Comments on: Fear: The Enemy of Travel http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/ Travel tips and stories for backpackers, budget travelers, and those wanting to discover the world through something more than a simple vacation. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:00:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Best of the Blogs: Articles to Hold in High Regard « AirTreks Blog http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-3161 Best of the Blogs: Articles to Hold in High Regard « AirTreks Blog Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:56:24 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-3161 [...] on the road with them. It’s inherent and totally natural. Jeffrey at Have Pack, Will Travel gives you some advice to help conquer [...] [...] on the road with them. It’s inherent and totally natural. Jeffrey at Have Pack, Will Travel gives you some advice to help conquer [...]

]]> By: Kate http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-2108 Kate Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:15:36 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-2108 I had a moment a few months back where I was about to head to Italy on my own, 23 years old and scared to the point of staying in my comfy little bedroom. A good friend sat me down and told me I was going to have the time of my life, and I didn't really believe him, but he was right! The first day was awful, I got lost, couldn't find my hostel, and sat in tears in Milan wondering what the hell I was doing. Then I found the place, made a friend or two, and saw so many great cities at my own pace. I even got myself on a night train from Rome to Bari, didn't get kidnapped or even harassed as expected, and look back on the whole thing as a massive learning experience. I think I have just as much chance for something awful to happen in my hometown as I do anywhere else, might as well be eating gelati in Venice if it is going to happen! I had a moment a few months back where I was about to head to Italy on my own, 23 years old and scared to the point of staying in my comfy little bedroom. A good friend sat me down and told me I was going to have the time of my life, and I didn’t really believe him, but he was right!

The first day was awful, I got lost, couldn’t find my hostel, and sat in tears in Milan wondering what the hell I was doing. Then I found the place, made a friend or two, and saw so many great cities at my own pace. I even got myself on a night train from Rome to Bari, didn’t get kidnapped or even harassed as expected, and look back on the whole thing as a massive learning experience. I think I have just as much chance for something awful to happen in my hometown as I do anywhere else, might as well be eating gelati in Venice if it is going to happen!

]]> By: What We’re Reading: September 4, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1974 What We’re Reading: September 4, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:13:58 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1974 [...] and How To Get Over Them“. It addresses his previous week’s article — “Fear: The Enemy of Travel“.  We think it complements our series on safety, which you can check out [...] [...] and How To Get Over Them“. It addresses his previous week’s article — “Fear: The Enemy of Travel“.  We think it complements our series on safety, which you can check out [...]

]]> By: Jeffery Patch http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1560 Jeffery Patch Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:42:45 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1560 Just wanted to say thanks for all of your great comments ladies. They're extremely insightful and I hope people that read this post scroll down and read what you have had to say so far. Here's to great travels regardless of the fears we may hold inside of us. Just wanted to say thanks for all of your great comments ladies. They’re extremely insightful and I hope people that read this post scroll down and read what you have had to say so far.

Here’s to great travels regardless of the fears we may hold inside of us.

]]> By: 10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them | Have Pack, Will Travel http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1556 10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them | Have Pack, Will Travel Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:41:09 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1556 [...] week I brought up how fear is likely the most limiting factor to many people’s travels. Let’s look at a few of the [...] [...] week I brought up how fear is likely the most limiting factor to many people’s travels. Let’s look at a few of the [...]

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1547 Stephanie Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:05:56 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1547 My mother is ALWAYS worried I'm going to be kidnapped and sold into sex slavery. Not sure where she got that idea, Law & Order maybe. I don't have very much fear traveling abroad but I think she does the worrying for both of us. My mother is ALWAYS worried I’m going to be kidnapped and sold into sex slavery. Not sure where she got that idea, Law & Order maybe. I don’t have very much fear traveling abroad but I think she does the worrying for both of us.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1542 Rebecca Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:53:46 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1542 Fear holds many people trapped. It's like a super glue that you can't or think you can't remove. Life's too short to stay in a job that is not challenging or is not your heart's desire. Staying in city/state just because your family lives there is crazy. Believe me, I moved away and I'm glad I did. I struggled with moving away, but I've found out that that's common for those use from the Midwest. Apparently, there's some kind of tie that really binds us even if the family isn't "healthy" for us. Slowly but surely, I'm learning to move forward with my life and do what's right for me and no one else. I've been thinking about moving again. Maybe even to a new country even if it's the UK or Canada (not too far from U.S.). Who knows what I'll do, but I'm not letting F.E.A.R (False Evidence Appearing Real) stop me anymore... Fear holds many people trapped. It’s like a super glue that you can’t or think you can’t remove. Life’s too short to stay in a job that is not challenging or is not your heart’s desire. Staying in city/state just because your family lives there is crazy. Believe me, I moved away and I’m glad I did. I struggled with moving away, but I’ve found out that that’s common for those use from the Midwest. Apparently, there’s some kind of tie that really binds us even if the family isn’t “healthy” for us.

Slowly but surely, I’m learning to move forward with my life and do what’s right for me and no one else. I’ve been thinking about moving again. Maybe even to a new country even if it’s the UK or Canada (not too far from U.S.). Who knows what I’ll do, but I’m not letting F.E.A.R (False Evidence Appearing Real) stop me anymore…

]]> By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1541 Travel-Writers-Exchange.com Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:25:24 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1541 "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Kind of funny. Fear of the unknown stops many people from traveling or doing what they love to do. For most people, its the "fear of how will I pay my bills without a new job line up if I move to another state or country," the fear of not being able to communicate with others in another country," "the fear of driving or traveling alone to unknown places," or "the fear that will lose our old friends because we've changed so much." Embracing the unknown can be very rewarding. After all, what do you have to lose. At least you can say that you've moved around a few times, perhaps to another country. You can say that you've visited foreign countries that the media depicts as the most awful, scariest places on Earth. Just go for it and see what happens... “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Kind of funny. Fear of the unknown stops many people from traveling or doing what they love to do. For most people, its the “fear of how will I pay my bills without a new job line up if I move to another state or country,” the fear of not being able to communicate with others in another country,” “the fear of driving or traveling alone to unknown places,” or “the fear that will lose our old friends because we’ve changed so much.”

Embracing the unknown can be very rewarding. After all, what do you have to lose. At least you can say that you’ve moved around a few times, perhaps to another country. You can say that you’ve visited foreign countries that the media depicts as the most awful, scariest places on Earth. Just go for it and see what happens…

]]> By: @MeghanButler http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1536 @MeghanButler Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:02:13 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1536 I completely agree with JoAnna - travel is amazing because you return with completely open eyes. Nothing worth doing was ever without fear. It's best to embrace the butterflies and use the fear to your advantage. Thanks for a great post! I completely agree with JoAnna – travel is amazing because you return with completely open eyes. Nothing worth doing was ever without fear. It’s best to embrace the butterflies and use the fear to your advantage. Thanks for a great post!

]]> By: Jen http://www.havepack.com/fear-the-enemy-of-travel/#comment-1533 Jen Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:14:27 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=1315#comment-1533 Hey Jeff, I so needed to read this today. I've traveled quite extensively independently, but still find fear creeps its ugly head from time to time. Thanks for the "get over it" factor. Happy Travels, Jen Hey Jeff,

I so needed to read this today. I’ve traveled quite extensively independently, but still find fear creeps its ugly head from time to time. Thanks for the “get over it” factor. Happy Travels, Jen

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