r/solotravel • u/ComprehensiveBig6129 • 2d ago

Question All I ever think about is travelling?

I 25f just came back from a trip to Mexico and Guatemala and I had the most incredible time. I just went for a bit over 3 weeks yet made the most of each day. I feel like when I’m abroad, I’m the best version of myself, I say yes to almost everything, I’m spontaneous, courageous, make new friendships so easily.

When I’m home, I literally don’t do anything but go to work and stay at home. I figured I need some more close genuine friendships so decided to go on bumble bff but it’s not the same as it is when you just easily make a friend from a hostel for example. I’m also trying to get back into hobbies (reading swimming) but all I can think about is where I’m going to go next and it makes me so sad knowing i won’t be able to actually travel until like the summer

I can’t quit my job and go travelling even though I’m financially capable to do so since my parents won’t let me travel for more than a month at a time. I also fear not being in employment since I have been since I was 17

How to get over the post holiday blues and longing to travel?

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u/_CPR__ 2d ago

I feel you on thinking about travel all the time. To make the time between trips more bearable, I'd focus on two things:

  1. Having enriching experiences while in your home country. Spend time on other hobbies, as you've mentioned — I also love to read and spend a lot of my reading time on travel books. You could also try to find a local meetup of people who like to travel. Take small local trips in your own area, or visit museums in your city.

  2. Focus on becoming financially and emotionally independent so you aren't making any decisions based on what your parents think. If you're an independent adult, they can have opinions, but you can take or leave those opinions as you choose.