Wind in My Hair, Namibia © SqueakyMarmot
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It’s inevitable: you’ve got the travel bug, but some (most) of your friends and family simply don’t. Worse yet: they just don’t understand how important it is to you.
One year ago today, Amanda Kendle explored this little road block in How to Explain the Travel Bug to Those Who Just Don’t Have It:
You announce to your friends or family that you’re planning yet another trip. Instead of being excited or even plain jealous, these people just look at you quizzically, totally unable to comprehend why you would want to go away again, and especially to a place they’ve barely heard of or can’t imagine in their entire lives ever wanting to visit.
These are people who don’t understand the travel bug.
I’m guessing there are quite a few travelers out there who have experienced this situation and I sympathize with you. If you’d really like these people to understand why you’re hitting the road again — or if it’s important that they do, because they’re your significant other or someone else affected by your travels — here are a few ways I’ve found to try to get them a bit more on side.
Check out the full post and share your experiences in the comments section!