In the age of social media, where every trip can feel like a content creation opportunity, it’s easy to forget why we travel in the first place. It’s not about chasing likes or curating the perfect enviable post. It’s about being present with those you love—tasting something new, getting a little lost, and feeling the awe of stepping into an unfamiliar place for the first time.

Intentional travel is about choosing experiences that enrich you, not your followers. Maybe that means putting your phone down for a few hours. Maybe it’s planning your trip around things that make you feel alive—like wandering a neighborhood with no cell signal, or sharing stories with someone you just met in a café.

There’s also a quiet practicality to traveling with purpose. Mindful travel often goes hand in hand with smarter spending. When you're focused on meaningful experiences instead of flashy ones, you're more likely to spend less and invest in things that actually matter—like a local guide, a home-cooked meal, or lodging that supports the community. You don’t need to prove you were there. The memories you make—unscripted, unfiltered—are worth more than any algorithm can measure. They’re yours. And that’s more than enough.

Check out the full article from The Los Angeles Times here.

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