originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:13 PM

Do you think travelling benefits your physical, mental and spiritual health? Why/Why not?

I think it does. It helps to refresh but sometimes travelling can have negative effects on your mental health (not permanent), like wanting to go home and the stress of moving around so much

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:12 PM

Although I think it might have not so good benefits on physical health. So much travelling can mess up your sleep schedule, the food you eat might not be all that healthy, so you're physical health can be a little rocky. But that's easily fixed! 😄

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:14 PM

I agree @N1ghtW1ng - it can definitely mess with your sleeping and eating. You really have to look after yourself!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:18 PM

Oh you guys all have great points.

I think how travelling affects your mental health might have a bit to do on your frame of mind to begin with. Travelling won't necessarily cure anything if you're not in the best place to begin with.

I also had a terrible travelling experience when I was very depressed, and could barely get myself to get up each day, which was pretty shitty. So yeah, it all depends I suppose.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:24 PM

@Georgie I agree with your point about how your frame of mind influences whether travelling is beneficial or not to your mental health.

The more open I felt about going to new places, the more fun it was because I could appreciate the things I could see around me. I remember crying in the backseat of a car because I wanted to go home (where we stayed overseas) instead of going out at night to another place.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:22 PM

I'm sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience whilst traveling @Georgie 😞 It must have been an awful thing to deal with whilst being away from home. How did you manage? 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:24 PM

@florenceforever - Yeah, I was only interstate, but sort of travelling/working/living kind of thing. I tried lots of different self care kind of things, wrote myself timetables and schedules for each day, but really it was just a bit of a wake up call that I wasn't doing very well, so I ended up returning home and seeking professional help again to help me feel better 🙂

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:27 PM

It's awesome that you remembered your self care and then recognised that you needed help. That's very big of you! Well done @Georgie 🙂

 

 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:27 PM

Oh and I don't mind traveling with family either. My immediate (mum, dad, siblings), not extended.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:25 PM

Question 7: Who do you like going travelling with?

Myself or with band mates

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:00 PM

Traveling can be great for stress relief @redhead!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:07 PM

Hi folks! Sorry to drop in so late, but I do love travelling so couldn't resist popping in to the chat.

 

I would gladly travel indefinitely if I could, but you know, money. 😞

 

Why do you think people like to travel so much?

 

I think there's just something instrinsic about seeking out adventure, and exploring new or foreign places. Travelling can be mind-broadening and I think helps you learn a lot about yourself too. It's also awesome to be not at home working, studying or whatever the norm is.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:08 PM

Lovely to see you @Georgie 🙂

 

Traveling is pretty ace hey! And I think you can definitely learn a lot about yourself 🙂

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:13 PM

Hey @Georgie

 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 8:56 PM

originally posted on 22-06-2015 8:48 PM

Hahaha I am so fiercely proud of tasmania @redhead 😛 But yes, I am aware!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 8:47 PM

India is in my top 5 places I want to go @redhead! What was your favourite part of the trip? 🙂