Lonely Planet Travel Goals

Be inspired and empowered by this collection of transformative travel experiences. From sleeping under the stars or learning a new craft, to more ambitious challenges like taking a big trip alone, helping to rebuild a community or saving an endangered species, this is your essential companion to a life well-lived.


Each experience in this feel-good bucket list is enriching in some way, whether it's about forging a stronger connection with the natural world, helping the planet, or better understanding yourself. From the easily attainable to the aspirational, the variety of goals makes it easy to create a set that's right for you.

Every goal is accompanied by recommendations about where to try it, as well as websites and information to ensure each one is achievable.

The life-enhancing goals in this book include:

Travelling spontaneouslyEmbracing the off seasonRetracing the steps of historyBeing a tourist in your own countryMaking a pilgrimageHaving adventures with your childrenLearning from indigenous culturesSpending a night in the jungleTaking the slow roadBecoming an ocean defenderEmbracing your sexualityMeditating with mastersTaking a big trip aloneMaking an epic overland journeyGiving a year of your life to othersHelping a community to rebuild