Meaningful Travel: Find Your Perfect Trip

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Quiz Questions

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What's your favorite aspect of traveling?
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  Having immersive cultural experiences
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  Sampling the local food
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  Exploring the outdoors
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  Having conversations with locals
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  Experiencing personal & spiritual growth
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On a typical weekend, you can be found...
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  Hiking, biking, swimming -- anything active
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  Going wine tasting at a local vineyard
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  Hitting up a new workout class
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  Spending a few hours getting lost at a museum
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  Volunteering in your community
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Which mode of transportation do you prefer when traveling?
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  Walking
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  Taking the train
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  Flying
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  Taking the local bus
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  Biking
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What's your favorite thing to research when planning a trip to a new destination?
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  Where to find eateries only the locals know about
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  The history and culture of your destination
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  The best activities, adventures, and things to do
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Where would you most like to stay?
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  A wellness resort in the middle of the desert
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  A tent under the stars
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  A locally-run hotel in a culture-filled city
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  A homestay with a local family
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  Within walking distance of the destination's best food market
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Which animal describes you best?
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  Panda
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  Wolf
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  Elephant
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  Dolphin
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  Monkey
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Which activity sounds like something you'd want to do while traveling?
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  Visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary
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  Taking a sunrise yoga class
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  Learning how to make pasta from scratch
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  Participating in a local festival
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  Learning a skill like rock climbing
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What's one travel essential you can't leave home without?
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  Camera
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  Hiking Boots
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  Guidebook
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  Workout Clothes
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  Travel Dictionary
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Where would you most like to travel out of the following destinations?
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  New Orleans
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  Istanbul
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  Costa Rica
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  Patagonia
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  Peru
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It's been a successful trip when you leave your destination...
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  Feeling rejuvenated
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  Full from eating in a local home
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  A little sore from the scenic hiking
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  Having learned a local tradition or pastime
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  Having had the opportunity to contribute to a local impact project

Quiz Outcomes

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Wellness Warrior
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You're a Wellness Warrior! You likely place importance on continuing your home wellness routine -- or immersing yourself in a new one -- when you travel. To you, a trip is an opportunity to better yourself, and you tend to gravitate toward healthy as well as spiritual destinations. You crave rejuvenation and self-growth through travel. Here are some meaningful travel ideas for you: 10 Healthy Adventures in Costa Rica 10 Ways To Deepen Your Yoga Practice When Traveling Wellness & Wine at The BodyHoliday Saint Lucia Hermitage Bay Offers A Tranquil Wellness Retreat In Antigua Rancho Margot: A Sustainable Retreat For The Mind, Body & Soul In Costa Rica Top 10 Yoga Fusion Retreats Wild Spirit Sustainable Retreat in South Africa We also recommend checking out the thousands of yoga retreats around the world from our affiliate partner, BookYogaRetreats. How does a wellness retreat in Bali sound?
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Impact Explorer
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You're an Impact Explorer! You're passionate about making a difference at home and when you travel. You like being able to make an impact in the places you visit in any way that you can. You love ethical volunteer and impact trips that work with and benefit communities, as well as tours, hotels, and experiences that do the same. Here are some meaningful travel ideas for you: Responsible Voluntourism Guide 9 Innovative Platforms Making Sustainable Travel Easy How To Learn Spanish & Help The Earth In Panama Best Places To Stay In Bocas del Toro (Panama) For Sustainable Travelers 10 Ethical Wildlife Vacations For Animal Lovers How To Volunteer & Learn Spanish In Nicaragua (Editor's Video) 11 Amazing Trips Letting You Help Save The Sea Turtles We also recommend checking out these Women's Expeditions from our affiliate partner, Intrepid Travel. These all-female expeditions are all about breaking down barriers, fostering discussion and creating immersive local experiences for women that are ordinarily off limits.
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Culture Carnivore
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You're a Culture Carnivore! You love immersing yourself in the culture of every place you visit, and believe the beauty of travel is in connecting with locals and experiencing a way of life different from what you're used to. You could easily spend hours researching the culture, people, and history of a destination before you visit. Here are some meaningful travel ideas for you: Learning The Art Of Fresco In Florence Weaving In Chiang Rai, Thailand Exploring Mezcal & Mushrooms In The Land Of The Zapotec Tips For Immersing Yourself In Local Culture A Deep Look Into The Ancient Pearl Diving Traditions Of Kuwait How To Visit An Indigenous Community In Costa Rica 4 Ways To Better Respect Local Culture While Traveling Why We Need To Hear The Voices Of Those We Visit On The Road Gambian Music: Exploring West African Storytelling & Oral Traditions Your accommodation can also help you live like a local, particularly when you book with platforms like Homestay.com and TrustedHousesitters.com (both affiliate partners).
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Outdoor Escapist
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You're an Outdoor Escapist! You enjoy escaping the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and immerse yourself in the outdoors when you travel. Whether it's hiking, cycling, diving, or surfing, you love to be active outdoors. You feel most energized when connecting with Mother Nature, and you deeply care about the health of our planet. Here are some meaningful travel ideas for you: 5 Top Rental Gear Brands Making Travel More Sustainable 5 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Tourists Shouldn’t Visit Your Ultimate Guide To Virginia’s Outdoor-Focused Eastern Shore How To Hike The Epic Te Araroa Trail In New Zealand Finding Strength On The Cliffs Of Inishmore 5 Not-To-Miss Scenic Scotland Hiking Trails 5 Breathtaking Nature Experiences In West Java, Indonesia Riding The World’s First Surf Boards In Peru Exploring Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast On Horseback 5-Day Mohare Danda Community Eco-Trek In Nepal Trail Cleanup Game We also recommend checking out some of the incredible sustainable outdoor adventure trips from our affiliate partners, like Intrepid's Active Adventure Trips as well as their Expedition Trips, BookYogaRetreat's Adventure Yoga Retreats, and REI's Adventurous Vacations.
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Epicurious Traveler
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You're an Epicurious Traveler! One of your favorite ways to experience a destination is through food and drink. To you, local cuisine is more than a meal, but also a story about the place you're visiting and a way to immerse yourself in local culture. Whether it's through a food tour or a local cooking class, you love to eat and sip your way through your travels! Here are some meaningful travel ideas for you: 11 Delicious Chocolate Tours Around The World A Delicious Itinerary: Discovering Authentic Eats in Marseille Sonoma Vacation: Exploring The Best Of Nature & Wine Country In California 16 Absolutely Amazing Street Foods You Must Try In Your Lifetime How To Savor The Best Strasbourg Christmas Market Food & Drink How To Eat Your Way Around Iran Vineyard Work In Italy: A Fun & Unique Volunteer Experience We also recommend checking out some delicious sustainable food and wine trips from our affiliate partners, like Intrepid Travel's Food Tours. For delicious day tours, Backstreet Academy has many culinary options. And if you can't physically travel, The Chef & The Dish brings chefs from around the world into your living room.

Meaningful Travel: Find Your Perfect Trip

Looking for travel experiences that have meaning beyond simply sightseeing? Then you’ll love this free personality quiz! Think of your results like your own personal travel experiences planner, as you’ll learn your perfect trip style as well as meaningful tourism experiences that fit it.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes