You’ve seen all the photos on Instagram and Snapchat. You’ve watched movies that make travel look so easy, so fun. Now you’re ready to explore the world yourself. But when you return from your trip, what is it like? What do you feel? How does it change your perspective on life? We spoke to people who have traveled around the world about their experiences coming home after a long time away and found out that there’s a wide range of emotions involved in this transition period: excitement, exhaustion and sometimes even depression. Read on for what they had to say!
When you step off the plane, it will be like no time has passed.
When you step off the plane, it will be like no time has passed. You’ll be able to pick up where you left off, and your friends and family will welcome you back with open arms. You’ll be able to get back into your routine quickly too–the days will pass by in a blur as if nothing ever happened.
It’s very easy for people who travel to feel like they have changed over time away from home–but when they come back again (as long as they don’t stay away too long), everything feels exactly how it should be once more.
You’ll have to readjust to your daily routine.
You’ll have to get used to sleeping in your own bed.
You’ll have to get used to eating your own food.
You’ll have to get used to doing your own laundry.
And you’ll have to live in your home again, which is going to feel strange after being away for so long!
Your friends, family and coworkers will be excited to hear your stories.
Your friends, family and coworkers will be excited to hear your stories.
- They may have been jealous of your trip: Your friends will want to know all the details about where you went and what you did while on vacation. They’ll ask questions like “How was the food?” or “What did you think of the hotel?”
- You can get excited about telling them about your trip: It’s great that they are so interested in hearing about your adventures!
You’ll want to go back before you even leave.
You’ll want to go back before you even leave. This is a common phenomenon, especially if the country or place has been particularly good to you. You’ll want to go back as soon as possible, but it can take some time for the right opportunity to present itself–and even then, there are no guarantees that it will work out exactly how you’d hoped.
I remember being on a bus in Vietnam with my friend Tessa when we decided that our next stop would be Laos (the country). Our plan was just an idea at this point and nothing more than that; we hadn’t booked anything yet or done any research into what sort of things might interest us there. But the idea was planted nonetheless: We would go there one day! And so began our quest for information about Laos and what this mysterious land had in store for us…
Don’t let being overwhelmed stop you from traveling again.
The feeling of being overwhelmed is temporary and will pass.
If you’re experiencing this shock, don’t let it stop you from traveling again. The feeling of being overwhelmed will pass, but it’s important to remember that the experience was worth it.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has given you some insight into what it’s like to come home from a long trip. It can be overwhelming, but don’t let that stop you from traveling again! We believe in the power of travel and its ability to change lives for the better. If anything, this experience will help prepare you for future trips when they come around.
