Anyone else hate travelling/trips? Moaning thread!

[MoaningMyrtle202]

Just moaning. First world problem. Just want to vent.

About to do yet another UK city break with DP and baby that’s 9months and jheeeez the amount of work that goes into preparing for it just is not worth it for me.

Takes forever to pack, so much shit needed that you can’t pack in advance. Weaning utensils, formula, baby meals, medications (has allergies), steriliser, bottles, clothes, sleeping bags, spare clothes, small car travel bag for easy access etc. such a bloody faff.

Then of course me and DPs own stuff.

Then we have to arrange bloody dog care so dog needs his shit packing up but in the morning before even setting off as he needs his stuff before then (bed, food etc)

Ooh and we can’t forget the chores before you’ve even gone. Doing all the laundry beforehand so when we get back everything’s sorted for work with uniforms.

Then afterwards we need to unpack everything and get through that laundry too.

Just so much F’KIN work and expense.

Even before baby, I’ve not really enjoyed travel despite my best efforts.
Fannying about with train tickets, airport tickets, passports, parking, transfers.

No matter how prepared you are you still have to pack and remember some stuff on the day e.g phone charger, toothbrush/paste etc.

Then the unpacking when you get there and get home. The last day in the hotel/villa double checking everything so you don’t forget something.

I just don’t like it. There’s more cons than pros for me due to the stress that surrounds the holiday/break. It overshadows the holiday.

Also I didn’t book this trip, it was a gift. A family mini break. Really wouldn’t have been my choice.

I also am aware I need to compromise on these things as it’s not fair to DP or baby (when older) to say I absolutely will not travel anywhere.

It just doesn’t appeal to me due to the stress. If I could just wake up and hop into a car that takes me straight to me destination I’d travel as much as finances allows. But as that’ll never happen, I have to grit my teeth and bare it I suppose. pointless post. Just venting.

I love going away. only U.K. when kids weed young and we never shared a room!
Make a list though and tick it off.

That’s a shame!
I do understand that it is difficult travelling with a baby. You say a UK city break - if you are driving surely it’s much easier though?

Just try to plan in advance as much as you can…..
Pack most of the car the day before?
Buy extra tube of toothpaste and pack it earlier? Ditto phone charger, etc.
I make copious lists, including one that I leave in a prominent place for the stuff to be packed on the morning of departure, with highlighted Very Important Things.

Can the dog not go to the carer the day before?
Any paperwork can be done way in advance.
The laundry is a faff, I admit!

I agree it’s all rather stressful, but I just try to be incredibly organised (my husband does sod all, so I just assume I have to do everything, which is almost easier!) But I enjoy it when I get there.

Hope all goes well!!

Just have a sponge bag for each of you packed & ready to go - straight from drawer to bag. Ditto for baby stuff. Take less stuff, and don't stress about the laundry when you come back.

I love travelling - to me the planning, & even the packing, is part of the excitement. Maybe you just need to go to more interesting places?

Totally with you OP, hate the whole thing- worse with small children.

I agree with you, especially with children. It’s so much effort and then once you’re there it’s more effort because they’re all out of routine.

I don’t understand the appeal at all.

@Hbh17 I guess this is the problem. I don’t enjoy planning at all. No matter the trip. I just find planning and organising stressful and inconvenient. It’s bad enough having to do it day to day to keep the show on the road (work, baby, household etc).
I find trips are just planning and organising magnified x10000 jammed into a short space of time.

I think it’s just me as it doesn’t matter the trip. The only time I enjoyed travelling was when I went to Florida for over 2 weeks with family in a villa in my twenties. This is because they organised EVERYTHING. All I needed to do was back my suitcase and passport. Didn’t have to think of anything else. Was picked up in the morning and dropped back on my doorstep after the holiday. Bliss. Best holiday ever. good things never last do they 😭😭😭

@SamanthaVimes @AwfulTed So glad I’m not alone!! No one else gets my travel woes!

@Nineteen60s ive done a lot of that already apart from the dog.
That’s what’s also annoying. The fact the trip itself takes up so much time beforehand e.g packing up the car, buying extra stuff. The mental load can last for days or sometimes weeks beforehand. Doesn’t feel worth it to me.
Im sure I’ll enjoy it once there. But there’s too many cons for me.

@underneaththeash glad you enjoy them x