Comments on: 10 Things I dislike about long term travel

By: kahunablogger

kahunablogger — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:57:38 +0000

Hah, that could be my story! I am doing just the same, also mixing work (yeah, web work) and travel here in Thailand and you’re right, there are always some things, a long time traveler can complain about.

On the other hand though, I do enjoy not to have to worry about “the little things” that sometimes take way too much time, like having to clean my apartment, doing the dishes, laundry etcpp. Instead, I have more time to explore a new location. And if I don’t like a location anymore, I can always move on. Cause, you know, the web is available everywhere.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:02:11 +0000

Who said anything about dishes lol – Isn’t that what girlfriend’s or maids are for?

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:01:04 +0000

I think every long term traveler should go home once a year… you can then really appreciate how lucky your life is compared to many others that are stuck in the 9-5 routine.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:54:28 +0000

I iwsh I could have been in that position!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:25 +0000

How could I miss coffee out! Nothing beats stumbling into the kitchen to make a proper cup of coffee (my fav is Illy).

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:13 +0000

Since writing this, I’ve thought of a few more Will wait until I’ve stored another 10 in the back of my mind before writing another post!

By: sip

sip — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:32:09 +0000

I’m with Craig – washing dishes sucks. I’d rather spend a few baht letting someone else do the cooking and dishes. That gives me more time to drink a few beers and watch the world go by.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:01:27 +0000

Not cooking is my favourite part of long-term travel! In fact, when we stay somewhere for several months I still push for eating out. No dishes and better food

By: Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:46:43 +0000

Hey Chris,

I feel the same way about all of these. It sounds spoiled complaining, but sometimes it is just the ’simple things’ that keep me feeling grounded. I’ve tried a different approach – renting a nicer place and teaching, but now I find myself feeling trapped… it is really hard to find a balance.

I think its also hard when all of these things seemingly suck the pleasure out of your experience. What I would say is that eventually the novelty of travel must wear off, and it then becomes only a matter of time before you miss the comforts of home. After a year on the road, I’m there, for sure.

I’m going to try the abroad stability thing till March, but a flight back home is looking more and more like the Real Vacation :0)

Brooke

By: brian

brian — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:30:32 +0000

Exercise can really fall by the wayside. I was walking alot with a backpack on my round the world travels so the weight stayed off, but I think I lost too much. Had to come home to put some weight back on!