{"id":870769,"date":"2022-09-07T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T11:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=870769"},"modified":"2025-03-06T10:50:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:50:05","slug":"winter-travel-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/winter-travel-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Why winter is the perfect time to set your travel goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Winter urges us to snuggle under a blanket, sheltered from the dark world outside. Our hands cupped around a hot mug. Raindrops running down window panes. Ah&#8230; winter. Time to get cosy. But meanwhile, the fleeting sun can dent our motivation and blur the days. So instead of waiting for the storm to pass, why not use winter to set your travel goals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-set-travel-goals\"><strong>Why set travel goals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/nicola-nuttall-nkbxlt5dc6M-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"world map travel goals\" class=\"wp-image-870774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/nicola-nuttall-nkbxlt5dc6M-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/nicola-nuttall-nkbxlt5dc6M-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/nicola-nuttall-nkbxlt5dc6M-unsplash.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Purposeful travel beats aimless travel. Whether you\u2019re desperate to hike the Canadian Rockies, taste \u2018spaghetti aglio e olio\u2019 in an Italian trattoria or speak basic Japanese in Tokyo \u2013 travel goals inspire meaningful adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They drive you to immerse yourself in your passions and new cultures. But they aren\u2019t always easy to find. So if you\u2019re struggling \u2013 start by asking yourself: \u2018Why do I want to travel?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter is a wonderful time to find, plan and achieve your travel goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You have more time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/mihaly-koles-n46lGoE03G4-unsplash-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"man on balcony\" class=\"wp-image-870782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mihaly-koles-n46lGoE03G4-unsplash-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mihaly-koles-n46lGoE03G4-unsplash-330x223.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mihaly-koles-n46lGoE03G4-unsplash.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the dark winter evenings roll in, social energies soften and our time naturally frees up. As a result, home hibernation provides a calm setting to think and ask questions like \u2018What more do I want from life?\u2019, \u2018Where would I like to be in a year\u2019s time?\u2019 and \u2018What do I want to pursue or learn more about?\u2019 So pick up a pen and set your imagination free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A beautiful escape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/road-ga0039d23d_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"travel goals escape\" class=\"wp-image-870775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/road-ga0039d23d_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/road-ga0039d23d_1280-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/road-ga0039d23d_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning adventures is exhilarating. The next time you\u2019re enjoying a lazy Sunday, swap your film-viewing for web-surfing and take a ride around the world. Open Google and let your passions take you on a beautiful escape. And you\u2019ll be amazed at the unique cultures and hidden corners of the world that greet you and send your wanderlust wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/january-blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best countries to visit to beat the January blues<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motivation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/christian-bowen-Cc10IJDoj78-unsplash-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"find your travel goals\" class=\"wp-image-870780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christian-bowen-Cc10IJDoj78-unsplash-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christian-bowen-Cc10IJDoj78-unsplash-330x219.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christian-bowen-Cc10IJDoj78-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a spring in our step when goals are set. This is especially important in winter, when the weather naturally pushes us indoors. So whether you\u2019re doing more exercise to prepare for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/ways-to-go\/national-park-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Park tour<\/a>, memorising a few German phrases for your trip to Berlin, or sticking pictures of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/greek-dishes-to-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greek dishes<\/a> on your fridge \u2013 your days are filled with optimism for the months ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter is a special time to travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/yonatan-anugerah-3k0-K12TgLc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cappadocia, Turkey\" class=\"wp-image-870777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/yonatan-anugerah-3k0-K12TgLc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/yonatan-anugerah-3k0-K12TgLc-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/yonatan-anugerah-3k0-K12TgLc-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter isn\u2019t just about looking forward; it spells a wonderful time to travel. From finding healthy doses of December sun on Australia\u2019s sun-splashed shores to gazing up at the dazzling colours of Lapland\u2019s northern lights \u2013 there\u2019s incredible experiences at your fingertips this season. Plus more space to savour them \u2013 with the winter season\u2019s lesser crowds cutting queues and paving the way to the authentic heart of a destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Need some inspiration? See these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/winter-travel-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 winter travel bucket list experiences (voted by Trafalgar guests)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter urges us to snuggle under a blanket, sheltered from the dark world outside. Our hands cupped around a hot mug. Raindrops running down window panes. Ah&#8230; winter. Time to get cosy. But meanwhile, the fleeting sun can dent our motivation and blur the days. 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