1. Yes, I said I know this is childish and immature, but it's how I feel. I can't just wish it away.

2. No, I am not traveling just to meet women. I love exploring and experiencing different cultures. It is my biggest obsession. On my last trip I didn't really meet any girls, but it was still a great experience.

3. No, I am not just interested in hooking up with women. I want to hang out with them and form social connections. One of the great things traveling has the offer is the opportunity to connect with different kinds of women from all over the world. Not only the locals, but also fellow travelers at hostels. However, I believe that it is mostly young women in their 20s looking to connect with guys around their age. I am 29 right now. By next summer I will be 30. Also, I concerned that my looks will change in the next couple years and I will become physically unappealing. I believe these opportunities are mainly just available to attractive looking guys. Not only that but you probably have a much better traveling experience if you have a local girl showing you around and introducing you to her social circle.

4. But yes I would also like to pursue sexual hookups with women as well. Is there anything wrong with that? I think a lot of people on here have said they have done the hookup thing before. A big part of why I am so inhibited from doing that here is because I am concerned that it will affect my social reputation if my mess up and do something embarrassing in the process. When you travel, what happens there stays there for the most part. I think this will allow me to practice being less inhibited in my interactions with women which is something I need.

5. No, this is absolutely NOT about going to countries for sex tourism or going after women who want a green card. A guy can do that at any age, you don't need to be young and attractive. I have another friend who is doing that, and I actually feel sorry for him.

6. No more judgy comments. This is something that is causing me a lot of turmoil. And I am trying to switch to positive thinking. If you can't be supportive, don't comment please.