Even during the height of winter ski season, you can still hear the rhythmic pop of a tennis ball hitting a racquet around Stanglwirt, a decades-old luxury resort in the Austrian Alps near the tony mountain town of Kitzbühel. While Stanglwirt is now known for its laundry list of world-class amenities (including a fantastic wellness program), tennis is in fact what put it on the map. Through tennis management firm Peter Burwash International, Stanglwirt expanded its entire tennis program in the 1970s and 1980s, including building more facilities to accommodate tennis camps—a novelty at the time.
I live alone abroad. Here's how I deal with homesickness and loneliness.
18.11.2023 - 13:55 / insider.com
In 2021, I moved abroad to spend six months exploring Europe. I was looking for a change of scenery from New York City and to fulfill my dream of living in Europe.
The first city I lived in was Warsaw, Poland. I had a family connection to the country; my parents emigrated from there to the US when they were in their 20s, and I had spent my childhood summers visiting family in Poland. It felt like the natural choice to start in a country where I knew the language and could hop on a train to sit in my aunt's kitchen on a Saturday afternoon.
When I walked into my first apartment, I felt what I'd call disbelief. I couldn't believe that I had made it, that I had made a dream I'd had in my head for years a reality. But beyond that, as I wandered around the apartment, giggling like a child, I realized that it would be the first time I'd be living alone.
Before Europe, I'd lived in Miami and New York City. In both places, I always had roommates. Now I was days away from turning 30 and finally getting to experience solo living. I sat in my swing — yes, the apartment had a swing and a hammock — and let the pleasure of solitude sink in.
Fast-forward two years, and I now live in Vienna, a city I've called home since March 2022. I picked it because I found a place that allowed me to breathe easily while taking my breath away. I even brought my cat from the US to come live with me. Despite feeling very much like I've got my feet securely on the ground, I still get homesick.
I don't get homesick so much for the US but for my parents, sister, and friends who live there. I've been fortunate in that many people have come to visit me, and I've been delighted to show them my city, but they always leave — and it leaves just me.
My homesickness comes out of the blue sometimes, though I find it often creeps up around fall each year (which may be due to seasonal affective disorder). When I notice this feeling, I do my best to manage it — with a few tools on my side.
When homesickness hits, I'll turn to a blank page in my notebook and answer prompts such as, "What am I missing?" or, "When was the last time I felt at home?" Or I'll go buy some postcards and write notes to those I miss.
Hearing my mom's voice is instant medicine and always soothes my longing heart. While the six-hour time difference requires patience and makes scheduling tricky, I'm lucky my mom is an early riser and I can call her in the early afternoon.
Another one of my favorite tactics is to plan a trip so I have something to look forward to. Whether it's going on a city hike in Vienna, taking a day trip to Wachau Valley (my favorite) in Austria, visiting a new castle, or taking advantage of local events such as an art festival, these experiences help
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
nationalgeographic.com
30.11.2023 / 17:27
California gold rush towns are booming again. Here’s what to see and do.
Northern California’s historic Gold Country is booming—for the second time. This string of former mining towns in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada burst onto the scene in 1848 during the fabled gold rush.
forbes.com
30.11.2023 / 16:45
Ranked: The World’s 10 Most Expensive Cities To Live, According To A New Report
What are the world’s most expensive cities to live? Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland have tied to secure the top spot, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
travelandleisure.com
29.11.2023 / 18:35
Delta Just Released a Ton of Flight Deals — With Many to Florida and Mexico
Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday may be over, but Delta Air Lines is still rolling out the deals for travelers eager to get away. The airline recently published a list of “Fly Into A Winter Wonderland” deals on their website, which offers discounts both in cash and using Delta SkyMiles redemptions for flights both within the United States and internationally. “Redefine the winter blues and take advantage of low seasonal fares to destinations from cozy cities to tropical escapes and alpine adventures,” Delta shares on their website about the sale. Travel + Leisure spotted deals from nearly every one of Delta’s hub cities in the United States. The current promotion offers deals between December 2023 and January 2024. The lowest miles fare was 14,000 miles and $12 for a round-trip flight from Seattle, WA, to San Francisco, CA. Some of the other top flight deals include:
forbes.com
28.11.2023 / 00:59
Book One Of These Standout Hotels For Your Next Trip To Charleston
Charleston, S.C. boasts an abundance of charms, from its perfectly-preserved architecture to gorgeous beaches, top-tier food festivals, historic landmarks, and one of the country’s buzziest dining and nightlife scenes. So it’s no wonder the city has become one of the country’s top travel destinations in recent years.
thepointsguy.com
27.11.2023 / 22:09
Royal Caribbean just took delivery of a cruise ship so big it can hold nearly 10,000 people. Really
It's official: There's a new record-setting giant in the cruise world.
insider.com
27.11.2023 / 22:01
Terrible flight turbulence compelled 2 strangers to bond. They survived the bumpy ride with whiskey and TikTok.
Two women became friends after bonding on a severely turbulent plane ride, recording their hilarious interactions and panicked antics in a video that's been viewed over 1.5 million times.
travelandleisure.com
26.11.2023 / 14:05
Fly to Germany and Travel to 25 Different Cities By Train on One Ticket — Here's How
United Airlines is making it easier for travelers to hop a train in Europe by partnering with the Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bahn to create a single ticket for both air and train travel.
insider.com
23.11.2023 / 17:57
I'm a woman traveling around the world. Here are the 5 places I felt the least safe.
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Chloe Jade, an influencer who has been documenting her travels around the world on Instagram . It has been edited for length and clarity.
insider.com
22.11.2023 / 10:44
I rode on the only 2 high-speed trains in the US, Brightline and Amtrak's Acela. Here's how they compare and which is more convenient.
Brightline opened in September as only the second high-speed rail network in the US, cruising along 235 miles of track between Orlando and Miami at 125 mph.
cntraveler.com
20.11.2023 / 13:13
Kilt Shopping in Edinburgh With a Tartan Butler
One sleepy morning this summer in Edinburgh’s Leith neighborhood, a pub-stuffed, cobblestoned port district, a persnickety tailor tugged at the lapels of my formal Prince Charlie jacket and centered my furry sporran purse. Then, with assertive force, he hiked up my kilt so it rested comfortably above my navel, warming my belly like a Scotch ale. I embraced my awkward role as an inert mannequin, a clueless one at that, slowly transforming into a great Scot.