Perhaps the most constant, gnawing irritation for me when traveling is lower back pain. Spending countless hours each day schlepping around heavy cameras and bags, waiting on lines, standing in the same spot on walking tours…the ache can be very distracting. We spend so much of our lives sitting down, that simply standing up for a long period of time can be excruciating. I know that sounds overly dramatic and negative, especially when you’re lucky to be in a place as beautiful as Bastogne, Luxembourg, but physical discomfort can really distort perspective.
Pro-tip: Stretch often. Touch your toes, bend your knees, keep moving instead of staying still.