I want you to focus here. I know how easy it is to dream, to be distracted.  There’s so much stuff to think about instead of being in a chronically boring routine.

Have you ever been in love? I have a few times… with humans. But, there’s no one out there who can make me feel the way I feel about the World, the way I feel about traveling.

You think about it all the time

I want you to focus here, remember? You are totally obsessed. Your history is basically a mix of Skyscanner searches, travel blogs and Instagram inspiration. You can’t be sick of it. In fact, you could easily be sick without it.

You have one goal; get out there to embrace it. You just want to shout it out loud; I’m going on an adventure!

There you are, dancing and jumping around. The World keeps you alive.

You can’t speak properly when it’s there

You’ll go wherever you want to cross the language barriers. You’ll learn the basics. It doesn’t really matter; a smile does the job just fine.

You might blush while trying to say these weird words of theirs and you’ll teach them the language you know.

And when you reach these unreal scenes, gifts from our World, you’ll lose your words. It will hit you like Cupid’s arrow; once again, your life will be disrupted.

It annoys you, but you still love it

You might get tired of it at some point. Airports, customs and night buses are not the best parts, are they? Sometimes, you might even surprise yourself wishing your life could be different. 

You’ll get the blues. You’ll imagine what your life could be without it. Please, don’t freak out. You know it won’t happen. You still love it anyway.

You’ll do everything to make it work

If you need to work a year to save enough money, you’ll do it. If you need to convince your parents, your partner or your dog, you’ll find a way. In fact; you’ll do it anyway.

You are ready to compromise and to make sacrifices. You’ll even change for it. This is simply too important. You can’t let it go.

In the morning, in the afternoon or at night; it’s always good

As soon as you’ll get an unexpected weekend off, you’ll look for a last-minute deal.  Who knows if you’ll end up in the Caribbean next week? You are always willing to do it… because you think about it all the time.

There’s no sleepiness, headache or wrong monthly timing; you just need a flight alert and your credit card is ready!

You want to know everything about it

You want to know every secret, every place and every scene. You have a strong desire to fill up your passport and to create the best memories.

You’d like to discover the darkest sides of it even if they can be dangerous or challenging. You are just too curious. You won’t give up, will you?

You annoy your friends but they won’t tell you

Your Facebook, your Instagram and your Snapchat is travel related. You don’t know about Monday blues; you don’t even know which day it is. You talk about it all the time. In fact; it’s your favorite topic.

Everybody already knows about your travel blog. They even liked your page. They won’t tell you, but they might think you’re the loveliest (and craziest) person they know!

You are planning the next date. And the next one

Even if you’re heading to your next destination, you already think of the next one! If you start looking at a World Map, you’re in trouble. You could spend hours trying to figure out the perfect itinerary.

When you notice a cool spot on Instagram, you wonder where it is. You enjoy every date and you never want to leave. You could stay there forever. Is that too insane for you? For them?

You plan your future together

Let’s be insane, you thought. You have plans.  As long as your passport is involved, you’ll be happy. You have so many ideas and you truly enjoy dates with yourself. You are a nomad and you will be until the very end.

Once you’ve tried it, you can’t go back

You tried it. You loved it. You tasted it. You argued about it. You fought for it.

You heart is still in one piece.

You’re still in love.

Love it while it’s there.

Get out there.

Embrace it. Kiss it. Don’t be afraid and say yes!

About Melissa Giroux

Melissa Giroux founded abrokenbackpack.com in 2015. She is been living abroad since 2014. Originally Canadian, she has been living and working online in many destinations around the world. She is passionate about traveling, technology, entrepreneurship, and CrossFit.

She has traveled extensively in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. She is now living in Thailand.


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☑ Book your accommodation: Want the comfort of being at home or the luxury of a hotel? I love using Vrbo and Booking.com for those very reasons. If you're a solo traveler, Hostelworld offers a wide variety of hostels you should take a look at. Alternatively, if you're a budget traveler, sign up for Worldpackers to get FREE accommodation in exchange for work.

☑ Rent a car or an RV: Make your trip more comfortable by renting a car with DiscoverCars.com. This website allows you to compare car rentals around the world. If you're traveling in the United States, find an RV rental on RVshare.

☑ Stay safe: Travel mishaps happen – so, better be safe than sorry by covering your back with travel medical insurance. I would suggest SafetyWing, Genki or Heymondo as they offer the best rates, especially for long-term travelers.

☑ Pack the essentials: Universal charger, check; power bank, check; passport, check! What else could you forget? I've put together this ultimate packing list just for you!

☑ Do you need a visa? If you aren't sure if you need a visa, it’s highly recommended for you to double-check. You can use iVisa - it's super useful and easy to use.

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