It’s one of those untranslatable words in Italian that every traveler should absolutely know. It comes from Sweden, vaguely reminiscent of German “wanderlust”, but indicates a different sensation
If the German “wanderlust” indicates the irresistible need to travel, see new parts of the world, get to know people and traditions, the word “resfeber”, which comes from Sweden, refers to that feeling of restlessness, a mixture of anxiety, restlessness and excitement, which you feel before leaving for a trip. Has this ever happened to you?
Especially those who love venturing into little-known places or taking trips outside the usual routes, may have experienced this sensation more than once.
On the other hand, it is normal that exploring the unknown causes a bit of agitation, it happens even to the most daring and courageous people. Ultimately, it is precisely the fact of not knowing exactly what awaits us that fuels the desire and desire to leave.
But in some cases what is literally translated as “travel fever” can take a bad turn, resulting in anxiety and nervousness. Luckily, in most cases, everything passes as soon as you leave, so much so that when you return you are already thinking about the next trip.
It is certainly a universal sensation that everyone will have felt throughout their life, but the Swedes had the foresight to give it a name. So, if you are leaving, let it be a “resfeber”!
SOURCES: Medium/rendezvousmag
