Ted C.'s Travel Portfolio

Name: Ted C.  (member since March 2008)

Gender: Male

Location: Falluja, al Anbar Province (IQ)

Occupation: U.S. Marine Corps - Infantry Officer

Favorite Destinations: Australia, Africa, Mediterranean, England, India, and Italy

Favorite Travel Activities: Exploring, Luxury, Spas, Beaches, and Once-in-a-Lifetime

Hobbies & Interests: Sports (Swimming), Music (Alternative, Classical, Rock, Opera), Culture (Art, Fine Dining, Architecture), and Other (Shopping, Spirituality / Personal Growth)

Personality: Confident, Adventurous, Romantic, Patient, and Independent

About Me: Currently to deployed to Iraq (it's such a lovely place – bright, sunny, and full of violent, insurgent political ideology), for another long year. I’m thinking about (and seeking) a super-fun vacation. I’m operating on the assumption that at some point, I’m going to receive some Annual Leave (which translates to "vacation-time"). I'm looking to go somewhere different and exciting. Now, where I live is really cool (right by the beach in SoCal). But, I would prefer to experience something new. Of course, I'm considering that I will have been 'amp'd up’ for quite a while ( ‘ya know… one can develop a slight degree of 'tension,' serving in combat zones for extended periods). Thus, the definition of ‘vacation’ must include a very relaxing opportunity to re-connect with nature and people. So, climbing K2 (although fun & exciting) won’t be on my Calendar for this year. Just so, everyone knows – I don't drink/smoke/do drugs. I don’t mind if others do but, I’m not going to be engaging in these life-draining activities. Simply put, I appreciate all sorts of fun with Clean, Kind, Vivacious, and Wonderful people. At this particular juncture, it seems to me… there could be few traveling adventures/escapes, which might compare with flying-off to a tropical/peaceful/friendly locale. Anyway, if you’d like to chat about amazing destinations (places with beach sand, please – not desert sand; rooms with clean, linen sheets/climate control/ROOM SERVICE; places with fun streets, filled with restaurants, shops, more of my pics, and/or people who choose not to pack AK-47s; then, please drop me a message.