Adventures abroad inspired by Zeitgeist

I’m beginning to wonder if the world is as scary as I’m led to believe. I’m wondering because I want to travel. I want to travel because I don’t want to be a part of the corruption and unjust war mongering that the U.S. is imposing upon the world. I don’t want to fuel it. I don’t want to fund it. I don’t want to be a part of it. At the same time, I do not want to get killed traveling to a foreign land. But then again, I want to have culturally rich experiences around the world. I’m inspired to see the world, and escape the American lifestyle, and stop being a part of a morally bankrupt system. So, I’m tempted and curious about leaving it all behind.

One thing that really irks me is hearing: “If you don’t like America, then get out.” but then finding it difficult to leave.

A few things stand in my way, but sometimes these things seem imaginary. I wouldn’t want to travel to Mexico if I felt there was a huge risk of getting killed. Is Mexico really as dangerous as the media tells me? Does everyone really just want to rape and steal from me or kill me? Would it really be dangerous to stay with a total stranger in Mexico that I’ve met online?

Another thing that holds me back is money. How would I buy food? How would I live? How would I cover travel expenses if I wanted to go from Mexico to Europe? How far will my U.S. dollars go in other countries? How will I make money in other countries? Could I do something like teach English for money?

Where is all of this hidden insight? Should I just wing it and go? Should I bother with filling out paperwork and applying for a visa and passport?