Dilemmas when choosing where to travel...

I'm back after a few months' break! In 2023 I went on not one but two big trips through Mexico, which made me reflect on the pros and cons of revisiting countries vs. going somewhere totally new. How do you decide where to travel next?
00:00 - Choosing where to travel
01:20 - Giving a country a second chance
04:25 - New perspectives
05:19 - Remixing your trip
06:50 - Saving countries for later
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[@mwells3092]

I really appreciate your perspective. In August I'll retire from 36 years as a teacher. I'm 60 and have plans to travel as long as I can. Thanks for the vids. I've really enjoyed them. Happy travels...

[@reluctantlawyer517]

I am definitely in the return camp. I think that you can learn so much on your first trip to a place about neighborhoods and things to do that you can then use to plan a return trip that is even more enriching. I also think that many places, but not all, deserve a second chance if the first trip does not work out exactly right. Lots of things can affect your perception of a place like your accommodation, the weather, or some off putting experience with a local or a tour. I usually look to see if my negative impression of a place might be affected by things that would likely be different for a return trip.

[@indietraveller]

Great point, so many elements can affect your subjective experience. I've had bad trips in places that I still knew I'd love in different circumstances...

[@corvanschendel8962]

good story and allways a coming back issue: going back or not. I found a place in Egypt, Sinai, called Dahab (at the Red Sea coast). Nice backpackers village, quiet en friendly people. I came back there for almost 12 times and I still love the place :)

[@reinhardstege]

Wow, your thoughts are spot on! I totally dig your honesty, and I'm grateful you brought this up. Been on the road for a while now, and your book? It was clutch in getting my headspace right before my trips. You know how it is, we're bombarded with info left and right, but that craving to explore new spots never fades. Visiting a place again with "new eyses" and with a different perspective, also make the place feel "new" to me.

[@indietraveller]

I'm really glad my book helped you out! There's definitely tons of info and images of places reaching us constantly... got to keep that FOMO at bay :)

[@dlam0205]

i have been nomading around the world these years. I would push myself going to some new countries just to keep myself aroused and refreshed. But I know i am just human being who relishes those fond memories and comfort zones from time to time. The world is oyster. Just a new subscribers and thanks for these video:)

[@AniaAntul]

Wow, so you are alive, huh? :D When I was younger and started travelling, I thought I won't really visit any place twice. As I got older, and slowed down a bit - I don't mind doing that and for some places I would love to! I went twice to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, first time was better because now it's way too touristy and Tulum was a dissapointment. But there are places I want to visit once more because I feel like I haven't been present enough? Or I didn't have a chance to be lol. Like, for example, Peru... the culinary kingdom.. for about 10 days of my 3 week trip I got a food poisoning (Pisco Sour...) like never before. I even had to cancel some of my plans (Nazca Lines) because I was afraid to be that far from the bathroom... like in the sky, hell no haha! So I would love to visit again, also it was an incredible country. Same for Panama/Colombia... I did the 4 day / 3 night trip from Panama to Colombia on the Guna Islands... and on the bus to Medellin the next night, my camera was stolen. All the memories gone. Still in my head, but unfortunately nothing I can look back at. And again, that was an amazing trip, sleeping in the hammocks, fresh seafood... why not do it once again!

[@indietraveller]

Haha I was only having a winter nap ;) Recognizable stories... I was on the toilet puking my guts out for several days in the Philippines while my friends were swimming in beautiful lagoons in Coron. We had to move on and I've always regretted missing out... one day I'll be back!

[@itsScoots]

I found your channel recently and you are very insightful! I was going to ask how old you were when you started travelling and how old you are now but as I typed this I saw your video on the side about Travelling when older. I really like your content. I am a new traveler, I started just a year ago in my last year of my 20s and want to continue (time and money permitting) keep up the videos! Much love.

[@indietraveller]

I had my first solo trip to another continent at age 17 and then I did various holiday trips here and there. However, I only had my first big backpacking trip (in Asia) at age 29... that's also when I became a blogger, and now I'm 40. Age doesn't really have to matter too much when it comes to travel! Good luck and thanks for following :)