Comments on: What is a “Holiday” for a Full-Time Traveler?

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:19:14 +0000

In reply to Amber. Hey Amber, Absolutely! I wrote this article quite a few years ago, but I must admit work-life balance continues to be a moving target, given that travel is both work but also fun and a lifestyle choice.

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:48:09 +0000

I completely relate to this! I agree that it’s all about your mindset–if your goal is to relax, it’ll probably be a more relaxing trip. It can be hard to set boundaries when the lines in your life get blurry.

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:33:38 +0000

In reply to Tara.

Hi Tara,
Indeed it is a bit of a paradox – it’s important to take time off to get some real rest and be productive, but it’s hard to rest when there’s work to do!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:43:22 +0000

Whether in my teaching career or working as a freelancer and entrepreneur, I wholly relate to the scratching feeling during time off of all the work that’s piled up. Can’t seem to shake that one yet! During Christmas this year I took 3 days to do a puzzle, eat, and rest. It’s the first time I felt “rested” in more months than I’d like to count. Thank goodness for stat holidays!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:45:22 +0000

In reply to Tim.

Hi Tim,
Funny that it was both relaxing and stressful! But you’re right; once you let go, it can be quite relaxing – especially if the scenery fits.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 05:19:25 +0000

Nora,
Both of the most relaxing vacations I ever had involved having no internet access, although it drove me crazy at the same time. The first was at a backpackers “hotel” on lake Atitlan in Guatemala. No WIFI, no internet, actually no electricity (they handed you a candle when you checked in) 2 minutes of solar heated hot water (a hose strung out on the roof). But it was so relaxing lying in a hammock looking at the lake. And the owner was a gourmet chef who offered wonderful dinners for a few bucks. The only way to get there was by boat across the lake.

The other was on a cruise which prevented me from using my laptop (since I was too cheap to pay their exorbitant connection fees) so I only checked email at Internet cafes at ports of call. Which was a nice balance… relax, prepared meals, entertainment, check email occasionally.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:59:03 +0000

In reply to Stevie Dean.

Hey Stevie – Good for you for actually unplugging! That’s the absolute hardest part for me….I don’t do it gracefully.
Oh…the food in Vietnam….don’t get me started!

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/vietnam-food-culture-coffee-street-food-and-hygiene/

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/back-of-the-bike-in-saigon/

Whoops; too late. I got started! 🙂

By: Stevie Dean

Stevie Dean — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:35:45 +0000

Hey, Interesting article, i recently found myself trying to get into the ‘holiday mode’ on a break from living in South Korea to Vietnam!,
to be honest it took me almost a week to unplug and tell myself its ok to be a tourist now!
I think i felt a bit guilty for leaving and traveling the world is just the norm for us i guess, but when you tell others your going on ‘holiday’ from your normal expat life, those “back home” as it were must be a little green!?.

but any how i had a blast the following 2 weeks chilling out around hoi an non stop eating! 🙂

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57:24 +0000

In reply to john@discoverydiscovery. Hey John - Interesting! Again I think a holiday is much more about a change of routine and mindset than it is about anything else. Cheers!

By: john@discoverydiscovery

john@discoverydiscovery — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:20:58 +0000

honestly, holiday for me is when I am at home for months and without going anywhere..traveling is jus normal for me.