what i wish i knew before my first long trip
Last summer, I finally decided to take the plunge and plan a month-long trip instead of my usual short getaways for family reunions or weddings. I was excited, but honestly, a bit nervous too. I thought I had everything figured out—packed my bags, set up my laptop for remote work, and even made a list of must-see spots. But after the first week, reality hit. The Wi-Fi in my rental was spotty, I missed my own bed, and trying to find a decent breakfast place every morning turned into a daily scavenger hunt. Plus, juggling work calls with different time zones was a headache.
I kept thinking, why didn’t anyone warn me about the little things that make or break a long trip? Like, how do you keep your energy up when every day feels like a new challenge? Or, what’s the trick to not getting homesick when you’re away for weeks? I’d love to hear from folks who’ve actually done this—what’s the one thing you wish you’d known before taking off for a month or more? I can’t be the only one who thought it would be all fun and adventure, only to find out there’s a lot more to it!
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