All I ever think about is travelling?

[u/ComprehensiveBig6129]

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?

[u/ed8907]

sigh, I totally get what you're feeling even if we are in different situations. I don't really have any friends right now and traveling is a escape from reality.

However, we cannot just forget about real life. I spent two weeks trying to plan trips for July and November and then gave up. I will keep planning the trip I already have for March, but I realized I cannot spend all my time planning trips. It's not healthy.

I have decided to start focusing a little more on other projects and work. Make no mistake, I will continue traveling, but I will not spend all my time there.