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Travel is becoming an increasingly relevant part of many individuals' lives, with more travelers now reserving longer-term Airbnb stays than in years past. People are also embracing the remote work and digital nomad lifestyles that allow them to take their careers around the world with them.

Make no mistake: traveling can be wonderful. Studies show that travel expands your mind, forces you to think in broader ways, and can even benefit your immune system. Being in new environments automatically gets you out of your comfort zone and introduces you to novelty.

However, there are still certain travel pitfalls that people should be aware of as they journey out to see the world. At the top of the list is burnout; though three simple actions will ensure you sidestep this.

Don't try to schedule every single day

When you're traveling to a new place, it's natural to be excited. People understandably want to see and explore as much of a different area as possible. Though taking this to the extreme can not only trigger burnout; it can also rob you of truly getting to enjoy and process all that surrounds you.

During your stay, it's good to leave certain days up to chance. Maybe you'll want to just rest, focus on work, or sleep in. Believe it or not, having specific days where you're not going out and constantly on the move is a good thing. This allows your body and mind to rest, reset, and recharge.

These more relaxed periods, in turn, give you energy on the days when you're touring the country, taking the train to different cities, or otherwise navigating a carefully scheduled itinerary.

Listen to your body

Before burnout strikes, there are often warning signs from your body. Maybe you've planned to visit a new cafe on a Tuesday, but then Tuesday arrives and you just want to stay in and work from your hotel or Airbnb.

There is no shame in heeding the warning signs from within. The cafe isn't going anywhere...and even if you did force yourself to go out and see it, you likely wouldn't appreciate it as much as you would if you'd waited to go on a different day.

Rest before big excursions

If you have an all-day tour planned for a Friday, it may not hurt to use Wednesday and Thursday to kick back and have takeout delivered to your doorstep.

Big excursions require lots of energy. Likewise, enjoying a day of stimulating new sights and adventures becomes considerably less feasible when you're running on fumes or little sleep.

One of the joys of extended travel is you have more time in your chosen destination(s). This means you can take certain days to stay in, sleep in, and slow down for just a little bit. In the long run, you'll have more energy to explore, venture out, and see the amazing world that surrounds you.