A strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world. This is the definition of Wanderlust. Wanderlust may reflect an intense urge for self-development by experiencing the unknown, confronting unforeseen challenges, getting to know unfamiliar cultures, ways of life and behaviors. For people with Wanderlust, the desire to travel can be so intense that it can alter a person’s mood. I know from personal experience how moody and unhappy I become when I don’t have a trip, big or small, planned and on the calendar for the near future. It’s almost like a drug except it’s legal. I wonder what the commercial for that would sound like?
“Do you have internal yearnings to see other cities, countries and/or experience other cultures other than your own? When you watch tv and movies, do you sometimes find yourself more interested in the locale of the story rather than the story itself? Do the number of travel bloggers you follow on Instagram outnumber the number of your actual friends you follow? When other people complain about the experience of going to and being in the airport, do you outwardly agree with them while internally the thought of being in an airport even excites you? Do you already think about and start planning your next trip before you even finished with the trip you’re currently on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are you may have a condition called Wanderlust.
Hi, I’m Kevin and I began experiencing some of these symptoms as early as 5 years old. Like most people with Wanderlust, I suffered in silence for most of life for fear of being judged. Well, I will suffer in silence no more. I want everyone to know, I have Wanderlust. While there’s no cure for it, there is a treatment. It’s called Travel.
Travel, when done regularly makes you more confident to walk through life as a wander luster. It feeds the soul, mind, and spirit. It answers the on going question of how does everyone else live on a day to day basis. While it may not totally cure your curiosity of other cultures and seeing the world, it does, however satisfy the craving. It also fits all budgets.
I am so happy to be on Travel. It has changed my world. That’s why I’m coming forward. If my story can help one person get treatment for their Wanderlust, then it’s all been worth it.
*side effects of travel may include sudden feelings of euphoria and excitement and could lead to addictive behavior to travel. In the event of any of these, consult a fellow Wanderluster and travel more.
Do your self a favor, get diagnosed and travel.
This has been brought you by the lovers of travel.”
Remember, it’s not the distance you travel that’s important. What’s important is that you feed your inner soul with wonder. It could be anything from taking a road trip to hopping on a plane. It’s traveling outside of your sandbox and world and exploring new ones.
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