Today seems like a good day to start. That’s how many great projects begin, I’m told. That’s how many great travels begin as well. That’s why I decided to start this travel blog site, PsychologyOfTravel.com, to help you explore the reasons why we travel…and how to do it better. I… Read More »Welcome to the Psychology of Travel Blog
When it comes to the size a person’s ego, there are few places in the world where you can stoke the flames of an ego like Monte Carlo in Monaco. From their world-famous casino to over-the-top exquisite hotels, restaurants, and the renowned Port Hercules with its proudly pretentious mega yachts,… Read More »Monte Carlo and the Psychology of Wealth
If there was any question about the viability of the travel industry in 2024, the evidence from the surge of guests at the Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas, Texas suggests that travel is alive and well. Travel is well in terms of interest from potential travelers, and well in… Read More »2024 Update: Travel & Adventure Show Builds the Travel Excitement
When you’re looking for a good tour guide, it’s helpful to recognize some key factors that determine the right “fit” for you. What makes a good tour guide? How do you know if you’ve found the right person to guide you through your places of interest? In this article, we’ll… Read More »What Makes a Good Tour Guide?
Recency Bias is a term psychologists use to describe the tendency to automatically overvalue recent examples when informing our opinions. This occurs at a subconscious level, such that you may not even be aware that your thoughts are biased by recent circumstances. The problem with recency bias is that this… Read More »Recency Bias: The Influence on Your Travel
Here’s the latest in the series of inspirational travel quotes from Psychology of Travel. Enjoy and check out the rest of the series as well! “Fear is an enemy of travel…but travel is an enemy of fear.” -Psychologyoftravel.com Comment below with more travel quotes or words of wisdom for your… Read More »Travel Quotes Series: Glee vs Gloom
Here’s the latest in the series of inspirational travel quotes from Psychology of Travel. Enjoy and check out the rest of the series as well! “Traveling requires movement, but to simply move is not travel. Remember to move with purpose.” -Psychologyoftravel.com Comment below with more travel quotes or words of… Read More »Travel Quotes Series: Moving vs Traveling
The effervescent city of Paris is known for it’s romance, art, culture, and…a syndrome? If you’ve never heard of Paris Syndrome, you may be surprised to learn that the very City of Light has also been associated with a neuropsychiatric condition. Here is all you need to know about Paris… Read More »The Paris Syndrome: All you Need to Know
Here’s the latest in the series of inspirational travel quotes from Psychology of Travel. Enjoy and check out the rest of the series as well! “Wherever “there” is, you’re there right now. Don’t wait until your destination to enjoy being where you are.” -Psychologyoftravel.com Comment below with more travel quotes… Read More »Travel Quotes Series: Are We There Yet?
Sharp teeth. Menacing stares. Sudden gut-wrenching violent attacks. No, I’m not talking about those week-old leftovers in the fridge, I’m talking about Shark Week! Shark Week returns with a vengeance on Discovery Channel with 2023 dates beginning July 23, 2023. The psychology of Shark Week deserves some attention, as travel… Read More »2023 Edition: Why Travelers Love Shark Week
Here’s the latest in the series of inspirational travel quotes from Psychology of Travel. Enjoy and check out the rest of the series as well! “Travel is a fulfilling meal, but know that there will always be room for more tomorrow.” -Psychologyoftravel.com Comment below with more travel quotes or words… Read More »Travel Quotes Series: Meal Prep
