Comments on: 10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them

By: Jeffery Patch

Jeffery Patch — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:46:31 +0000

Amen Kirsten! I used to be a vegetarian but now eat poultry regularly. Rarely will I eat red meat but I’ll give just about anything a try now. I’m looking forward to guinea pig in Peru! :)

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:44:47 +0000

I’m a vegetarian and have been for 10 years but when I travel, I let myself try the cool local delicacies, even if they’re meat. Come on, if I pass up the chance to eat things like guinea pig or cow’s brains, when am I going to get another opportunity?! Certainly not at home! An occasional cheat-meal is allowed in my book if it enhances your unique experiences and cultural knowledge :)

By: Caroline in the City

Caroline in the City — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:35:37 +0000

Great post. I am about to plan a solo trip to Europe and the Middle East and these are my exact fears.

By: Emily @ Maiden Voyage

Emily @ Maiden Voyage — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:33:36 +0000

How funny…I have felt every one of these at one point or another. For some of these, it was because it was for the first time and everything was new, like the being alone thing (I survived a few nights in Paris alone and don’t know French – a mini-victory!). I’m an extremely picky eater so that’s one thing I still sometimes fret about, but the only other one that really worries me is getting lost (it’s happened several times to me, often not a big deal but one time it was pretty awful). I agree with Jack, though — finding good bathrooms, or finding bathrooms at all, is definitely a concern of mine! I’ve seen some scary toilets in my travels, and other times been denied bathrooms (though sometimes I pay them off by buying a water bottle or something).

By: What We’re Reading: September 4, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World

What We’re Reading: September 4, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:58:43 +0000

[...] on Have Pack Will Travel, Jeff Patch has a great article entitled “10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them“. It addresses his previous week’s article — “Fear: The Enemy of [...]

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:34:20 +0000

The fear of flying? Nah, strapping yourself into a metal tube and literally hurling yourself across the earth! Nah, we’ve figured that one out! Of all these, I probably worry most about not having a place to stay when arriving in a new city or village. I usually just grab the first somewhat acceptable place I see, knowing that I will in all likelihood check out when I see it in the harsh light of morning. Been to a few dumps because of this concern!

By: jim Pickell

jim Pickell — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:00:36 +0000

Uhhh, number 1 should be flying

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:22:32 +0000

Thanks for the tips! Saftey is always my concern and I agree with Jack with the bathroom issues.

By: Jeffery Patch

Jeffery Patch — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:39:51 +0000

Jack,

I intentionally left that out. This article is about things that people may fear, but shouldn’t. I wouldn’t be a good proponent of travel if I told them that they should, in fact, be scared to death of bathrooms around the world!

I kid :)

My first scary bathroom was in Morocco. I’m still trying to decide if I used it properly or not.

By: Jack Graham

Jack Graham — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:46:05 +0000

You left out bathrooms. Guess you’ve never been to China or India. :)