Any kind of long-term travel can be a life-changing, eye-opening and unforgettable experience. Travel can introduce you to new people, ideas, experiences and cultures so it is easy to see why so many people travel at every opportunity, but it can also be hard leaving loved ones behind. You are sure to be thinking of friends and family members during your travels and it is perfectly natural to get homesick from time to time. This is why it is important to keep in touch with loved ones back home so that you can show them that you are thinking of them, stay updated on the latest news and minimize homesickness. Here are a few tips:
Video Calls
Texting, emails and social media messages can make it easy to stay in touch, but it is not a particularly personal way to communicate. Instead, try to schedule regular video calls so that you can see, hear and speak to your loved ones back home. The technology is not always amazing, but it is the closest to a face-to-face conversation that will have. You could even arrange a video call and watch your favorite TV show or a film at the same time if you are missing these experiences.
Play Games Together Online
Similarly, you do not always want to have intense conversations and often what you will miss the most is simply sitting around having fun together. This can be replicated by playing online games together and there are many great options to consider which will help you to feel like you are back home.
Keep A Blog
Keeping an online blog during your travels can be a great way to keep everyone updated so that you do not have the same conversations with each loved one. This also allows you to create a record of your trip and you can engage with loved ones in the comment sections which is a great way to stay in touch.
Care Packages
One of the best ways to show that you are thinking about them is with a care package. You could send them a handwritten letter, a few photos from your travels and souvenirs which will certainly make their day and help you to feel connected to them (especially if they send their own care packages).
Subscription Boxes
It can be hard to stay in touch with someone while traveling long-term, particularly when you are in remote areas. A subscription box is a great way to show someone that you care and you are thinking of them, even if you are unable to contact them, and there are many good options. One of the best is a Wine Club Gift subscription which will see the recipient get a collection of wines each month which they can enjoy thanks to you.
Travel can be an amazing experience, but it is also hard when you have loved ones back at home. In today’s technologically advanced age, there are many ways that you can stay in touch, with a few ideas above for you to use.
