31 Incredibly Useful Tips Every Anxious Traveler Needs to Know

30. Check in with people back home if you need.

“I check my Facebook, which is my main source of contact to a lot of people. I do this literally every time we stop so then I can relax and know that everyone is OK, because that is what I’m scared of — missing out on knowing if one of my friends or family members has something bad happen to them.”