I’m going through withdrawals…
I’m not going to lie or try to hide my lack of posts behind anything other than being uninspired. I have been back home on Maui for two months and I’m desperately missing the road. The fact that I am planning a new adventure isn’t even exciting me at the moment. The shell-shock of going back to ‘work’ and doing something I swore I would never do again to earn money is heartbreaking. Sure I get to watch the sunset from a roof top bar in Maui but I really had hoped I would never have to sling cocktails ever again. I know there are worst places to HAVE to come to when you don’t know where else to go than Maui but for me it is just the tiny town I grew up in filled with ghosts of the past.
Last night while driving home from work as I stared at the bright full moon my mind wandered to the fact that I feel like a drug addict who needs her FIX. I miss the tribe of travelers on the road and the sense of wanderlust that fills each day. So I played around with my iPad and made these images to sort my feelings out. I hope you enjoy them.
I have a little over a month to go before I set out on my next adventure, details to come soon, but until than I am going to try my hardest to get inspired by the beauty that surrounds me and treat home like an adventure.
Alexandra Pucherelli is a Maui native who is flirting with adventure and shenanigans one country at a time. She is an island Girl, hammock lover, travel writer, gin drinker, lover of cheese, travel photographer, and daydreamer. A full time nomad since April 03, 2011 and is sharing her musings, budget, and frolicking tips with you. She is bad with learning new languages but FLUENT IN FROLICKING
Fun pics…good way to help with the withdrawal:)
D.J. – The World of Deej recently frolicked at…The Champion at PGA National Resort
Thanks! Creating art is good or the restless soul.
Alexandra, I’m LOVING these photos! I think the last one is my favourite here, and then numbers 1 and 3. Nice job! I do know what you mean about being restless, though. Whenever I go back home to the UK, I’m always planning a side jaunt out of the country at the same time for a few weeks thanks to the abundance of budget airlines (cheaper for me to go to fly to Amsterdam than take a train to London!) I hope it’s not too long before you’re back on the road again and feeling inspired.
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You’re lucky that home has such close jaunt possibilities! I just have the beach
Oh and I plan to be on the road again here shortly
Awesome pics. I even know where the sign is
And I have to say.. slinging cocktails in Maui.. life could be worse (I know.. it’s what you’re used to.., and you’re craving change.. but it sounds awesome to me!)
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Like I said before…. I’m down to switch home islands for a bit
Love the pics! Am sharing on Twitter
Any plans to come to the Czech Republic?
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Thanks for sharing! No plans to come to Czech Republic soon but anything is possible.
Such a heartfelt post and great pics/typography. I only get to go away for a few weeks at a time but I know exactly how that post-trip slump feels (and am in it at the moment). Nice blog, glad I stumbled across it – pleased to hear you have another adventure planned soon!
Just say no to the post trip funk…. More drugs please
I can’t help but feel the same. Withdrawals.
I haven’t been traveling since last April and I’ve been working ever single day. It’s draining all the energy in me and no matter how many ideas I come up with for a post, I can’t seem to put in to words that will make sense.
Hope you get out of yours soon!!
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Hope you get out of yours as well!
It’s my drug of choice too! And, I’m totally having withdrawal…
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Just a little more than 2 weeks and I will be on the road again! I hope you get your fix soon as well!
I understand the feeling! Even though I love living in San Diego, I start to go a little crazy if I don’t travel at least once a month. It helps me though when I notice all the beauty around me at home. We both really do live in paradise. Enjoy your next adventure!
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16 days till the new adventure! Eat some good SoCal Mexican food for me!
Sorry that you are experiencing travel withdrawal. I just got home late last night…and I am telling myself now that all I want is a nice rest at home for a few months…but in a month or so, the cravings will hit me again, I am sure…
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LOL… I’m always good for a week or so and than the restlessness and wanderlust kicks back in
I totally went through this too. I didn’t know what the heck to write because i wasn’t traveling, even though I lived on the beach like you do. It simply wasn’t enough and was somehow so uninspiring. Glad to hear you’ve got something in the works, though. If it involves Southeast Asia, we should meet up for a brew! Just got to Bangkok two days ago and feel like I’m a travel druggie getting my fix.
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Glad to hear you are back on the road getting your FIX!!! I leave in two days!! 3 Month Euro and Morocco Roadtrip Here I Come!
I know how you feel, post travel depression is the worst feeling in the world. Once the bug bites it never lets go! I have to wait until next March to get my next fix. Love the pics!
Where you heading in March?
At this stage Jordan, Israel and Turkey for around 5 weeks. Maybe Greece too if i’m lucky. Then a big one to South America after that. How about you?
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It’s part of every journey, and it’s totally a-okay to be feeling this way. Maui isnt the worst place in the world to call “home” so look on the bright side
People like me would kill to be sipping cocktails on a rooftop bar. And get excited! You’re on to another adventure soon!
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I am replying to this comment from the edge of the Sahara in Morocco! Far from the place I was when I wrote this post! A life that is centered on travel always has it’s ups and downs and while my down of being on Maui is not the worst it could be it still isn’t as cool as the highs
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Awesome you are on the road again… and the Sahara? Dang girl, you get around! Love the site design, header is great, kudos. Molly
Thanks Molly! Still an everchanging work in progress
Haha I love these pictures. Good drug of choice, I am hooked on it too!
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Where you planning in going next?
I just found you and your site today. I’m less than a week old (as a travel blogger) and feel so much relief knowing I am not alone in my addiction! I have been an addict my entire life and if I am not on a trip, I must be planning one. I go through the “withdrawals” as soon as I return from a trip–UNLESS I have another one planned right away! Came back from cruise Feb 3rd and went into depression mode because I had NO travel scheduled and couldn’t bear the thought of getting out of bed–Nothing to live for. Had to find a FIX somehow. Decided I needed to start writing my travel blog and use that as a sort of therapy. It’s working! I have new energy, excited about EVERYTHING and planning trips again. Maybe we should start a “Travel Anonymous” and have meetings. I would be happy to be your sponsor if you’ll be mine
Admitting your addiction is the first step
Good luck with your new blog. It is tons of work but a lot of fun at the same time. Let me know if you have any newbie travel blogging questions 