I once traveled half around the world to meet/claim the woman I love. I was in my late 20’s. NO regrets. sorry, didn’t bother to read the whole story, because, to me LOVE is all that matters. Rest is just distraction. My advice, love all you can. that’s what being young is all about. Risk and reward without calculation. Follow your heart. If I have to do it again. I’ll go around the world twice if I have to. NO REGRETS. Peace.