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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 12 MIN

Episode 7: Travel Like Yourself

from The Places We Become · host Katie Blake, PhD

You don’t have to travel like everyone else. In fact, you shouldn’t.In today’s episode of The Places We Become, we’re diving into the psychology of personality and how it beautifully influences the way we move through the world. Whether you love returning to the same beloved city year after year, crave novelty and spontaneity, or build a spreadsheet before every trip—your travel style is not random. It’s rooted in who you are.This episode is a love letter to honouring your natural tendencies, planning trips that feel right for you, and releasing the pressure to be a different kind of traveler than you really are.Oh—and if you’re curious what kind of traveler you are, don’t miss the free quiz I created just for you. You’ll find the link below!Topics We’ll Explore in This Episode:* How the Big Five personality traits show up in your travel style* Why loving repeat destinations is just as valid as chasing the new* The truth about introverted travelers (and why solo travel might be your secret superpower)* How to feel more confident planning trips that actually align with your personality* Why there’s no such thing as a “wrong” way to travel* A free quiz to help you discover your travel personalityLet’s Plan Your Next JourneyI specialize in helping travelers create experiences that feel aligned, inspired, and beautifully them. Whether you want a custom itinerary or just some clarity around how you actually like to travel, I’m here to help. Fill out my travel inquiry form to get started.Share Your Story!Do you travel in a way that surprises people? Are you a repeat-destination lover, a solo introvert explorer, or someone who plans every trip down to the hour? I’d love to hear how your personality shows up in your travel life. Share your story for a chance to be featured on a future episode of The Places We Become.P.S. What’s Your Travel Personality?Take my free quiz to discover your unique travel style! Whether you’re a comfort-seeking curator, a free-spirited explorer, or something in between, this 2-minute quiz will help you understand how your personality shapes the way you experience the world—and how to plan trips that actually feel like you. Click here to take it now for free!Stay Connected* Subscribe to The Places We Become so you never miss an episode!* Sign up for my digital publication psychologie for deep dives into travel, self-discovery, and living with intention.* Follow me for more travel psychology insights and inspiration. Get full access to Psychologie at drkatieblake.substack.com/subscribe

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