Being a young lad, I experienced the restriction of fixed routine. I used to wake up, attend my college, study, dinner, and repeat the routine all over again. I had nothing to worry about in life until I came to know about growing travel phobia in me.
If you want to travel to several destinations but have some kind of fear from traveling, tthen you are experiencing the same thing that I used to. By following these tips, you can also overcome any fear which stops you from following your dream to travel.
1. Dream to travel, but fear traveling solo
Fear from traveling in medical terms is known as Hodophobia. I love to watch travel channels and follow the traveler’s social accounts. At an early age, I used to make a list of places to visit. Regularly reading travel blogs and collecting pictures of beautiful destinations were my interest areas. When I grew up I came to know that I have fear of traveling alone. I talk to my parents about my travel fears and consult my family doctor. I can suggest you not to ignore such travel fears. Talk to your parents about your fear and find out appropriate solution like me.
2. Find out what are you afraid of losing
Sometimes fear of losing our comfort zone is the biggest reason behind travel phobia. Everyone is tied up in routine work. A student is chained in a routine like getting up, going to school, attending classes, back home, have dinner, sleep, and repeat the same procedure the next day in his life. An employed person is engaged in his 9-5 job. A businessman is trapped within his business meetings and projects. A housewife is occupied in her day to day household routine.
Every person is busy with something. When it comes to make a plan and go on a vacation, we prioritize our work. Traveling or going on vacation have its benefit in our life. Due to the fear of losing something, we ignore to plan a trip. Sometimes, we keep on postponing our trips in fear of losing our comfort zone. You should think about making a list of positive aspects of traveling. You will find your reason to travel. In most cases, traveling gives us more comfort than we get at home.
3. Dream-Discover – Travel
There are common fears which a person might face while planning for an outstation trip. Common fears such as meeting unknown people, the local language, travel sickness, or fear of getting robbed. I had these fears in my mind too. I came to know such fears can be overcome easily. If you are worried about getting robbed or getting injured far from home or your medical conditions.
Nowadays, travel agencies are providing travel insurance which covers your health and certain damages one can face during travel. Language is never a problem with traveling. With advancing technology, we can use translator apps. We can hire a local tour guide. There are generic medications that help in getting relief from travel sickness. As you see, most of the travel fears can be easily sorted out. Don’t let these fears stop you from traveling to those places you have dreamt of. Stay alert and careful during your journey, rest will be fine.
4. All things are possible if you believe
I want you to overcome your fear. I want you to discover new places. Leave your travel worries at home and experience the joy of the journey. People make several excuses for why they can’t travel. Travel expert says these excuses are just out fear. Traveling to unknown places for the first time requires preparation and safety measures to be followed.
Safety measures like travel insurance, proper itinerary, awareness of your luggage, and wallet can save you from bad experience during the trip. I have experienced almost all of those fears one can face during traveling. I never stopped traveling. Now, I complete my every plan to travel without any hiccups.
5. The magical formula for a secured travel
Most travel agencies provide us with all services required for traveling in one package. Sometimes we become carefree after hiring a travel agent for planning our trip. I have my own secret magic formula for secured travel. With assured secured travel, you can easily win over your fear to travel.
- Never underestimate the cost involved in traveling. Always step out on a journey by keeping an additional budget for your vacation trip.
- Attempt to see everything – It is never possible to see everything in one visit. while doing so, you can easily get distracted and face the worst situation like theft of article, purse, and luggage.
- Limit the reliability on travel guide book or avoid traveling with outdated information.
- Security of your expensive DSLR Camera – Never hand over your camera to the unknown for taking pictures while traveling.
- Understand the culture of the place you are traveling. Never be insensitive towards the culture of the country.
- Try to blend with people and enjoy the journey with new learnings.
When we start traveling, we make a lot of travel mistakes. We should not let bad experiences stop us from traveling. I have shared how I overcome my fear of traveling to an unknown destination and explore new places. I have also added tips on how we can avoid making mistakes during our travel. One should never stop traveling to beautiful places. Make a plan, follow your dream, and go on a long vacation you have kept on hold. Travel more – Live More.
