What travel advice would you share with your younger self? Btw I offer travel support services; love helping people! Find out more here: betterndtravel.com
Hi! Thank you so much. Great advice there! I will get my son to watch as he is far more likely yo listen to you than me. I went to Australia on my own at 24 and could have done with the advice then as I was petrified.
I went from the UK to Australia. Before that the furthest I'd been was Greece with friends. I've shown him the video, and he was very impressed. He says thank you it will be very useful xxx
I wished I could expres earlier what I wanted on holiday. I have selective mutism.. and severe alexithymia. So I just followed the flock (family) and was always stressed out in some way or another. Because I didn't know what to do or where to go! But intrinsically knew it wasnt for me. So when I moved out I went on hiking trip in a group. Not a good fit, don't like groups, but better than a beach holiday.. now I travel by bike alone in a neurodivergent way.. and learning every year/trip. It doesn't matter where ever you travel, you will always take yourself with you. Traveling is not an escape but a testiment of how well you survive and adapt. (For me!) It is trial and error but if you really want to there is a way to get there. Just take small steps.. and analyse to see what you can learn for a next time. If you think you are not yet able to travel you can practice at home or in your own country. Taking a bus, train or overnight at a friend's house. It doent need to across the border. (This is more for europeans)
I really appreciate you sharing your story! Your insights are incredibly valuable for those who might feel the same way. That's really cool you found a way to travel that works best for you. Is this a motor bike or bicycle? Following the 'flock' makes sense when when younger because you don't have the language or even the concept that you should do ask for something different (at least that was my experience, and when I did it was often a NO anyway)
What travel advice would you share with your younger self?
Btw I offer travel support services; love helping people! Find out more here: betterndtravel.com
I think you are so brave. You have followed your dream and it’s so great to see.
Lovely countryside.
Hi! Thank you so much. Great advice there! I will get my son to watch as he is far more likely yo listen to you than me. I went to Australia on my own at 24 and could have done with the advice then as I was petrified.
Were you traveling from a long distance too (I am assuming yes!)... P.S. Let me know what he thinks :)
I went from the UK to Australia. Before that the furthest I'd been was Greece with friends. I've shown him the video, and he was very impressed. He says thank you it will be very useful xxx
I wished I could expres earlier what I wanted on holiday. I have selective mutism.. and severe alexithymia. So I just followed the flock (family) and was always stressed out in some way or another. Because I didn't know what to do or where to go! But intrinsically knew it wasnt for me. So when I moved out I went on hiking trip in a group. Not a good fit, don't like groups, but better than a beach holiday.. now I travel by bike alone in a neurodivergent way.. and learning every year/trip.
It doesn't matter where ever you travel, you will always take yourself with you. Traveling is not an escape but a testiment of how well you survive and adapt. (For me!) It is trial and error but if you really want to there is a way to get there. Just take small steps.. and analyse to see what you can learn for a next time.
If you think you are not yet able to travel you can practice at home or in your own country. Taking a bus, train or overnight at a friend's house. It doent need to across the border. (This is more for europeans)
I really appreciate you sharing your story! Your insights are incredibly valuable for those who might feel the same way. That's really cool you found a way to travel that works best for you. Is this a motor bike or bicycle?
Following the 'flock' makes sense when when younger because you don't have the language or even the concept that you should do ask for something different (at least that was my experience, and when I did it was often a NO anyway)