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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

It's Hard to Leave (even when you're ready to go)

from Freedom Looks Like This – solo travel back to yourself · host Damianne President – Intentional Travel

Have you ever stayed somewhere longer than you wanted to… just in case?Just in case something important happens at the end.  Just in case leaving early seems rude.  Just in case you’re ... fill in the blank.On a recent solo trip through Japan, I started noticing this instinct in a few different places.It showed up in a moment on a bus when I realized I was sitting on the “wrong” side to capture the ocean.It showed up again during a Buddhist fire ritual in Koyasan, when I found myself sitting there long after my curiosity about the ceremony had already been satisfied.In this episode of *Freedom Looks Like This*, I’m noticing a pattern many of us fall into while traveling (and in everyday life), especially when we’re trying to make the most of our time and avoid missing out. Then, we're determined to make the "right" decision. But some decisions can't be made with logic and a spreadsheetIn this episode- Solo travel reflections from Japan  - A Buddhist fire ritual in Koyasan  - A travel decision between Kobe and Awaji Island  - The pressure to stay until the end of experiences  - Noticing the moment when your curiosity is already satisfiedThis episode is part of the ongoing series exploring what freedom actually looks like when travelling and in everyday moments.Support the showJoin the next Solo Trip Decision Workshop live on June 20. It's for women who've decided they want to take a solo trip and want help deciding the trip they actually want: https://freedomlookslikethis.com/trainingEmail: [email protected] Skool: https://freedomlookslikethis.com/community

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Have you ever stayed somewhere longer than you wanted to… just in case? Just in case something important happens at the end. Just in case leaving early seems rude. Just in case you’re ... fill in the blank. On a recent solo trip through Japan, I started noticing this instinct in a few different places. It showed up in a moment on a bus when I realized I was sitting on the “wrong” side to capture the ocean. It showed up again during a Buddhist fire ritual in Koyasan, when I f...

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