I think you may have missed out a bit. Discovering different cultures is never dull. Working out how to navigate a day in a place where you don’t speak much of the language is eye opening. Trying new foods and drinks is mind expanding. Sharing travel experiences and advice with fellow travellers is rewarding. Seeing some famous sights up close is (most often) unforgettable. But for me the best is exciting anticipation of getting on a plane to that new destination - a bit scary, a lot thrilling and full of happy anticipation.
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I know that 30 degrees in Portugal is far more pleasant than 30 in the UK. The air is cleaner there, cafes, bars, restaurants have marble floors & countertops, all very nice in the 6-8 months of summer. But you’ll miss the pubs with a log fire in the winter months.
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Anyway the country I’d like to go to but never have is Argentina. I don’t know much about it, so need to think it through. I just have an image of Colonial Days or what’s left of it. The grand old building …
Mrs d00d (Portuguese not Spanish) would keep me out of trouble.
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But they’re all coming here …to me now so I don’t need to go anywhere.
Besides, it all sounds so exhausting … travelling and flying and hotels and hot weather and gippy tummies.
No … I’m quite content.
I’m not a total lost cause though … only the other day I was driving through the streets of Paris in my little google street view car.
Now is that enviromentally friendly or is that enviromentally friendly?
No exhaust fumes … no stops for comfort breaks and I can drive on any side of the road that I like.
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Spring or Autumn would be ideal for a long trip from top to bottom @Chilliboot. I would definitely avoid hot months. 
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Can I quote two countries I’d love to go to? Australia and a US coast to coast trip.
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It sounds ideal Rose… I’m going to check Amazon and see if there are any special deals on mega large piggy banks 
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Good.
I would correct a couple of the worries you express. Exhausting travel? Only as much as you make it (or bad luck causes it). I’ve no problem getting up early for a flight, giving myself plenty of time, working out transport before hand - then enjoying that first beer at the hotel. Gippy tummy? I have twice had serious food poisoning when travelling - but both times were in India (so not unexpected and India is probably only for hardened travellers). If you sensible and a bit careful in most places then there is no risk of illness. And I eat pretty much everything and I’m always keen to try local foods.
I’m not trying to convince you as you are content. I’m just correcting misplaced assumptions.
Personally I would hesitate to go to the US under the current administration. Too many horror stories … and not a government I’d want to put my tourist money towards.
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Wise man … you’ll never convince a wise woman that she harbours incorrect misplaced assumptions.
You know I like you, you’re very droll.
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The tourism now from Canada has almost disappeared and rest of Europe and Asia I’m going to guess a 50 percent decrease .
Though I am using a link I see it all the time and cruise ships are feeling it as are hotels / motels in my area .
’ US is the only country facing tourism decline as Trump policies to cost $29 billion in visitor revenue: study ’
Donald Trump’s policies risks alienating millions of international travelers and could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars due to a sharp drop in tourism, a damning report says. Amid the president’s immigration crackdown, travel bans and sweeping global tariffs, the U.S. is expected to be the only one out of 184 countries to see foreign visitor spending fall in 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
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Argentina’s morcilla ( black pudding sausage ) is delicious bit spicier then UK version but both are yummy .
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No good crying about it now 
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Spanish & Portuguese Blood Sausage is full of flavour and used as a flavouring for stews, they normal contain the magic ingredient: Aguardiente, firewater, a white brandy.
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Oh did you see that film?
I’m trying to put a YT link to Don’t Cry For Me Argentina by Madonna but it won’t work,
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That is fair as it did not work back when it was released. Try the Julie Covington original.
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Or I could just let everyone sing it to themselves.
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Madonna hit a home run in that movie , her singing AND acting superb .
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I had no idea they had white brandy and have eaten blood sausage here from Spain , I LOVE blood sausage / blood pudding .
There are like a dozen different types here at least from as many countries and I recently bought a lower cholesterol type someone here told me about , my regret was not buying more as place is like 20 minutes away .
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