Not Liking Museums, Changing Plans Last Minute & More; Here Are 11 Confessions Of A Traveholic

It happened when I was flying to Oman, specifically during take-off, that I started thinking about stuff I needed to confess. Travelling a lot doesn’t mean that everything is always smooth, that you make things right, that you are a pro and are brave about whatever happens, or even that you will never book a wrong ticket by mistake. I started making a list in my mind of things I wanted to confess. So I am laying it out bare for you. Enjoy my confessions along with a glimpse of the good and the bad aspects of being a traveholic.

Here Are My Confessions As A Traveholic

1. I Don’t Like Museums

There, I said it. Now don’t judge me for that. I have been to many interesting museums around the world, like Vatican Museums. But honestly speaking, I don’t enjoy all that slow walking and praising the object for 10 minutes. I don’t have any curiosity to know when and how the painting was made. I keep on walking and if I like something, I stop, take a quick look, and move on. Unless it’s a very popular one, I normally don’t visit museums.

2. I Visit Cliché Places

I feel the pressure of visiting crowded tourist attractions when I visit a new country. For instance, going to see Eiffel Tower in Paris, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, or Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The list is long! But sometimes, I can muster up the courage to skip doing such touristy stuff (Can you believe I didn’t see Trevi Fountain when I was in Rome!). But I still do cliché things because I need to show them to my audience via my travelogues and posts.

3. Some places make me cry

Well, I am getting emotional right now because even the memories of such places are too deep! I don’t just hop to new destinations; I also revisit places that mean something to my heart. There are many special places in this world and some of them made me cry. There are 4 possible reasons for that:

The time spent there was so amazing that I miss it.
An extremely special memory is attached to it.
I have no idea when I will be able to go back there.
I simply would like to stay there forever.

The Andaman Islands, India is a perfect example of 4 of these cases. I also miss the girl I was in Barcelona.

4. I Change Plans Last Minute

I don’t want to but I do! This is one of the biggest reasons why I prefer travelling on my own. When I am on a trip, I make all the decisions solely by trusting my gut. I would like to believe that I have developed a strong sense after all these years of travelling solo and I don’t want anyone to doubt me when I cancel or modify something at the very last moment. This doesn’t happen frequently though but when it does, my travel companion gets annoyed with me. I understand that but I can’t do much about it.

5. I Don’t Always Like Local Food

I am not a foodie but I do like trying local dishes. I’ve been disappointed one too many times. Additionally, I am a vegetarian and there have been instances when I couldn’t find anything to eat! Especially in Manila and Jakarta. Though I have learnt to accept it, this is primarily why I haven’t turned vegan. Sometimes I don’t like the taste of a specific famous dish and I wonder why everyone talks so much about it!

Also Read: I Made A Solo Trip To Oman And Here Are The Most Enchanting Places I Explored!

6. I Intentionally Get Lost

Sometimes I look for chances to get lost in a new country. Recently this happened in Bahrain when I didn’t know where I was going and didn’t want to know either. After I was done exploring Bahrain Fort and came out, I kept on walking for a couple of hours and didn’t ask anyone where I exactly was. To top it all, I was out of Bahraini Dinar. I just wanted to see what would happen. The adrenaline rush was too strong in those moments of disorientation. I keep getting lost during my trips and it’s the best feeling ever!

7. I Annoy Travel Companions

I am a solo traveller but once in a blue moon, I do decide to travel with someone. I stop to take pictures all the time and also want them to capture my videos and photos. Also sometimes, a short walk might turn into a long one. That’s a crucial part of my job but I feel that this may annoy whoever’s with me.

8. I Am Always Thinking About The Next Trip

And that includes the times I am already on a trip! I get anxious when I don’t have any booked flight on a future date. I am addicted to browsing through hotels & flights to far ends of the earth, and reorganizing my bucket list. Frequenting travel websites and scanning airfares give me a dopamine hit. I spend 1-2 hours daily on this even when I already have an upcoming planned holiday in a completely different continent.

9. I Often Stay In Cheap Accommodations

I do enjoy luxurious vacations at times but I think of myself as a budget traveller. I always look for ways to cut down on costs. Trust me, there are several ways to do that; spending less on hotels being the most effective one. I have stayed in shabby properties just because of the price. I really don’t mind staying in a cheap hostel as long as I make the trip.

10. I Hate Public Washrooms

I mean, who doesn’t? Especially the ones I have to use on long road trips. But being travellers, we all know that we’ll have to use them sooner or later!

11. I Feel Happy To Be Back At Home

I LOVE travelling! But I also love arriving home after a long trip, sleeping on my bed, using my own bathroom, and telling my friends & family about my travel adventures. However, I feel like this only for a few days and after that, I start thinking about the next trip again.

Also Read: After Visiting 20 States & 6 Union Territories Of India, Here’s Why The Andamans Tempt Me Most!

And my biggest confession is that every night before I sleep, I pray that they invent teleportation very soon!

Cover Image Credits: @strolling_shoes/Instagram

Nancy Johri

Nancy, a solo backpacker and travel enthusiast, has journeyed through 30+ countries, 20 Indian states, and 6 union territories, with many more adventures ahead. After 8 years in a full-time media career, she boldly switched paths to follow her true passion for travel, inspiring others to embrace new destinations and cultures. With her knowledge of Spanish and German, she connects effortlessly with the global travel community, and as a PADI-certified diver, she has explored marine life in the Maldives, Azerbaijan, Oman, Indonesia, UAE, Thailand, and India as of now.

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First Published: June 29, 2023 1:17 AM