<prompt> Human: Title is pretty self explanatory, was curious what everyone thought on this subject. Perhaps some of the older posters can share some insight on how either decision saving or traveling worked out for them.  <response>: Travelling can do far more for you when youre young, I dont understand why people say traveling is more or equally as enjoyable when youre older. I did the Europe backpacking and it was very eye opening for hundreds of reasons. You learn a lot about yourself, what you want to do and the options available to you around the globe. I learned so many life skills, how to cook better for cheaper, socializing with new people way more confidently and honestly could give you skill that help you in your career. If nothing else travelling is a great conversational piece you have throughout your life. I still bring up stories from running with the bulls in Spain or getting absolutely shit faced with two guys from mexico living in Pisa, Italy and almost not even going to see the tower. That was 4 years ago. If you have the interest in doing it now I would highly recommend it. I ended up with about 10k more debt if you include not taking a higher paying work term and the cost of the trip, Should take me 2 more years to get out debt free, might be about 80k at retirement if I invested that money instead of spending it, and I still think it was money well spent. 