What people don t tell you about travelling?

The 21 Things No One Told You About Travelling (& You'll Only Learn After)
  • That you become richer by spending more money on travel.
  • You'd miss your bed…so damn much!
  • That you should half your luggage and double your budget.
  • That you would share so much about yourself with other travellers.




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Over and over, the elders revealed that their greatest life regret was not travelling enough. Some thought it was too expensive, some put it off after having children, whilst others decided to wait until retirement, often by which time it was too late.

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Research shows that travelling alone is a particularly good thing to do in terms of your mental health as it both gets your endorphins flowing, making you a happier person, and helps reduce stress and depression.

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Solo travellers will usually be equipped with a degree of self-confidence. But this doesn't necessarily mean you have to be an outgoing, extrovert personality: many solo travellers enjoy the solitude of their own company without the need to make lifelong friends with everyone they meet.

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Whether you are embarking on a weekend away in New York City, or are determined to take a solo backpacking trip across Spain, one thing remains true: a solo trip can be a profound way to get to know yourself, but it can also be a lonely experience.

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Don't repeat yourself Don't go around saying the same story of the time you…. xyz in some city in the world, and also, keep track of who you've told this same story to. No one likes to hear things twice, especially your travel stories (as harsh as that sounds). Also, be mindful of the tone that you speak with.

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Travel will make you more easy going, more adaptable to situations, and more willing to do spur of the moment things. There are plenty of benefits to doing spur of the moment things alone, never mind how many benefits there are with being adaptable. It will allow you to experience more, do more, and see more.

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Even the most experienced travelers can feel solo travel anxiety before packing their backpack and taking a flight alone. Yes, there are awkward moments and uncomfortable situations, but the benefits and thrills of solo travel far outweigh the fear of traveling alone.

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There might be a time in your life where you want to ditch the suitcase and the travel guide, and that's OK. We all need a break sometimes. But make sure you also take the time to acknowledge what might be keeping you from it, and do what feels right for you.

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In a survey that included some 7,000 international travelers, the report found that the average American has been to just three nations — nearly one-third, or roughly 29%, of American adults have never been abroad.

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Going to new places helps you improve your mental well-being by experiencing new places, people and cultures and breaking your routine. A recent Washington State University study found out that people who traveled several times a year-even for just 75 miles from home- were 7% happier than those who did not travel.

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#1 You'll become more open minded It's a new landscape, a foreign language, a different culture and new people. You'll never be more exposed to new things. As a result, you'll have to adapt to your new surroundings. This will broaden your perceptions and force you to become more open-minded.

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Choosing to live a life of travel isn't so different from choosing any other kind of life. Do we call people selfish for doing that? The people that really love and support you will most likely understand this, and accept your sometimes absence from their lives.

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Travel can be a relaxing escape, but it can also be stressful and affect your mental health. Travel-related stress can spark mood changes, depression, and anxiety. Travel can worsen symptoms in people with existing mental illness.

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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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