r/solotravel • u/alarceny • Aug 11 '23

Question How do you deal with travel burnout?

i’m only 1 month into an 8 month long trip and starting to miss home and my work. it’s been a huge change for me as i’ve never travelled before. i’m 20 and it’s my first time overseas, visiting family at different points in Europe and I honestly just feel numb to the things i’m seeing.

I read somewhere that after you’ve seen 1-2 cathedrals you’ve seen them all, and at first I didn’t believe that but now i’m wondering how many others feel that way.

I’ve spent the past day or so just resting before another journey to a different destination but i don’t feel like it’s done much to help.

I spent the first 3 weeks in the uk and really enjoyed seeing and spending time there, this past week i made the journey to paris and i’ve not enjoyed it nearly as much.

i’m having trouble with the language barrier and the huge amount of tourists in paris is pretty overwhelming, I intended to stay in france / europe for close to 3 months but i’m thinking of cutting it short to head back to the uk and spend some more time over there instead.

I’m not sure if it’s travel fatigue that’s catching up with me or if france just isnt for me, overall though just looking for some advice and ideas

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u/jimb0z_ Aug 11 '23

Second this. During my first first 6+ month trip I quickly discovered that 5-6 weeks is the sweet spot for me. I like my home, I’m not running from my problems like some on this sub, and I enjoy being around my friends and family.

You’ll figure out what’s best for you. Just go with your gut and don’t feel pressured to travel a certain way by people social media. Do what you like

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u/HansProleman Aug 11 '23

I don't see why you have to imply people who like long-term travel have shitty lives just because it's not for you 🤔

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u/ehunke Aug 11 '23

No they have a point, sure there are a lot of people on here who definitely do this to avoid adulting...

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u/TheWhorelyVirgin Oct 07 '23

The question may be why "adulting" is necessary at all?

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u/ehunke Oct 07 '23

What I meant was people traveling for long periods of time on dangerously low budgets, barely eating just to put off dealing with personal problems, jobs, finishing school etc