I know what you must be thinking- Isn’t this a travel blog? Doesn’t she normally sit here and try to convince and persuade me to travel even if I don’t have any money or time?

Yes- it’s true, I’ve crossed over to the dark side. Ok not really. I am still a huge travel advocate and would love to see more people venturing out and telling me about their trips so I can be oh so deliciously jealous of their adventures, but there are a few reasons you may want to rethink your travel plans.

Reason #1: If you are disgustingly sick or contagious. Sitting on a plane, I want to be thinking about my destination or recounting the fabulous time I just had visiting my best friend in Southern California. I don’t want to be sitting there paranoid about what kind of germs or diseases I am catching from the guy sitting next to me coughing in my face and blowing snot (or whatever else) constantly. I know there are times where this cannot be avoided but if you are knowingly sick and contagious- do all of us a favor and just opt out of traveling. I think airlines should consider a deathly contagious re-book policy.

Reason #2: You are going to complain about everything. Why spend so much money and time if you are not going to enjoy your vacation? Yes TSA goes overboard sometimes and it can make you grumble (oops I have been known to do that), and yes the overhead bin was crowded and you had a middle seat in between two bigger guys on a red-eye to JFK, or yes gas has gone up ridiculously for the holiday weekend, but who cares! You are getting out and exploring and doing something fun! Don’t focus on the little things that go wrong, focus on your experience and who you are with and making memories. And if you can’t- you probably should just stay home and not ruin everyone else’s time.

Reason #3: You have no money. Ok this should just be common sense right? If you don’t have any money you probably shouldn’t be booking that 14 day mediterranean cruise or the fishing expedition in Alaska and putting it on your credit card. Those are probably vacations you save up for, and even though it hurts me to write this as right now is the BEST time to travel because of all the deals and bargains you can find out there, you must have priorities. Jr’s school books should probably come before a weekend in Cabo. However, if you do read my blog then you know there are plenty of other great options for you if you have been smitten with the travel bug but are not financially prospering at the moment. Smaller staycations or smaller roadtrips staying within your state are some ideas just to name a few.

There are obviously a hundred other reasons one shouldn’t travel, for example if you are on house arrest, but there is always that one great reason you should travel. Whether it’s a family vacation, a destination wedding, or a second honeymoon the joy is in the journey- just try to make it memorable for everyone along the way!

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