Why Do You Travel? How to Define Your Purpose Before You Book // 161

Why do you travel? Before choosing a destination, booking a flight, or building an itinerary, this single question can reshape everything. In this episode, Cheryl reflects on 100,000 downloads and three years of Solo Travel Adventures by exploring how intention transforms travel from a checklist experience into something meaningful. Because when your “why” is clear, every decision becomes easier. In This Episode: Eight common reasons women travel—and how to plan around each one Traveling for connection with family and friends Planning restorative trips that truly allow for rest Designing travel around festivals, events, or marathons Cultural immersion beyond tourist highlights Ethical volunteering and how to avoid exploitation Turning work travel into intentional micro-journeys Filtering destinations and pacing through your personal purpose If your goal is rest, you’ll plan differently than if your goal is adventure. If your goal is cultural depth, your days will look different than if your goal is celebration. When purpose leads, FOMO fades. Clarity replaces overwhelm. And you return home changed in the way you actually hoped for. If you’re unsure what your next trip represents in this season of life, Cheryl works with women in 1:1 coaching to clarify their travel goals and design meaningful, confidence-building experiences aligned with their purpose.