It seems as though humans are riddled with wanderlust, the restless and nosey creatures that we are. "Go see the world before you settle down with kids,"
everyone says, highlighting the part of life no one seems to want to miss.What is it about traveling that we like so much? The idea of it is admittedly nice: clear waters, sunshine, an excuse to get away from work for a whole week. There's a lot to learn from tour guides in Spain, and a lot of time to relax on a beach in Miami, and sometimes it's just nice to be anywhere but at home. The idea, however, is so much better than the reality, which makes you wonder whether traveling is worth all of its cons.
1. Jetlag
My last flight to Israel consisted of me staying awake for approximately 36 hours on nothing but coffee and orange juice, which I figured would give me a healthy boost of energy (give me a break, I was delirious). My all-nighter and a half had one purpose: to avoid the jetlag that came with a grueling flight. Joke's on me though, because jetlag comes home with you from your trip. Enjoy the upcoming sleepless nights!
2. Sand Everywhere
Your bathing suit isn't coming out of your suitcase without a stream of sand pouring out of it. The hotel's drain is clogged with it, and you can feel it rubbing against your skin while you get comfy in bed too. Aside from the fact that it's a great exfoliator, you really can't win with this one.
3. Bored to death
You can only take so much of lying on the beach before your brain- and your skin -gives out. Beach vacations get super boring, no matter how much you bragged to your coworkers about getting to lie near the shore and do absolutely nothing.
4. Convenience
Being at home means you've always had what you need, and any problem you can't solve can be solved by a trip to the grocery store or the local mall. On vacation, you've got nothing with you but what you've packed in your suitcase. The area is unfamiliar too, so you're completely stuck if you need something you didn't think to bring. Oh, your pink sundress would be perfect for this impromtu salsa lesson on the deck of your cruise ship? Sucks, should have packed it.
5. Strangers
The people you go on vacation with are the people you're forced to spend the entire week with. This means that you still have to talk to your fiance even though you guys fought last night over the length of his showers, and consequently, the way he never thinks about anyone but himself. And you're missing your regularly scheduled Saturday brunch with your friend for this nightmare.
