{"id":871144,"date":"2022-10-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=871144"},"modified":"2025-03-05T10:40:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:40:31","slug":"nervous-heres-how-to-overcome-travel-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/nervous-heres-how-to-overcome-travel-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Nervous of travelling? Here&#8217;s how to overcome travel anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travel anxiety stops us in our tracks. As soon as we dream of a blissful escape&#8230; endless worries and \u2018what ifs\u2019 creep in and spoil the party. And likewise, when we arrive, adjusting to an unfamiliar setting can quicken our heart rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way \u2013 because these nerve-easing tips will help you embrace the full beauty of destinations like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-travel-anxiety\"><strong>What is travel anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/ashley-light-SDIUwZXTNU8-unsplash-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"elderly male traveller\" class=\"wp-image-871165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ashley-light-SDIUwZXTNU8-unsplash-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ashley-light-SDIUwZXTNU8-unsplash-1-330x219.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ashley-light-SDIUwZXTNU8-unsplash-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfamiliarity can make us anxious. And this is especially true during travel since its very nature is about exploring new and unfamiliar places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the shock of unknown places and cultures (including those that use a different language from your own) to busy airports, turbulence and jetlag&#8230; to heaving tourist crowds&#8230; to worries about the children, pets or unread work emails at home \u2013 travel anxiety strikes us all in different ways. And at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to soak in the wonders of a travel destination when our mind is racing. Agreed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/our-work\/public-engagement\/world-mental-health-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Mental Health Day 2022<\/a> \u2013 \u2018Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8 easy ways to overcome travel anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to throw yourself into your next adventure? Read on to do it with a calm mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built your safety net<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/revolt-6V2vCZ2hYtY-unsplash-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"a world map can help you beat travel anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-871162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revolt-6V2vCZ2hYtY-unsplash-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revolt-6V2vCZ2hYtY-unsplash-330x193.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/revolt-6V2vCZ2hYtY-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/anticipatory-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anticipatory anxiety<\/a> to run riot on the road. Meaning we worry about things that might go wrong (even though they have not happened yet). So to keep this part of our mind relaxed and focus on what\u2019s in front of you, here are a handful of things you can do to build your safety net before you jet off and wave those worries goodbye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be clear on essential flight information and country entry requirements.<\/li><li>Sort your travel insurance details.<\/li><li>Store a back-up credit card in a safe place.<\/li><li>Keep a destination map in your back pocket.<\/li><li>Make a note of the nearest hospital in case of emergency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/booking-travel-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking travel for 2023? Here are 10 essential tips to follow<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let go of your idealised vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weeks and months leading up to your trip is a strange time. It\u2019s so easy for your mind to take over and fantasise about what\u2019s to come \u2013 and for travel anxiety to rear its head. We find ourselves looking up pictures of mouth-watering Japanese sushi, rolling Tuscan hills and idyllic Swiss villages during work calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this puts pressure on our vacation as we cling to an idealised version in our head. Meaning anything different to this vision, in reality, inevitably feels like a disappointment. And we find ourselves fretting over tiny details as we travel \u2013 panicking when things don\u2019t go as expected and we have to adjust our plans. But don\u2019t worry: our next tip will help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be adaptable and flexible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/Trafalgar_real_ease_scandinavia.jpg\" alt=\"be flexible on tour\" class=\"wp-image-870952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Trafalgar_real_ease_scandinavia.jpg 981w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Trafalgar_real_ease_scandinavia-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All great travellers learn to adapt and be flexible. It\u2019s the nature of the game. So the next time an enormous queue stops you in your tracks or poor weather prevents your plans \u2013 it\u2019s time to think on your feet. Trust your instincts and wander down narrow, cobbled lanes following your nose. Ask locals for recommendations. Or hire some bikes and meander Amsterdam\u2019s labyrinthine lanes. The world really is your oyster when you open your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/the-worlds-most-tranquil-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find headspace in the world\u2019s most tranquil spaces<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reach out to your family and friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling solo doesn\u2019t have to mean leaving everyone behind. Sometimes all it takes for us to feel settled is a call to back home. That being said, scheduling a call with family or a close friend during your trip can be an excellent way to beat travel anxiety. Plus it&#8217;s a great way to tell them about your adventures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-to-overcome-your-fears-about-solo-travel-and-why-you-should\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy tips to overcome your fears about solo travel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bring home comforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, bringing home comforts like a favourite pillow or book can help you feel grounded and at ease in a destination quickly. This will inject familiarity into an unfamiliar setting \u2013 and make you feel comfortable enough to immerse yourself in your new culture and surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do little things to relax your mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/Large-SWS-Spain-Las-Casas-de-la-Juderia-Hotel-Seville-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"beat travel anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-871157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-SWS-Spain-Las-Casas-de-la-Juderia-Hotel-Seville-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-SWS-Spain-Las-Casas-de-la-Juderia-Hotel-Seville-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-SWS-Spain-Las-Casas-de-la-Juderia-Hotel-Seville.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health practices are still effective abroad. So whatever your favourites are \u2013 whether that be breathing exercises, meditation, saying positive affirmations, online therapy or simply doing something you love each day (like running, taking photos, reading a book or listening to music) \u2013 it\u2019s important to make time for your mind to keep travel anxiety at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Less is more \u2013 try a shorter trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s less room for travel anxiety during shorter trips. And experience tells us they can be incredibly enriching. That\u2019s why we suggest drawing up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/winter-travel-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel goals<\/a> and planning a short break \u2013 whether that\u2019s a long weekend or a week-long trip \u2013 to stay present and make every moment count. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/ways-to-go\/short-breaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Short breaks with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join a Trafalgar travel tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/Large-BMG-Australia-Tasmania-Mount-Gnomon-Farm-with-Guy-Robertson-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Trafalgar Travel tours\" class=\"wp-image-871155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-BMG-Australia-Tasmania-Mount-Gnomon-Farm-with-Guy-Robertson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-BMG-Australia-Tasmania-Mount-Gnomon-Farm-with-Guy-Robertson-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Large-BMG-Australia-Tasmania-Mount-Gnomon-Farm-with-Guy-Robertson.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to detailed travel itineraries full of must-see attractions, immersive cultural experiences, hidden gems, plus meals and accommodation \u2013 joining a Trafalgar tour is a brilliant way to beat travel anxiety. They allow you to soak up the best of the world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">without the stress of the &#8216;what ifs\u2019<\/a> because all the details are taken care of by us. We promise you\u2019ll meet plenty of friendly faces along the way, including a helpful on-the-road team who will be by your side 24\/7, guiding you as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guests<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/activities\/2023-on-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlock the World: Save 10% on worldwide tours*<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ready to explore the world without travel anxiety? Tell us what tip you most resonate with in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel anxiety stops us in our tracks. As soon as we dream of a blissful escape&#8230; endless worries and \u2018what ifs\u2019 creep in and spoil the party. And likewise, when we arrive, adjusting to an unfamiliar setting can quicken our heart rates. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way \u2013 because these nerve-easing tips [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":871201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4908],"tags":[14405,21884,22372],"class_list":["post-871144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips-news","tag-mental-health","tag-travel-and-mental-health","tag-world-mental-health-day"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nervous of travelling? 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