Loved all of this advice! Especially around doing a tour in the early hours. Maybe it’s the introvert in me but I always try to DIY a tour myself. Which doesn’t have history or culture!
One of the best parts about being a working mom is getting away from that daily task list and I’m so glad I’m not alone in feeling this way.
I lean more extrovert and love traveling for work especially if I get a day or two solo. The lack of family logistics/mental load is freeing and I’ve been able to see amazing locations (like London, Athens, and Prague). I enjoy using Viator to find local experiences; I especially love history and food tours. My favorite tip is to have a tour that first morning to get you adjusted to local time (early sunlight) and get the lay of the city. I don’t like to travel more than once a month though as prep and re-entry take up even more time from the family. Eating alone is still sometimes awkward for me so I tend to do takeout. I also agree it is really important to have a partner that can manage while you’re away without needing to check in often - time zones changes make it especially tough. I’d love to have a work assignment in Japan one day. Solo work travel can feel more rejuvenating than my family vacation.
That's a wonderful review of your travel experience.
1. When traveling, I'm always reminded of my past clinical director in addictions who always said: wherever you go, there you are. The difference I think is going with an open mind to new experiences.
2. Do our experiences change us or does the internal impact change how we experience the environment? Going back to childhood places as an adult for some gives a different experience than before. We changed but the environment didn't.
3. Why is change/growth prompted by negative/uncomfortable experiences? If this is the case, do kids grow better with mean parents? Your spa/cold bath experience seems rejuvenating and pleasant. It gives you an appreciation for another cultures custom. I believe positive experiences are growth inducers.
4. I firmly believe that "carpe diem" is missing "know thyself" in front of it. Without it, you just go tumbling through life. I admire you putting yourself out there and embracing the world while knowing your limits. Being vulnerable and open, like a loving relationship with the world of experience.
5. My clinical director also spoke about "The Ugly American". Going places with closed minds and cherry picking only the experiences that support their paradigm. You're a great ambassador for what America truly is.
Loved all of this advice! Especially around doing a tour in the early hours. Maybe it’s the introvert in me but I always try to DIY a tour myself. Which doesn’t have history or culture!
One of the best parts about being a working mom is getting away from that daily task list and I’m so glad I’m not alone in feeling this way.
I lean more extrovert and love traveling for work especially if I get a day or two solo. The lack of family logistics/mental load is freeing and I’ve been able to see amazing locations (like London, Athens, and Prague). I enjoy using Viator to find local experiences; I especially love history and food tours. My favorite tip is to have a tour that first morning to get you adjusted to local time (early sunlight) and get the lay of the city. I don’t like to travel more than once a month though as prep and re-entry take up even more time from the family. Eating alone is still sometimes awkward for me so I tend to do takeout. I also agree it is really important to have a partner that can manage while you’re away without needing to check in often - time zones changes make it especially tough. I’d love to have a work assignment in Japan one day. Solo work travel can feel more rejuvenating than my family vacation.
That's a wonderful review of your travel experience.
1. When traveling, I'm always reminded of my past clinical director in addictions who always said: wherever you go, there you are. The difference I think is going with an open mind to new experiences.
2. Do our experiences change us or does the internal impact change how we experience the environment? Going back to childhood places as an adult for some gives a different experience than before. We changed but the environment didn't.
3. Why is change/growth prompted by negative/uncomfortable experiences? If this is the case, do kids grow better with mean parents? Your spa/cold bath experience seems rejuvenating and pleasant. It gives you an appreciation for another cultures custom. I believe positive experiences are growth inducers.
4. I firmly believe that "carpe diem" is missing "know thyself" in front of it. Without it, you just go tumbling through life. I admire you putting yourself out there and embracing the world while knowing your limits. Being vulnerable and open, like a loving relationship with the world of experience.
5. My clinical director also spoke about "The Ugly American". Going places with closed minds and cherry picking only the experiences that support their paradigm. You're a great ambassador for what America truly is.