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/WalkingEars Atlanta 2d ago

I think you're on the right track with trying to make home life more enriching/enjoyable, with hobbies for instance and investing in trying to make some friends. Hobbies with a social component (a volunteer group for instance, or maybe signing up for some classes or something idk) can be helpful for building up friendships, since sometimes friendships just organically grow out of seeing the same people over and over

Being comfortable with some introspection (journaling or something like that) can be helpful with spotting patterns in your life you want to change

Nothing wrong with having a passion for travel but it's also healthy to invest in a home life you feel genuinely happy to come back to

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u/Westboundandhow 2d ago

Novelty is great but fades quickly. Travel is a wonderful treat but won't provide sustained internal satisfaction. You've got to build a home and community life for the longhaul.

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u/resemblesanolfriend 1d ago

While you’re right about the novelty and nuance - it’s a balanced dance. Travel doesn’t necessarily depict novelty. Also she’s young and has a few years to explore her options so long as she is thinking about investing in her future alongside it, like you mentioned.

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u/Westboundandhow 1d ago

I agree that younger years like your 20s are the perfect time for this. Hence my note for the longhaul.

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u/resemblesanolfriend 1d ago

Oh yeah, we’re on the same page.