Comments on: 8 Tips for Overcoming Homesickness for Women Traveling Alone http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/ Got goals? Need a push in the right direction? You've come to the right place! Fri, 25 May 2012 05:55:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: jane http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-39779 jane Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:28:39 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-39779 Hi I'm in new zealand on my own. just started work as a nurse! I miss my boyfriend terribly but find helps to keep busy sight seeing tours where I usually get chatting with others. I am 24 hours flight from home and if i want to go home I can but I prefer to take the challenge and cherish each moment. I can work out here for a year but probably work for 6 months! once in lifetime opportunity even though it's tough at time the good times outweigh the bad Jane Hi I’m in new zealand on my own. just started work as a nurse! I miss my boyfriend terribly but find helps to keep busy sight seeing tours where I usually get chatting with others. I am 24 hours flight from home and if i want to go home I can but I prefer to take the challenge and cherish each moment. I can work out here for a year but probably work for 6 months! once in lifetime opportunity even though it’s tough at time the good times outweigh the bad

Jane

]]> By: Sissi http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-38770 Sissi Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:09:30 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-38770 I travelled alone so many times around the world and now I can't anymore. I feel so anxious a couple days prior my departure that I cancelled by air ticket several times. The first time it happened was in 2007. I dont know if I suffer of agoraphoabia (the fear to go far of home). It started between 30-40 years old. It is really boring because I like travelling so much. It is not a problem when I stay in Europe where I live. But if I plan going to Asia for example I cant anymore. Are there some of you which experienced that ? I travelled alone so many times around the world and now I can’t anymore. I feel so anxious a couple days prior my departure that I cancelled by air ticket several times. The first time it happened was in 2007. I dont know if I suffer of agoraphoabia (the fear to go far of home). It started between 30-40 years old. It is really boring because I like travelling so much. It is not a problem when I stay in Europe where I live. But if I plan going to Asia for example I cant anymore. Are there some of you which experienced that ?

]]> By: angelface http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-38669 angelface Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:07:13 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-38669 Hi Laurie, I am now in Holland, remember me? 4 months already and I am still home sick and battling depression:( I need to talk to somebody, I hope I can talk to you. Take Care Hi Laurie,

I am now in Holland, remember me?
4 months already and I am still home sick and battling depression:(
I need to talk to somebody, I hope I can talk to you.

Take Care

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-22549 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:37:38 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-22549 Dear AngelFace, I love your name! :-) And I'm so excited for you. I've been to Amsterdam, and LOVED it. The people are so friendly, the cities so clean, and English is spoken everywhere. Well, that's how it was 20 year ago, anyway :-) You would not believe how fast a year goes by, my friend. I lived in Africa for 3 years, and wish I could do it all over again. I didn't savor the moment. Instead, I focused on how homesick I was and I wished I wasn't a woman traveling alone. All I thought about was what I wanted to be different, not what I should be enjoying. I hope you keep in touch while you're in Amsterdam....and I hope you don't feel too homesick! Blessings, Laurie Dear AngelFace,

I love your name! :-)

And I’m so excited for you. I’ve been to Amsterdam, and LOVED it. The people are so friendly, the cities so clean, and English is spoken everywhere. Well, that’s how it was 20 year ago, anyway :-)

You would not believe how fast a year goes by, my friend. I lived in Africa for 3 years, and wish I could do it all over again. I didn’t savor the moment. Instead, I focused on how homesick I was and I wished I wasn’t a woman traveling alone. All I thought about was what I wanted to be different, not what I should be enjoying.

I hope you keep in touch while you’re in Amsterdam….and I hope you don’t feel too homesick!

Blessings,
Laurie

]]> By: AngelFace http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-22497 AngelFace Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:22:02 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-22497 Hi Laurie! I love your article! Next month, I will go to Amsterdam and spend a year there as an Au pair. Thinking about it, I feel homesick already! I researched on how to overcome homesickness and good thing I found this article! This made me realized that I really should savor the moment and think about it as a once in a life time experience. If only I could tag my boyfriend along, it would be awesome, I guess I just have to keep our communication open until we see each other again! Thanks Laurie! Hi Laurie!

I love your article! Next month, I will go to Amsterdam and spend a year there as an Au pair. Thinking about it, I feel homesick already! I researched on how to overcome homesickness and good thing I found this article! This made me realized that I really should savor the moment and think about it as a once in a life time experience. If only I could tag my boyfriend along, it would be awesome, I guess I just have to keep our communication open until we see each other again! Thanks Laurie!

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-22377 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:09:51 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-22377 Dear Melissa, I'm glad you found these tips for homesickness - I hope they show you you're not the only lonely woman traveling alone :-) When I was in Prague a couple years ago, the weather SUCKED. It rained/snowed/rained for the whole five days, and the Charles Bridge was half closed due to upgrading construction. I was so disappointed; I really wanted a better experience of Prague. Are you staying in a hostel? When I travel alone, I always stay in hostels so I can meet other tourists. Even if I don't hang out with or go sightseeing with them, I find it comforting to just listen to their conversations in the dorm rooms and at the tables. Truthfully, I'd rather listen than talk, so eavesdropping is perfect for me. The month will go by so fast...and when you get home, you might even wish you were back in Prague! And, these times of homesickness, isolation, pain, and struggle really are the best things that could happen to us. I spent 3 years teaching in Africa, and found it so difficult. I was lonely, and didn't connect with many of the teachers I worked with. But, looking back, I wish I could do it over and let go of my homesickness and fear. Let me know how you're doing - I'd love to hear how you're spending your days. Blessings, and happy trails to you, Laurie Dear Melissa,

I’m glad you found these tips for homesickness – I hope they show you you’re not the only lonely woman traveling alone :-)

When I was in Prague a couple years ago, the weather SUCKED. It rained/snowed/rained for the whole five days, and the Charles Bridge was half closed due to upgrading construction. I was so disappointed; I really wanted a better experience of Prague.

Are you staying in a hostel? When I travel alone, I always stay in hostels so I can meet other tourists. Even if I don’t hang out with or go sightseeing with them, I find it comforting to just listen to their conversations in the dorm rooms and at the tables. Truthfully, I’d rather listen than talk, so eavesdropping is perfect for me.

The month will go by so fast…and when you get home, you might even wish you were back in Prague! And, these times of homesickness, isolation, pain, and struggle really are the best things that could happen to us. I spent 3 years teaching in Africa, and found it so difficult. I was lonely, and didn’t connect with many of the teachers I worked with. But, looking back, I wish I could do it over and let go of my homesickness and fear.

Let me know how you’re doing – I’d love to hear how you’re spending your days.

Blessings, and happy trails to you,
Laurie

]]> By: Melissa http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-22340 Melissa Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:34:10 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-22340 Thank you for this. I am in Prague for a month, and I have never felt homesick before until this time. I don't know why. I feel so alone. The weather is bad, too, which doesn't help. I'm here taking classes for a month, and I am not even looking forward to it anymore. I am trying to remember that it is only a month! But every time I sit still all I want to do is cry. It's helpful to know that I am not the only person who feels this way sometimes. For now I'm just trying to get through it. Thank you for this. I am in Prague for a month, and I have never felt homesick before until this time. I don’t know why. I feel so alone. The weather is bad, too, which doesn’t help. I’m here taking classes for a month, and I am not even looking forward to it anymore. I am trying to remember that it is only a month! But every time I sit still all I want to do is cry. It’s helpful to know that I am not the only person who feels this way sometimes. For now I’m just trying to get through it.

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-15462 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:18:42 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-15462 Dear Amber, I'm glad you shared your story here -- and very sorry to hear that you're so homesick and ready to go home! I've traveled alone alot, and know how lonely it can get. And yes, I think your words will help other women who are struggling with homesickness! They'll see they're not alone. I encourage you to find someone at the hostel who is a kindred spirit. You'll feel so much better if you connect with someone you have things in common with -- someone you can talk to about how you feel. You're not the only one traveling alone for months, and you're definitely not the only one struggling with homesickness! The trick is to find people in the same boat as you. Let me know how you're doing... Blessings, Laurie Dear Amber,

I’m glad you shared your story here — and very sorry to hear that you’re so homesick and ready to go home! I’ve traveled alone alot, and know how lonely it can get.

And yes, I think your words will help other women who are struggling with homesickness! They’ll see they’re not alone.

I encourage you to find someone at the hostel who is a kindred spirit. You’ll feel so much better if you connect with someone you have things in common with — someone you can talk to about how you feel. You’re not the only one traveling alone for months, and you’re definitely not the only one struggling with homesickness! The trick is to find people in the same boat as you.

Let me know how you’re doing…

Blessings,
Laurie

]]> By: Amber http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-14684 Amber Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:22:47 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-14684 Hi. I also found your article after doing a search desperate for some help in combating the emotional confussion of homesickness. I have been travelling for four months but have a year off work and a ticket valid for 12 months. At this juncture however I feel I want to go home now. I am travelling solo and the last six weeks have been a struggle. I haven't meet many people and have hit a depression. I can't get motivated to do anything as the thought of doing things alone is now too much. People say get out and meet people but I'm not actually finding it that easy. Plus I think my mood is such that I'm not approachable and would make awful company. I feel like I've failed by going home early and such stick out the coming months even if I'm miserable. Part of me feels like this trip was just running away from everything at home and actually I want to go home and tackle things head on; like find another job, do some volunteer work, and join some clubs, rather than leaving it for another 7 months. Being on my own I also have far too much time to think and even with this time my feelings seem no clearer! I talk regullarly with family and friends but don't want to much about how low I feel as they'll worry. It has helped writting this all down here but just makes me feel emotional and when staying in hostels with not a private place to yourself the red eyed, just-been-crying look isn't a good one! Thanks for the opportunity to vent if nothing else. I also hope this posts helps anyone else that is also beating themselves up, feeling low, or just emotional. You're not alone and we are only human at the end of the day :o) Best wishes. Hi. I also found your article after doing a search desperate for some help in combating the emotional confussion of homesickness. I have been travelling for four months but have a year off work and a ticket valid for 12 months. At this juncture however I feel I want to go home now. I am travelling solo and the last six weeks have been a struggle. I haven’t meet many people and have hit a depression. I can’t get motivated to do anything as the thought of doing things alone is now too much. People say get out and meet people but I’m not actually finding it that easy. Plus I think my mood is such that I’m not approachable and would make awful company. I feel like I’ve failed by going home early and such stick out the coming months even if I’m miserable. Part of me feels like this trip was just running away from everything at home and actually I want to go home and tackle things head on; like find another job, do some volunteer work, and join some clubs, rather than leaving it for another 7 months. Being on my own I also have far too much time to think and even with this time my feelings seem no clearer! I talk regullarly with family and friends but don’t want to much about how low I feel as they’ll worry. It has helped writting this all down here but just makes me feel emotional and when staying in hostels with not a private place to yourself the red eyed, just-been-crying look isn’t a good one! Thanks for the opportunity to vent if nothing else. I also hope this posts helps anyone else that is also beating themselves up, feeling low, or just emotional. You’re not alone and we are only human at the end of the day :o ) Best wishes.

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/women-traveling-alone-how-to-overcome-homesickness/comment-page-1/#comment-13207 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:46:27 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=374#comment-13207 Laura, Thanks for your tips how to overcome homesickness tips for women traveling alone! It sounds like you've had quite the adventure -- I can't imagine traveling for 7 months. What a life changing experience it must've been....you won't be the same woman when you get home! Laura,

Thanks for your tips how to overcome homesickness tips for women traveling alone! It sounds like you’ve had quite the adventure — I can’t imagine traveling for 7 months. What a life changing experience it must’ve been….you won’t be the same woman when you get home!

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