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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My family is UMC but I suffer from anxiety so traveling isn't my thing.  Since I think I can look at this objectively, I don't see people sharing their travels as bragging moreso that it's a lot of people's hobbies.  As most people get into their mid-40s and up, there aren't a ton of hobbies that can give people joy like travelling - especially those who like to plan their trips themselves.  So it can be all-consuming and they can talk about it a lot but it's not usually a look at how much money I spent, but look at how much time and effort I spent and it's fun for them to share.  I still like to listen even though I have no desire to travel :)[/quote]

The best travel experiences I had were in my 20s when I was backpacking and prepared to slum it. Now everything has to be organized in advance, there's little flexibility to change the itinerary and my spouse likes a certain standard of accommodation. It's not the same experience that I had in the past where I met locals and other travelers, and made things up as I went along.[/quote]

My experience too! I loved backpacking alone or with my bff in my 20s. Now I book things 6 months in advance and have to make sure I find a place nice enough to my DH, and with a pool for my kid. I have to carefully make sure everything is comfortable enough, like no crappy flights and no long bus rides. It occupies more of my mental space. It’s fancier and more expensive. If you make the mistake of asking me about summer plans at soccer practice, I might just tell you all about it.[/quote]

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