Problem is, its not all that glamorous to post what we ‘really feel’. Sure some may have the odd comical post about a bizarre destination or a hairy experience, but for most we are posting our ‘idealised’ image of travel. For some this can be inspiring, but for others it may make us feel a little anxious that our trips don’t quite look the same, or what might happen to us if we were to step out of our comfort zone and say go backpacking solo.
Travel anxiety symptoms manifest in many ways. They can be crushing and stop you from booking a trip or they can just niggle at you and take some of the enjoyment out of your travels. The best way to handle anxiety is to prepare for it and tackle it head on. Creating a plan is one of the best ways to cope with anxiety and this can also be said for pre travel nerves.
If you are suffering from anxiety before you travel, don’t worry! It’s normal, just know that it doesn’t have to limit you! There’s no real solution how to avoid anxiety, but if you rexognise it, name it and plan for it, you’re half way there.
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This post is encouraging and it has given me ideas regarding planning my future travels. Thanks.
Most of my travels are associated with work. I have plans of traveling to other countries when my daughter finishes her college. I would like to travel with my family. You are right, budget would be the main consideration. Your suggestions are very timely and would be very helpful for future travel plans.
I’m not much of a traveler. I hate to fly (because it scares the crap out of me). I do enjoy the destination once I get there. I was n ever able to travel alone, until I got my Service Dog 7 years ago. Now, due to medical issues, he can no longer fly, so I’m home bound until I train a new dog. But, I can live vicariously through bloggers like you.
Some great tips there! I always want to travel alone because nobody wants to go travel around Asia with me. Joining a group and finding some youth hostel would definitely be great to meet some like minded people!
every time I need to travel by plane I’m really stressed especially when I need to travel alone with my little son
Oh how true this is! I just returned from a trip to Nova Scotia. I loved it, and am SO glad I did it. But I was very anxious before going. I traveled with my dog, and he hadn’t been away from the cats or our home that long before. But we did it! Thanks for this! <3
You made some really important points there that can actually solve the anxieties encountered during or rather before going for a trip.
These are some great tips. I can see how each one of these would make a person worry about traveling, especially the financial aspect. Good planning seems to help a lot.
Its funny, because I never thought every second year for traveling. I too am terrible at saving money, but paying it off is much easier to achieve.
These are all great tips for managing travel anxiety. It is scary to travel alone. If you don’t just go and do it, the you would every know the experience. Meeting new people is one of the exciting experiences as well. Thanks for sharing the tips.
These tips are helpful for anyone who loves traveling.Glad that you share lot of advice to overcome each worry!
I totally get trying to convince someone else to do something to see If it works out better for them. I probably have done that more than I would like to admit. But you are right. you do have to take a leap sometimes.
What an excellent suggestion for travelers. This is very helpful and I do agree with those awesome tips!
great tips. especially about saving. As far as traveling alone, i tell my daughter all the time to plan her trips and then see if people can join otherwise she’d never go anywhere.
evrytime I travel by plane, I get really stressed as am scared of heights. You gave some really nice points to think about . Thnaks for sharing
I have one travel anxiety to add. I have a severe peanut allergy. I often find myself worrying that something will go wrong with the language barrier. So I look up how to say that I’m allergic in their language just so there’s no confusion.
Your tips are certainly helpful. One who is not comfortable travel alone including me 🙂
I really love the tips you shared in this post! It’s a very good habit to make manageable deposits into a travel fund, or like you say, pay off the deposit if you book in advance!