Something i've come to realize this past year and makes me sad is that i'm not a good traveller. I get frustrated, grumpy, tired, nervous, paranoid, etc. It's upsetting because i want to see the world and experience new things, it just seems like i can never actually enjoy it in the moment. This past year is the first time i've done some travelling by myself(as in 'not with my parents'). I haven't gone anywhere major, mostly just small trips by bus with my boyfriend but i get so stressed out every time and can't enjoy myself. I'm scared to go somewhere overseas. I read all of these travel horror stories and think of all the bad things that can happen(robberies, food poisoning, etc) and it freaks me out. I already get paranoid and worried just going on small trips in my OWN country, let alone in a foreign country where people don't even speak english. I envy those free spirited people who can just take off and travel around without a care in the world. So many of my friends travel, some from high school are even living abroad and it makes me feel like there's something wrong with me. My dad always says "getting lost while travelling is the best part." I was like what?? For me that's my worst fear! I always liked traveling with my parents because they took care of everything and i never had to worry but when you're an adult and you're in charge, it's stressful and nerve-wracking.
Is anyone else like this? Is there anything i can do to curb this type of mentality? I want to travel so badly but i feel like this is holding me back. I want to be a good, fun traveller, not someone is constantly worried, stressed and frustrated.
Is anyone else like this? Is there anything i can do to curb this type of mentality? I want to travel so badly but i feel like this is holding me back. I want to be a good, fun traveller, not someone is constantly worried, stressed and frustrated.