Comments on: 7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Travel https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/ Travel Better, Cheaper, Longer Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:49:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Brian Ferret https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1188709 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:59:38 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1188709 Like others, thanks for the tidbits. This is probably one of the better lists nomads can review each day to stay motivated.

It gets lonely sometimes, so it helps to stay mentally active and thoughtful of the next thing to do.

]]> By: elizabeth https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1188403 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:48:14 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1188403 In reply to Lyndsay.

I definitely agree that reading lots of travel blogs is great inspiration. Nothing like good old-fashioned jealousy to keep you motivated!

Really good tips – thanks,

]]> By: monica paz https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1188402 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:47:17 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1188402 In reply to Lyndsay.

yes i know what you mean, sometimes we feel overwhelmed with the job, and be so tired sometimes that we rather lay in the couch, to watch a movie and forget all about office, just to think in move to fill baggage and think where we could go, mmmhhh, sometimes i return more exhausted form a trip, and thinking about if would be better stay home sleeping. But sincerely, i love to meet new people and places, and eat delicious regional meals so, when someone asks me out for a trip, i definitely accept !!!!, and more if it is free for me,lol.

]]> By: Ofelia https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1188399 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:45:36 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1188399 In reply to Lyndsay.

Hello Lynsday, I am in the same situation, I need a change, and the excuses come one by one everyday. But I have a new plan, every month check my options and take one. This month for example I Take a Course near Cancún, Quintana Roo. In Chetumal, the Capital City. Warm Regards

]]> By: Adam https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1187484 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 04:41:14 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1187484 Great insights and advice. Anything we do full time tends to become stale which is why it’s important to try new things and discover new places.

Thanks for sharing Matt.

Adam

]]> By: Kathleen Pacheco https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1187226 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:51:39 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1187226 Little by little we are traveling. Next month? To see Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, and then the rest of our time in Ireland. Whole trip? About a month. In Oct. we’ll be in Fla. for a conference and then a cruise. It’s so much fun! We also have a website set up, and we’re learning how to work Word Press. We love reading your tips and tricks, and your advice is amazing! We’re celebrating our 71 and 72 birthdays next month, too. Happy trails! Thanks Matt.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-1187135 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:42:46 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-1187135 Oh Matt, when I read your articles, I always feel like I’m reading my best friend. Your way of putting things is so relatable. I love your style. And yes taking time for yourself to put things in order in your head is super important. No matter how you do it (for you, it’s binge watching movies and relaxing (actually same for me as well :), for others it would be calling home and talking with family members, etc), taking a break from whatever is causing you stress is not emphasized enough. Our society (and technology) pushes us to look and act a certain way, but I feel like it’s most often portrayed as fake. Nobody is perfect and when you talk about it (like you did here), it makes everybody feel like they can relate. So thank you 😉

]]> By: Sima https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-888188 Thu, 21 May 2015 16:33:26 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-888188 I love these tips and the links are great. I think taking a break is huge. Sometimes the go-go life is tiring and taking sometime to just go somewhere and work for a bit is a great way to gather your sanity. I also love the tips about learning a language. It’s really important to learn a few key phrases. It makes a huge difference in staying motivated and getting to know the culture.

]]> By: Bianca https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-866736 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:40:07 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-866736 I’ve recently started planning a trip to Southeast Asia and my main concern is keeping the motivation to follow through. I have a terrible habit of coming up with great life changing ideas that just go away after a few weeks. Well, I want to stick with this one. I have a year until the date I chose to leave and I’m starting my journey in South Korea so I can visit my family first and then going to Thailand. My question is, do you think it would be a good idea to book a plane ticket now, 11 months out where prices are half of what they are, to keep myself motivated to stick with my plan?

]]> By: Gordon https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/stay-motivated/#comment-577907 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:46:28 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=25338#comment-577907 Thanks, I do feel washed out before I travel or even during. Your advice helps.
I have been to France Bastille day Carcassonne , France Lot Dordoign area and am off to Portugal, rip curl surf fest, peniche. Then Berlin November (never been) and last Marrakech (never been).
The power of cheap flights, not one cost me over a hundred pounds. If you wish more info let me know.
How did you like Iceland.

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