Unmasking the Globetrotter Within: 41 Indications You’re Undeniably Addicted to Travel

You know you’ve been bitten by the travel bug when your life starts revolving around your next adventure. It’s like an itch that never goes away, and the more you scratch it, the more it spreads. But hey, it’s not a bad thing! You’re not alone in this. I’m a fellow travel addict, and I can’t imagine my life without it.

So, how do you know if you’re a travel addict? Well, here are some telltale signs:

1. Your stories always start with "When I was in…"
2. You’re always inviting friends on trips.
3. You’ve watched every travel-related show on Netflix.
4. Anthony Bourdain is your spirit animal.
5. You read guidebooks for fun.
6. You plan trips you may never take.
7. Google Flights is your homepage.
8. You’re subscribed to every flight deal newsletter.
9. You always ask people where they’re from, even if their accent gives it away.
10. You wear flip-flops in the shower.
11. You carry toilet paper everywhere, just in case.
12. Google Translate and XE Currency Converter are your go-to apps.
13. You always have multiple currencies in your wallet.
14. You keep a packed suitcase ready.
15. You have a travel playlist on your iPod.
16. You speak in airport codes, not city names.
17. You have more SIM cards than you can count.
18. You can guess where people have been by their t-shirts.
19. You have elite flyer status on multiple airlines.
20. You attend travel conferences regularly.
21. Instead of paintings, you have maps on your walls.
22. If you haven’t traveled in a few months, you start getting antsy.
23. You can navigate airport security with your eyes closed.
24. You spend hours every day reading travel blogs and websites.
25. You subscribe to multiple travel magazines.
26. No matter how much you travel, your bucket list keeps growing.
27. You think of prices in terms of how many days in your next destination it would cost.
28. You prefer points over cashback.
29. You have a collection of luggage tags.
30. You pretend you’re a travel writer.
31. When asked about your hobbies, you always mention travel.
32. Some people cry when they leave home. You cry when you have to go back.
33. When asked about your profession, you say vagabond.
34. You filled your first passport within a year.
35. You have trips planned for the next decade.
36. You keep your used guidebooks as badges of honor.
37. You have a map tattoo.
38. You plan your next trip while on your current one.
39. People you haven’t spoken to since kindergarten ask you for travel advice.
40. You’re reading this post.

Now, let’s talk about planning your trip. Here are some tips:

• Find a cheap flight using Skyscanner. It’s my favorite because it searches all websites and airlines.
• For accommodation, you can book a hostel with Hostelworld or use Booking.com for guesthouses and hotels.
• Don’t forget travel insurance. It will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. I recommend SafetyWing, Insure My Trip, and Medjet.
• Use travel credit cards to earn points for free flights and accommodation.
• For activities, check out Get Your Guide. They have cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, and more.

So, are you ready to book your trip? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. Safe travels!