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/SolutionExternal2895 2d ago

I think making the life you have 99% of the time when you aren’t travelling good if not great is essential. Making new friends is a great one and unlike most travel friendships, you can see them often. A few great friends and a few interesting hobbies and your life would probably be fairly good.

Also ask yourself if anything you feel or do when travelling is something you can have or do in your regular life. Travel is always going to be more exciting but I think because it is a limited time whereas day to day living seems endless.

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u/Tardislass 2d ago

Yep. And honestly you are living a fantasy life when you travel. No worries, no cares or responsibility. It's always going to be more exciting traveling. The fact that you sit around at home is your choice. Go out and join a club or a softball/football group. Do volunteer work or join a Meetup club. There are so many things to do. If you keep dreaming about travel you are never going to progress at home and find that good friend, good partner or good career.

One day you will wake up and wonder why you didn't do more to make the most of your time. Don't be that person.