Comments on: The Importance of ‘Quiet Time’ During Travel

By: Vacation Deals

Vacation Deals — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:08:27 +0000

it’s really very important to have a quiet time during travel. it is the time when you are going to internalize things happened, things happening and things that will happen in your life. Quiet time will let you enlighten your thoughts from all the angst that you’ve experience..

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By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:56:47 +0000

Good one! i love watching the world go by and just taking in the day and appreciate the life thats happening around me. People can get so caught up in getting here and there at this time that we can forget why we wanted to travel in the first place.

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By: Bhaskar Banerji

Bhaskar Banerji — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:23:52 +0000

I’ve noticed that if i don’t make allowance for quiet time i will invariably fall sick! Quiet time is an essential aspect of travel especially in really bustling places like India, Thailand, Japan. My favorite downtime activities – meditation, yoga & massage. Great article Christine.

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By: Jo Burrill

Jo Burrill — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:06:51 +0000

So true!

Allowing ourselves downtime to reflect and relish the experience of travelling is vital. Also, not feeling guilty that we aren’t rushing from one activity or ‘must see’ to another and that sometimes doing nothing for a whole day is a good thing!

Waking up early, but keeping my eyes closed and listening to the sounds of a place as itself wakes up..

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By: Turner

Turner — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:14:34 +0000

Time to mull over the events, the parts of your life that have lead you to travel, or just meditating on the beach. Awesome.

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By: Ben | Backpack Australia

Ben | Backpack Australia — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:30 +0000

Great post!

On longer travels I always try to mix up the big city life with smaller relaxed towns just to get the “quiet time” that you speak off. Staying in multishare hostelrooms is my favorite way of travelling, but it certainly takes it toll on your mind and body. Therefor it’s good to get a night or two at a B&B far, far away from the roaring sound of the city!

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By: Courtney C

Courtney C — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:50:36 +0000

I 100% agree with this. I think it is so important to have down time when traveling. You can get caught up in all you are seeing and where you are going next that you often forget to reflect on WHAT you are seeing and how that makes you feel.

Part of traveling is feeling the adventures… not just seeing them.

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By: joshua johnson

joshua johnson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:27:36 +0000

great thoughts on a overlooked yet vital aspect of our lives. Quiet time me to really be in my body and in the space…

A little quiet time will be needed over the holidays I think. Everybody remember to go to your happy spot for a little R&R!

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