Reverse Culture Shock
So, you have planned an epic vacation that will completely change your life. While the planning can be an incredible experience, the return home can be a little harder to handle. How do you get on with your life, after you have been away for so long, out of your element and experiencing a whole new way of life?Known as reverse culture shock, travelers that have been away for an extended period of time have a difficult transition reintegrating back into society.
It is difficult to relate to friends and family who have stayed in the "rat race" while you were away. You have just been profoundly changed from your journey, while everyone else has continued with their routine.
Experiencing different cultures, pushing yourself to the limit on a great trek or simply slowing down to enjoy the simple things in life, makes a person realise that there is a lot more to being alive than owning the latest gadget or killing yourself in a stressful job.
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