Posts about Travel
HSP Podcast #66: The worst places in the world for an HSP
http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/66._World_places_on_earth_for_HSPs.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Overstimulation. Noise, chaos, bright lights, smells, crowds. These are the highly sensitive...
Getting lost in a crowd: a secret joy of Highly Sensitive & High Sensation Seeking Introverts
Some might be surprised to hear that I like spending time in big cities. I used to live just outside of New York City for around 5 years, and I loved spending time there. On a recent vacation, I enjoyed exploring Tokyo and Seoul for several days. As an HSP, you’d...
Taking breaks in group vacations
A few weeks ago, my husband Jim and I went to Guanajuato, Mexico to meet up with a couple we are friends with. They currently live in Mexico. I normally would be uncomfortable “vacationing” with other people, but I’m pretty comfortable with these...
HSP Podcast #41: Where to Vacation
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HSP Podcast #31: Airplane Turbulence
In this episode, I talk about why turbulence is scary to some people, plus some tips on how I calm down while on a plane.
HSP Podcast #28: Travel Tips
http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/28._Travel_Tips.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHow have I not yet tackled the topic of travel? I looove to explore new places, and in today’s episode, I...
I’m not lazy…HSPs just need more sleep.
Oh, sweet, sweet, sleep. Dr. Elaine Aron recommends that HSPs “spend 8-10 hours in bed each day, sleeping or not.” (source) I totally agree! I love my sleep. “Getting enough sleep” is never a question for me. It is essential. I love feeling...
Shower time: I Hate Feeling Dirty
I know I run the risk of sounding too damn negative all the time — “I hate this”, “I can’t stand that” — but these are truly the phrases people search for that lead them here. I could write a catchier title, but then how would...
Highly Sensitive Person Travel Survival Kit
I enjoy traveling, but it isn’t without its challenges as an HSP. Here are a list of the essentials (and, well, not-so-essentials) that will help make your trip much more comfortable and enjoyable. Sleep Mask: Block out any offending light sources when you are...
Airplane turbulence scares me so much
Something weird has happened to me over the past ten years or so. I’ve slowly gotten more and more scared of turbulence on airplanes. It’s now to the point where I’m barely fighting off a panic attack. When I was younger, I enjoyed turbulence. I would snicker when I...
Gifts for Introverts and HSPs (Highly Sensitive People)
See the updated 2015-16 gift guide here! Are you struggling to find a gift for an introverted, highly sensitive friend, spouse, co-worker, or family member? Then this list is for you. Featured here are practical presents for those of us who are overwhelmed by social...
How to Travel the World Long-Term When You’re Highly Sensitive
Are you easily overwhelmed by noise, crowds, bright lights, and bad smells? Are you jumpy and tend to worry a lot? If you are like me, and are biologically wired to be sensitive to your environment, then little things may tend to bother you more than the “average”...
Find a Work-Around for Your Fear
Amy over at Nomadtopia is spending a few weeks in Bali and has discovered lots of menacing stray dogs hanging out near her apartment. She found herself feeling fearful and stressed about having to walk by and encounter these scary canines. Her anxiety would rise...
Highly Sensitive Person Travel Tips
People who know me are sometimes surprised that I travel as much as I do, since I don’t seem like the most laid-back person ever. Since little things tend to bother me more than the average person, you’d think independent travel would be more difficult...Sensitive to Physical Violence: Boxing’s Not For Me
I recently went to a Muay Thai fight in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I’ve never seen boxing or fighting in real life before. I was looking forward to an interesting night. I know I am sensitive to violence in movies, so I wondered if seeing people hit each other would...Check out my book!
