The 3 Best Perks Of Traveling With An Introvert

Travel is great, we all know this. But we also know that the people we travel with or meet along the way are what make it even greater. When you think of who would be suitable to bring along on a backpacking adventure or an international trip, you probably aren’t thinking of the introvert. Why is that? Well, introverts are popularly known as the “quiet sort.” When you’re dashing about from one tourist spot to another, you can’t imagine the more introverted members of your party would add to the excitement.

You were wrong though! Introverts are great to bring along when you travel. Introverts like to think things through and aren’t ashamed of taking breaks when they need them. When traveling, it’s easy to get carried away with seeing and doing everything on your list and not taking a moment to actually take in the experiences. That could actually lead you to feel like the trip was less of a holiday or a vacation and a more rushed version of what you do at home – just in a place you don’t know.

They Know When to Slow Down

Introverts like to take their time when in a new environment, which helps them minimize the impact of all the new and different stimulation around them. For those who aren’t introverted (gain energy by being alone or in a low-stimulating environment), they might not feel the need to stop and think. Traveling can be fast and it can be exciting because of that. But what many people forget – introvert or not – is that it’s always worthwhile to give your body and mind a break.

The introvert in your traveling party won’t just encourage those essential breaks, they’ll act as a human alarm for it because they are likely in-tune with how they feel and how others might also feel around them. If you were out late one night, you could need someone to vote for getting back before morning because you’re at that point where you could completely ruin your plans for the next day by sleeping in, or still get a bit of rest and make your schedule.

Having a more balanced itinerary is also a perk an introvert offers. If all your plans involve outdoor activities that tire you out every day, it’s a refreshing change to “turn introvert” for a bit and stop for a coffee in a cafe or hang out at a relaxing park. Scheduling more lowkey plans can give you a much-needed mental and physical break, all while still enjoying a diverse traveling experience.

They Choose Where to Travel

You might have a list of places in mind that you want to go, but if you’re deciding with an introvert, they’ll have their own preferences of what sounds like an ideal travel destination. When you have an introvert on your team, they’re going to value specific things when choosing where to go: is it a popular destination? Will it be too crowded to truly enjoy the places you’re intending to visit? Is there a variety of things to do that suit everyone? Is the aesthetic pleasing or hectic and potentially overwhelming after a day or so? Are there multiple spots you can visit in one trip? These are all things that an introvert might consider when deciding where to travel.

Those are all questions they could consider and hope to answer before jetting off. Because while New York or London seems like a fantastic place to check off your travel list, they also are known to be crowded, loud, and offer a particular experience.

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Places that offer different environments to explore and a short respite are favored by introverts because it gives them the best of both worlds. If they wanted to be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a city center, they could drive into a large city, but still want the option of getting somewhere different where they could take in the scenery with fewer distractions around.

They Find Secret Comforts

You know when you’re traveling and you see something in a foreign country that you have back home? Depending on how foreign the place is and how long you’ve been traveling, you might leap for joy at the familiar sight of your favorite snacks or even essentials like medicine you needed but didn’t bring along on your trip. Being homesick is a very real thing and it’s totally normal to feel a bit nostalgic once you’re away from what you normally use and interact with.

Introverts love to be comforted by things and know the impact a familiar object or act can have on their mood, spirit, and overall wellbeing. You can bet that they’ve Googled what they’ll need to bring along to make them still feel at ease in a faraway place. It can be as simple as a few packets of your favorite comfort food to munch on in the evening or a travel pillow that smells like home.




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Hana Othman

Hana Othman is the founder of SimpleHermit.com and identifies as an INFJ. Most days you can find her typing away or reading a book. Beyond that, she keeps busy as a dog and cat mom.