What is the most stressful part of traveling?

The Passport Photo Online survey found that the foremost stress-inducing task for travelers was creating an itinerary before their trip.



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Plan Your Journey Try to find a comfortable routine. Plan ahead so that you can handle anything that comes up along the way. This may seem like an obvious solution, but even planning the small things can alleviate anxiety. Come up with a deadline to schedule the flight, work on your itinerary, and pack your bags.

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Travel anxiety is the fear of visiting an unfamiliar place. It can also involve the stress that comes with planning your travels. Even if you have no history of anxiety, the idea of being outside familiar territory can throw you into panic mode.

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While travel anxiety isn't an official diagnosis, it is a common cause of anxiety. Anytime you have to or want to travel, it can seriously impact your well-being.

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For example, the stress of planning a journey, traveling in enclosed planes or trains, or visiting new, unfamiliar places can lead to anxiety symptoms.

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20 Really Annoying Things About Travel
  • Recliners. ...
  • Parents Who Don't Parent. ...
  • Smartphone and Tablet Battery Life. ...
  • Stinky Food on a Plane. ...
  • Bank/Credit Card Problems. ...
  • Lack of Public Toilets. ...
  • Crappy WiFi. ...
  • Armrest Hogs.


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Traveling promotes happiness and helps you take your mind off stressful situations. This leads to lower cortisol levels, making you feel more calm and content. “It also helps us reflect on our personal goals and interests,” adds Greenberg.

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7 Tips To Make Your Travel More Enjoyable
  1. Read book or magazine.
  2. Listen to a podcast or some new music.
  3. Play a good old-fashioned game (make sure to bring a deck of cards with you)
  4. Catch up on last minute work so you don't have to worry about a deadline.


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The key symptoms of travel phobia are excessive fear and avoidance of travel situations. These symptoms overlap with those of PTSD. In particular, persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and fear and other negative emotions in response to trauma reminders are common PTSD symptoms.

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