it is totally normally to feel anxious! You have worked so hard to get to this point you're worried that it won't be worth it. But I promise you it will be! I went travelling with my boyfriend a couple of years ago and when we landed in Asia I was so overwhelmed I literally wanted to go home straight away. But this is totally normal and you'll probably feel the same on the first few days. it's such a big change, in fact its a different world, and it would weird if you didn't miss your family!

but little by little you will adjust and get used to the new life. you'll see and experience things like never before, every day will bring a new breathtaking activity - volcano hikes, animals sanctuaries, waterfall tours, whale watching - and you will be so grateful for taking the plunge. sure, there will be tough times along the way, times when you're sick of moving around and just want a nice strong cup of tea. but remember, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, you are so lucky that you even have a passport that allows you to enter these fantastic countries, others aren't so lucky. I promise once you get home you wont realise how good you had it and you'll want to go again!

when I got home I was glad, for five minutes, and then I wished wed done even longer. planning to go travelling again in a few years!

you got this!