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I don't like traveling anymore

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Re: I don't like traveling anymore

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When you're younger, travel feels like expansion, like leveling up your soul. But over time, especially when you build a life with real depth and connection, the appeal of fleeting experiences starts to fade. You’re not just collecting memories anymore - you're living them.

i went through a similar experience. as a young person i spent all my school and university holidays traveling, only staying a few days in each place. there was no other option really, because i didn't want to outstay my welcome. as i started working i found jobs in remote places and instead of traveling went there to live and work which allowed me to spend more time with the same people and form deeper connections.…

Funny how a time that physically isolated us (like COVID) also nudged so many of us into more intentional, meaningful connections

Re: I don't like traveling anymore

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After 35, you don't like traveling but boy do you like 'Vacationing'. Author is right, after you travel (and slum it a bit) you realize that after surface level cultural/food/history differences everyone kinda/sorta wants similar things in life and while people's life stories are interesting, you start noticing patterns. OTOH, (Caveat:I don't have enough money for this) there is nothing that recharges you more than f…

This!

+ Nature trips. I went to Taiwan for 7 days experiencing cities, shores, mountains, forests, lakes and gorges. Holy cow the most underrated country and travel with a cherry on the pie of having your favourite musician playing at the end of the trip.

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