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Do you know all the travel options you actually have?
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Do you know all the travel options you actually have?
Hey you,
I gotta tell you a story that blew my mind. A few years back, I was chatting with a friendāwho happened to be a multi-millionaire. During our conversation, I mentioned that Iād been to over 30 countries and started traveling solo at 17 (I was now in my 30ās). Then something unexpected happened⦠his tone shifted. He sounded annoyed, almost irritated. āYouāve been to more places than I have in my entire life,ā he said.
I paused. Was that⦠jealousy? I was not expecting that reaction from someone who seemingly had it all. A $500k car, penthouse apartment costing him $10K a month, a lifestyle of dropping hundreds of dollars every time he went out to eat. And yetāhe was envious of me because I had seen more of the world than he had.
I learned an important lesson that day about values.
We choose what we value in life. While some may prioritize consumerist items and flashy symbols of social status, others center experiences and memory-making as their form of wealth.
The value of your budget tripāstretching $2K for a multi-month experience in Southeast Asiaāmight be just as, or even more, valuable than someone elseās $2K spent on a month of rent in their luxury apartment Stateside with skyscraper views. It all depends on your state of mind.
That day got me thinking about travel, and how each person has a different relationship with it.
When you hear the word travel, what comes to mind:
A solo trip with a backpack and a water bottle, hopping hostels meeting other vagabonds?
A family vacation with the kids at an all-inclusive resort sipping bottomless poolside juice?
A slomad lifeāslow-moving, long-staying, taking language classes in town across from your month to month Airbnb?
When you see people post their travel photos, do you think:
āMust be niceā¦ā as if itās a flex?
Or
āMaybe I need that tooā¦ā as if itās an invitation?
The way people interpret travel often reflects the relationship they had with it growing upāand the relationship they have with their current state of mind. For some, travel is to escape. For others, itās to arrive. For some, itās a reward. For others, itās survival.
For many, travel has to be considered in the context of managing work PTO, waiting until retirement, managing kids, a mortgage, and other priorities. For others, life is a bit more flexible, less tethered, and travel is a bit more urgent. There are so many reasons why we chooseāor choose notāto travel with the time and resources we have.
So today, I want to offer you a travel menuānot of destinations, but of intentionsāto help you rethink how travel can meet you exactly where you are and take you where you need to go.

Having mint tea in the Zagora desert of Morocco during undergrad study abroad, 2010

Lunch break in the Bahamas working on a Disney cruise ship, 2013

Remote working on a grad school project from a wifi park in Havana, 2018

Working out in the Panathanaic Stadium where the first Olympics were held in Athens, 2021

Reuniting with my Disney team bestie a decade later for some outdoor adventures in Iceland, 2022

Celebrating New Yearās Day with my expat community in Costa Rica, 2023
šš½ Here's a guide to different types of travel for your state of mind:
Type | Description | Looks Like | Ideal Budget | Best For When... |
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The Getaway | 2ā4 days, quick reset | Cabin in the woods, beach staycation, last-minute road trip | $200ā$800 | Youāre overstimulated, tired, or need a change of scenery fast |
The Vacation | 5ā14 days, recharge & indulge | All-inclusive resorts, planned tours, romantic breaks | $1,000ā$4,000+ | You need comfort, pampering, and to not think for a while |
Solo Travel | Self-led, introspective | Exploring new cities solo, journaling at cafƩs, hostel meetups | Varies widely | You want clarity, confidence, or are figuring yourself out |
Backpacking | Budget, minimal, adventurous | Hostels, long bus rides, cheap eats | $25ā$60/day | You crave freedom, adrenaline, or a long-term reset |
Slomad Life | 1ā3 months or more in each spot | Long-term Airbnbs, co-working cafĆ©s, language or cooking classes | $1,000ā$2,500/month | You want lifestyle change, depth, and new habits |
Cultural Travel | Deep dive into history, art, food, language | Museum passes, walking tours, grandmaās cooking class | $1,500ā$5,000+ | You want to be inspired, creative, and learn from the world |
Restorative Travel | Rest, wellness, regulation | Silent retreats, nature immersion, slow mornings | $800ā$2,500 | Youāre burnt out, grieving, or craving nervous system healing |
Adventure Travel | Outdoor, thrill-seeking | Surfing, hiking, paragliding, safaris | $1,200ā$3,500+ | You feel stuck, craving nature, or need to feel alive |
Social Travel | Friend-focused, lively | Group trips, parties, clubs, festivals | $800ā$3,000 | You need connection, joy, or just a fun break from routine |
Expat/ | Full relocation or extended stay abroad | Residency visa, new job or project, enrolling kids in school overseas | $2,000ā$10,000+ | Youāre rebuilding, redefining, or seeking long-term life shifts |
Creative Residency | Travel for artistic or intellectual work, often structured | Artist residencies, writerās retreats, innovation labs | $500ā$3,000+ (some are funded) | You need space and focus to create, away from daily distractions |
Service Travel | Travel centered around giving back | Volunteering, teaching abroad, disaster relief trips | $500ā$2,000 (sometimes sponsored) | You seek purpose, connection, and contribution |
Pilgrimage Travel | Spiritual or soul-searching travel with deeper meaning | Visiting sacred sites, walking pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago | Varies | You need clarity, healing, or to reconnect to something bigger |
Medical or Wellness Travel | Travel for physical health, therapy, or alternative treatments | Ayurvedic retreats, psychedelic therapy journeys, medical tourism | $1,000ā$10,000+ | Youāre prioritizing physical healing or body restoration |
Remote Work / Workcation | Mixing work with exploration in a new environment | Beach office setups, coworking retreats, new time zones | $1,000ā$5,000+/month | You want change without burning PTO or pausing your income |
Generational Travel | Multi-gen or heritage-based travel to trace family roots | Visiting your ancestral homeland, family storytelling trips | $1,500ā$5,000+ | You're reconnecting with your lineage, legacy, or family bonding |
Pop-Up/Project-Based Travel | Going somewhere temporarily for a creative project or job | Film shoots, fashion weeks, pop-up installations, exhibitions | Varies widely | Youāre pursuing a specific creative opportunity in a new location |
Education Travel | Travel driven by learning and personal growth | Study abroad, cooking courses, language immersion schools | $2,000ā$10,000+ | You crave knowledge, new skills, or cultural fluency |
Eco or Agritourism | Travel connected to the environment or sustainability | Organic farms, permaculture projects, jungle retreats | $500ā$2,500+ | Youāre grounding yourself in nature, simplicity, and slow living |
āØThe kind of travel that heals you at 25 might not be the same at 35 or 55.
āØYou might one day outgrow vacationing and find you want to live abroad.
āØYou may realize what you really need is a quiet weekend on a lake to refresh.
Thereās no ārightā way to travel. Thereās just your way. For where you are, right now. Take advantage of the fact that you have options.
Meet a couple of our speakers that will be at our upcoming Virtual Travel Summit offering great insights to help you define your travel values:
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To infinity,
Kristina šŗ
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