I only saw a psychiatrist like a month ago. She prescribed Lithium but I didn't take it - don't feel like I need this right now. Hope I won't need this at all.
I'm in a psychotherapy though for long time, in a psychodynamic approach which is a bit different from what you described "therapist lays it out .. simple"
In a psychodynamic therapy you dictate the pace and the content of the therapy, it's more digging the depths of your inner-layers rather than helping you cope with everyday life.

Travel? Depends. Throw me in Europe now and I'll be the happiest man on earth. I was traveled to Amsterdam to meet a good friend there this month and it was perfect. I'm thinking about Switzerland/Austria for next destination.
Depends on destination and the style of the trip- I wouldn't go to India for example despite the fact I loved it there very much, now it doesn't fit my desires and schedule too

What makes it hard for you in traveling ? Generally too pressuring or something more specific