Have you ever showed up to a destination for vacation and been utterly disappointed?
Plenty of people plan trips to exotic places with hopes that it will change their lives forever.
Unfortunately, many of the same people find themselves totally bummed out by their surroundings.
TikToker @JessLouiseEllis shared a video breaking down the number one piece of travel advice she loves to give other people.
Don’t force yourself to follow someone else’s itinerary
According to Jess, it’s crucial that we change our mind from what we should do to what we want to do!
She says that although there are tons of lists we can acknowledge filled with “must try” activities and excursions, there’s no reason we should feel like we’re forced to do things that don’t actually bring us joy, peace, or happiness.
You can potentially ruin your entire vacation by forcing yourself to do things you don’t want to do, just because you think you have to!
Since all of those lists have been written by people who have their own personal opinions, it’s okay if you disagree with those lists and come up with your own decisions about where you want to go and how you want to spend your time.
Jess’s comment section is filled with people who totally resonate with her message.
- “Such a good point! Travel is personal. Do what you want to do.“
- “That’s such good advice. I sometimes feel bad when I skip on sightseeing to spend a day doing nothing in the hotel, but I feel so good after.”
- “Lose the Instagram attitude! It’s your holiday.”
- “So true! I’m not an outdoorsy type so when my colleagues went hiking, I had much more fun visiting the local farmers market and eating local food.”
- “This is brilliant! Spot on.“
What are your thoughts on all this? Let us know in the comment section below.
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