I am an addicted traveler. Unlike people who complain on crowded planes, I'm never happier then getting on a jet and going somewhere...anywhere. Lonely Planet is one of my bibles of travel even though my husband (who will be known throughout as the "ex-marine") and I are in our 60's. The peoples of the World are nice!! The great majority are always willing to help even if you don't speak their language. Forget about timidity - travel the world and experience some of our experiences.