What Traveling Teaches You About Intention
- Priya Puri
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
Wealth With Purpose
Travel has a quiet way of stripping life down to its essentials. When you’re far from routine, every choice becomes visible: where you go, how long you stay, what you carry, who you listen to. You realize how much of everyday life runs on autopilot—and how refreshing it feels to turn that off.
On the road, intention stops being abstract. You feel it when you choose the slower train because you want to see the countryside, not just arrive. When you linger over one conversation instead of checking off five attractions. When you say no to plans so you can say yes to rest.
Travel teaches that intention isn’t about control—it’s about attention. Paying attention to what energizes you. To what drains you. To the difference between movement that feels meaningful and movement that’s just noise.
You also learn that intention can be light. Not every day needs a plan. Sometimes the most intentional thing you can do is leave space—for getting lost, for changing your mind, for being surprised.
When you come home, that lesson stays with you. You start asking better questions:
Do I actually want this?
Am I rushing, or choosing?
What would this look like if I did it on purpose?
Travel reminds us that life, like a journey, isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, deliberately.
This article breaks down tips for travelling and manifestation while you are at it.
I'm Priya, born and brought up in India and then worked in 7 countries including US, UK, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Canada and South America. Now, I run multiple businesses and run my own strategic consultancy practise.
Travel has been a rejuvenating experience and it has given me unforgettable memories and I want to share some tips while you plan your next trip.
🌍 Mindset & Meaning
Ask yourself these key question before you travel - Is this Travel for exploration of the world or self-discovery and choose a location according to that.
✈️ Experiences & Stories
Record your experience in a story , cultural moments, mistakes that became good stories, Small interactions that made a trip memorable.
🧭 Slow & Intentional Travel
Choosing depth over destinations always comes handy. Travel with less stuff and decide the slow and fast days in advance.
🏞️ Places & Inspiration
Record the cities that surprised you. Choose nature vs City travel. Pick your favorite cafés, streets, or views.
💭 Reflection & Growth
Reflect on what this travel taught you about yourself. Did you gain any confidence? Did it change your perspective? Express gratitude and explore if your definition of Coming home changed.
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