30 Bizarre Signs and Symptoms of T-Bug Exposure: You Might Possess One of These

This disease had been dormant for years. It stayed in my body unnoticed. There were symptoms but I kept on ignoring them. I tried some type of coping mechanisms but I think it never worked.

The signs and symptoms are becoming more apparent and progressive now. I could no longer deny that this is already becoming worst. There are no vaccines available. No prescription medicines. There is no cure I think. But there is just one thing I know for sure—I am not going to die yet.

Two years ago after visiting Malaysia, the infection has all started after being bitten by the Travel Bug (T-Bug). And from then on, my adventures and misadventures have started!

Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for:

1.    You have a country map on the back of your door or on the walls of your bed room.

2.    You check the internet everyday for airline ticket sale.

3.    Your PC’s “Favorites” tab includes all web links of low cost airlines.

4.    You save extra money so you can buy a new luggage or a backpack.

5.    You daydream while on your regular work routine. You always imagine yourself lying on a sandy beach or walking around a city.

6.    You started to write your very own bucket list.

7.    You envy a travel blogger.

8.    You own two or more travel books.

9.    You bookmark websites like hostelworld.com, and booking.com

10. You are a proud couchsurfer.

11. You have tried and tested most of the sunscreen lotions available—what to buy and not to buy.

12. You can sleep anywhere…effortlessly. While on the train, bus, ship, etc

13. You have tried all modes of transportation.

14. You don't care to travel with or without a plan.

15. You can say “Good morning”, “Thank you” and “Goodbye” in 5 or more different languages.

16. You sell some of your good old things to fund your upcoming trips.

17. You don’t have a plan to invest for a house.

18. Being seasick and jetlagged is just a normal thing not to worry about.

19. You know when to take a Paracetamol or a Mefenamic Acid tablet after a tiring day tour.

20. “Light weight”, “Quick Drying”, “Athletic” are some of the words you always use to describe your travel gears.

21. You have a multi-cultural set of “Friends” on your Facebook’s “Friend’s List”.

22. You own an iPod or an MP3 player.

23. You own a tent or a hammock instead of a car.

24. You hate your day job.

25. You enjoy watching National Geographic, Living Asia and History Channel in five straight hours.

26. You have a vast collection of postcards, key chains and fridge magnets.

27. You don’t mind travelling solo.

28.  When staying home feels like you are in prison.

29.  If feels like home when you are on the road.

30.  You already knew what to see in Djibouti, Liechtenstein and Kiribati.




If you possess most of these signs and symptoms, you are a certified travel maniac. We might have been sharing the same type of disease! There is nothing to worry about getting a cure because it always feels so good as time goes by.

If symptoms persist, please consult the world map.