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Hi 👋🏻
You know what, if you look around, most people do not travel with intention. They travel when they feel exhausted or when someone else plans a trip, and they just join.
But we are not like that. We travel because we want to experience life properly.
At the same time, the travel itch keeps coming back when we stay home too long. And when we start doing too many trips, we lose focus on other parts of life, and even the quality of the trips starts dropping. So instead of multiple trips, you can consider 1 major trip.
Actual problem
At first, it will make you excited. You leave whenever you want, you go to new places, and it feels like you are living the life you always wanted. But after a while, you will notice the problems. You are always packing, always adjusting to a new place, and your mind never fully settles.
You reach a destination, and before you even experience the place, it is already time to leave again. Instead of experiencing the city properly, you end up rushing through it. The trip always remains incomplete.
You also start losing focus on other parts of life. Work life, routines, and even things you enjoy outside of travel will be hampered. Just because you don’t have much time.
Another thing that happens is that the quality of the journey slowly drops. When you travel too frequently, you stop planning with the same focus. You choose stays quickly, you pick whatever timing works, and the experience will be poor even if the destination is beautiful.
Money also gets spread. Instead of building one strong journey that feels worth it, you divide your budget across many smaller trips that blend together after some time.
Travelling more is not always the answer. Sometimes stepping back and planning one meaningful journey gives you more depth and a much better experience than moving constantly from one place to another.
How to know you are over-travelling
Over-travelling (burning out from too much travel) is not always obvious at first. Here are clear signs to watch for:
Physical signs
You feel constantly tired even after resting
Frequent headaches, stomach issues, or getting sick more often
Trouble sleeping or poor quality sleep
Feeling physically drained instead of refreshed after trips
Mental and emotional signs
Irritability or mood swings
Feeling anxious before or during trips
Loss of excitement about places you once enjoyed
Feeling disconnected, lonely, or homesick often
Difficulty focusing or making simple decisions
Work and life impact
Falling behind on responsibilities
Reduced productivity or creativity
Strained relationships because you are always away
Neglecting routines like exercise, healthy eating, or hobbies
Financial stress
Worrying about money more than enjoying the trip
Spending impulsively just to cope with stress
Mindset shifts
Travelling out of obligation, not desire
Not remembering details from recent trips
If several of these feel familiar, it may help to pause travel for a while.
Before you plan your next trip
Ask yourself these questions:
Energy and health
Am I physically rested, or am I still tired from the last trip?
Have I been sleeping well at home?
Is my body asking for stability instead of movement?
Motivation
Do I genuinely want to go, or do I feel pressure to keep travelling?
Am I excited about this destination, or just afraid of missing out?
Am I travelling toward something meaningful, or away from something uncomfortable?
Emotional state
How have I been feeling lately: calm, stressed, overwhelmed?
Will this trip support my well-being, or add more stress?
Am I using travel to avoid dealing with something at home?
Practical life balance
Are my work and responsibilities under control?
Have I spent enough quality time with people who matter to me?
Is my routine grounded, or does my life feel scattered?
Financial clarity
Can I afford this trip without anxiety or debt?
Will spending this money align with my long-term priorities?
Quality of travel
Do I want depth, rest, and presence, or just movement?
Would staying longer in one place serve me better than another quick trip?
If I did not post about it, would I still want to go?
Finally, ask yourself one question:
If I could not travel for the next three months, would that feel like relief or loss?
Thank you!
The Rentless way of travelling is about moving with purpose. It is about choosing each destination, experience, and connection with care instead of following a checklist. You stay long enough to notice and experience it all. Travel becomes less about collecting places and more about understanding them. Rest, presence, and reflection are part of the journey. With Rentless, travelling is a deliberate act that helps you see the world and yourself more clearly.
Thanks for reading. See you on Tuesday!
See ya!
