Published on 12, July, 2020
Do you enjoy going abroad and/or travelling within your own country?
I've only been to a few countries in my life, all in Europe.
So, what makes you feel you need to have a 'holiday' in another place from home?
Some of my motivations:
1. Because it's the 'done thing' so I think a part of it was to fit in with the 'crowd'.
2. To experience other cultures and see some beauty in the world (that was Italy).
Against:
1. I hate the journey.
2. I worry about leaving my home untended.
3. I feel deeply disorientated by hotel rooms etc.
4. I feel deeply disorientated by being in 'strange' places.
5. I feel deeply disorientated by the change in routine.
6. I hate heat and don't swim so beach holidays are out.
7. Financial restraints.
I think I get less stressed by travelling in the UK, with knowing I can get home quickly if required.
How about you?
I avoid travel as much as possible. The only exception are hiking/backpacking holidays which I love but sadly am unable to do since 3 years now due to injuries. I think the reason that I love hiking holidays are that there is a very predictable in built routine in them- I love planning everything myself in a lot of detail. Every day has a predictable routine- get up early, breakfast, fill up water, finish packing bag and set off at dawn for the day: enjoy nature and let your mind be free!! Then when I arrive in the hut: shower, relax, at some point plan route for next day (check weather), dinner in hut where you can meet some people if you want - sleep early and repeat!! It’s extremely comforting and soothing- i love it- in fact when i’m on these trips i never ever want to come home again.
but all other holidays and travel i find too stressful- they disrupt routine etc and just very unpredictable...
i will need to get used to some form of travelling again as my job involves going to conferences occasionally but I am petrified...