What if the single question that transforms your travel is the simplest one: why do you travel? We’re marking 100,000 downloads and three years of Solo Travel Adventures by digging into intention and how it can reshape everything from destination to day-by-day choices.

We explore eight clear reasons people hit the road—connection with family and friends, rest from work, special events like festivals or marathons, cultural immersion, ethical volunteering, media-fueled inspiration, bucket list dreams, and even work travel. For each, we break down how to plan with focus so your itinerary actually serves your purpose. You’ll hear practical examples like choosing lodging close to loved ones, avoiding tourist traps when your anchor is a festival, vetting volunteer opportunities to prevent exploitation, and using Workaway-style experiences to learn skills like permaculture while keeping costs low. We also share how to turn business trips into meaningful micro-journeys by stacking small, intentional moments around a packed schedule.

This chapter of the show leans into a more focused approach to solo travel, with clear steps to define your why and filter every decision through it. If your goal is rest, plan fewer hotel changes and longer stays. If your goal is culture, prioritize neighborhood markets, local guides, and public transit. If your goal is wonder, choose timing and pace that make space for awe instead of burnout. By aligning purpose and plan, you trade FOMO for fulfillment and return home changed—in the ways you actually hoped for.

We’re also inviting you to a free virtual travel summit on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST with 20 speakers sharing experience-driven insights you can use right away. Come for clarity, leave with a plan that fits you. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what’s the purpose of your next trip?

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