so much money in such short period of time like I'm doing on my current vocational trip.

At places like New York (where I was last week) and Las Vegas (where I'm right now), only breathing seems to be free.

What really touched me in New York are the huge social differences.

Beggars and bankers. Fancy New Yorkers in their perfect suits running towards their air conditioned offices with a view close to homeless people asking for a dime.

I'll never forget these weird impressions.

My daily Caffe Latte at Starbucks is five times more expensive than the coffee I usually have at my local bar at home.

Five times!

How is it even possible to maintain a whole life at this standard?

Is the average salary of a regular citizen also five times higher than mine? Can't believe that.

Since I'm partly traveling alone I've got plenty of time to think about my experiences.

That money thing really kept me busy.

For the very first time since I moved to Canary Islands I believe that money is important after all.

Yes, waves are for free. At home I'm fully fulfilled with little pleasures.

However, going on adventure requires certain monetary power.

Money buys you freedom.

The more money you have, the more comfortable you are able to travel.

Time is expensive.

Especially when it is limited like on vacation. Every minute is valuable and should be wisely spent.

So why take the subway when I can get faster to my destination by cab? Why get myself dressed, walk down to the casino, stand in line for a table at a restaurant when I can use the hotel room service?

Money makes us lazy in the most appreciable sense.

Tomorrow I'll play poker at the casino where I'm staying right now.

Yip, that's going to be another expensive day 😄

Compared to slot machines, at the poker table I'll have at least a small chance to win. 

However, it's more about the kick, the stress and the adrenaline than actually about increasing my vacational budget.

Yes, I'll definitely wear a hoodie and sun glasses. Classic, haha!

If I burned even more money then it should be at least with style 😎

I've never appreciated having money. Now I do.

They say that you go on adventure and then get back home to find yourself there.

I believe you rather find yourself along the way.

Big hugs from crazy Vegas, steemians!

Marly -

I'll be back at home next week and will then start writing down all my travel experiences. My highlight: Rafting down the Colorado River. Stay tuned 😉