What kind of destination for deepening a friendship? And when the goal is reconnecting with someone you love, does it really matter where you go? 

In this episode, host Angie Orth is back with actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author Andrew McCarthy. His 10,000-mile journey across America to rekindle foundational friendships is chronicled in his latest book, Who Needs Friends.

McCarthy offers  practical advice for anyone hoping to reconnect through travel, including  the one thing that instantly changes the dynamic between two people, and why the destination itself may matter less than you think

What You’ll Learn:

00:32 – The ideal type of destination for deepening any relationship

00:54 – The simplest thing you can do to set the stage for a real, meaningful conversation

01:13 – Why where you go matters far less than you think when the goal is reconnection

01:37 – The unexpected everyday experience McCarthy swears by for fostering genuine connection on the road

03:02 – Why building a small routine while traveling changes the way you experience a place

Connect with Andrew McCarthy:

Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy

Episodes Mentioned:

The Art of Pilgrimage with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461820/

Top 5 Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461821/

What’s your BEST travel connecting story? Tell us about it in the comments!

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