How to Feel at Home while Traveling

People sometimes say they don’t travel because they hate the feeling of being away from home. Traveling is about the unknown, and that makes some people uncomfortable. So how can you feel at home while traveling? The trick is to bring a piece of home with you…wherever you are.

Here are 10 tips to feel at home while traveling

STICK TO YOUR ROUTINE

If you work out every morning then head to the fitness room. If you have a bedtime ritual, don’t let being in a hotel stop you. Bring your face wash, makeup removal, and moisturizer.

DON’T FORGET YOUR FAVORITES

Bring items from home like your pillow, blanket, or favorite mug. Bring your favorites book or magazines. Download tv shows that you usually watch.

DINNER

Ask for a recommendation of a place to eat where you will fit in. If you’re alone, maybe skip the romantic restaurants. Choose somewhere that has a welcoming atmosphere where you won’t walk away feeling ignored.

UNPACK

When you unpack and put everything in its place, you will feel more settled. Hang up items that can get wrinkled and use the drawers. You’ll feel relaxed when your toothbrush has a place.

CALL HOME

Sometimes you just need to hear a familiar voice. Facetime people at home so you can see their smiling face. If you have young kiddos at home, read them a bedtime story.

PICTURES

Pictures of your loved ones can make all the difference. Put a picture of them on your nightstand so it is the first thing you see when you wake up. Set your home screen on your computer with pictures.

SAFETY

I always feel more at home if I am in a safe location. Choose a hotel that will provide you with a sense of comfort and safety, even if you have to spend a bit more money. Is the hotel located in a good neighborhood? Is there staff at the front desk all night long?

GET TO KNOW THE STAFF

If you are friendly with the front desk, waiters, doormen, house cleaning staff, baristas, and bartenders, you will not feel like a stranger. Be friendly, ask for recommendations, and leave a good tip!

FOOD FROM HOME

Bring your favorite cereal, granola bars, teas, or coffee for breakfast. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy at night. Staying somewhere with a kitchen? Make meals you eat at home and eat in instead of going out. When eating out, find a place that serves food like home. Sometimes a slice of pizza can make all the difference.

GET COZY

They put those robes and slippers in the closet for a reason. Slip them on and get cozy under the covers. Take time to do stuff you normally do, like read a book before bed, take a soak in the tub, or do some yoga stretches.