Comments on: Taking the Plunge: How to Conquer Your Fears Through Travel

By: Taylor Hendricksen

Taylor Hendricksen — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:33:53 +0000

Absolutely LOVE this article! This is the exact same process that I’ve been going through for a while now. I am amazed at the fear of the unknown that everyone seems to have. We’re not scared of the actual travels or perils, we’re scared of not knowing what’s going to happen.

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By: diane hinzey

diane hinzey — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:47:35 +0000

Great article – loved the black and white photo – I also am a vagabond… may we always live with our face to the wind!

island girl

By: Ash @ The Middle Finger Project

Ash @ The Middle Finger Project — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:33:12 +0000

Travel has always been my number one tool in battling fear – whenever I feel myself slipping backward into a state of anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty, I hop on a plane. Just this past weekend I bought a ticket to Santiago, Chile, and am here now, for that very reason. So happy to see so many people finding the courage to do the same – despite all of the doubts that can arise!

By: Kris the Vagabond

Kris the Vagabond — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:47:11 +0000

I am terrified of snakes. And I mean REALLY terrified. So my friend and I are planning to go to the Mangum Rattlesnake Roundup in Mangum, Oklahoma next year. I know it is not impressive as your experience, but I hope my little baby step will at least be a good road trip and help me conquer my fear a little.

Congrats on your amazing accomplishment!

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By: Vagabond Roots

Vagabond Roots — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:19:49 +0000

Congrats on taking the dive! I have a paralysing fear of water that I’m slowly taking steps to overcome so I can actually know how hard that must have been and only guess at how amazing it was to finally get past it!

By: Lisa E

Lisa E — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:27:12 +0000

I also believe that travel is a great way to overcome fear. I once had to cross a jungle suspension bridge (that had no arm rails) over a river full of huge boulders. I wasn’t afraid of heights, but definitely of falling. Somehow I made it across.

A year later, when I needed to face my fear of public speaking, I was able to take it on and begin the process of overcoming it. Recalling how I’d crossed the bridge definitely helped…

Thanks for sharing this. I admire you for having taken the plunge and for having shared the story!

By: jess2010

jess2010 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:36:27 +0000

I really enjoyed this- I find traveling is such a great way to force myself to try new things I could easily avoid at home.

You should check out http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com
This girl has tried some crazy impressive things.

By: Robin Folliard

Robin Folliard — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:51:19 +0000

Great article – I would love to do the same