Actually just slipping off into dream land was nothing like the time I did it as a young kid, I was told to exit the body through my nostrils as it would be the easiest way out.
I seriously felt the plasma of my spirit ( only way I can describe it) compressing thinly to exit my nostrils and again on reentry.
If you ever get it right you'll know how much a huge difference is between that and just slipping off to dreamland.

I never traveled far, I think I was too young and too attached to my psychical form.

I had a guide talk me through the relaxing process with a soothing voice it helped since i had no idea how to properly relax and that is the whole key.