How To Recharge And Protect Your Travel Energy
13 proven tips to help you maintain your travel focus and avoid getting mentally overloaded
As travelers, we’ve all ‘hit the mental travel wall’—you know, when visiting another church, museum, or antiquity sounds as inviting as a trip to the dentist. Whether you travel solo, or with others, you’ve probably experienced this low energy and fatigue during your travels.
It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert (Newsflash—we all have traits of both)—it’s critical to take steps that work for you to recharge and protect your energy while globetrotting.
WHEN WILL I LEARN
I experienced travel fatigue last weekend in Brussels, Belgium, when feeling exhausted from Saturday’s epic trip to Luxembourg. Sunday morning, I awoke with sore feet (again), a foggy brain, and the energy of a limp dill pickle. Still, I thought, “Oh, I’ll wander down to the historic grand plaza for a leisurely cappuccino, croissant, and relaxation. Maybe some cool jazz will float through the soft air.” Famous last words.