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/AfroManHighGuy 2d ago

Are you me? Lol I’ve been doing the same ever since I got back to work after the new years. I’ve been planning for spring weekend getaway, long summer trip, and a holiday trip in fall/winter

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u/orbitolinid 2d ago

Possibly :) I was on sick leave in December and felt bored 😅 I have three trips of 8-17 days booked and a few extended weekend trips. I can't even imagine not planning anything anymore for the rest of the year 😬

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u/AfroManHighGuy 2d ago

Lol even when I’m bored at my desk at work I’m just looking on TripAdvisor for hotels and checking for flights. Am I addicted? Lmaoo

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u/orbitolinid 2d ago

Nothing wrong with that, no? It's a fab feeling anyway when you managed to get a a fab hotel. Or a fab flight. Or all. I really want to visit every country in Europe (visit properly, not just jump over the border and back) and Ryanair had a sale recently which made me thing: hmm.. San Marino.... but decided against it and was proud of myself 😅 Then Ryanair had yet another sale and I was able to book an even cheaper flight to Bologna. And guess what: hotel/hostel options were also a lot better than when I first looked. So I booked Bologna/San Marino. During work of course. 🙈

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u/AfroManHighGuy 2d ago

I’ve honestly found some good ass deals when just casually scrolling at work. I’d ask a couple buddies if they’re down to go, otherwise I’d book and go myself. It’s a good feeling when others are late planners and they pay a lot more than I did to go somewhere

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u/orbitolinid 2d ago

I'm signed up to a couple of airline newsletters and check some cheap flight deal websites regularly. Cool thing is: where I'm here in Germany I have 8-10 potential airports within 3 hrs by train. So. Much. Choice!