Have you ever traveled far away from home on your own, and if so, what was your experience?

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Also, does anyone have any suggestions as to where a good place to travel to might be? I speak English and a little bit of Spanish and could probably get myself around a Spanish speaking country. I’m willing to travel outside the U.S. or stay inside the U.S.

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