A grounded, reflective episode on how intentional travel can quietly change who you are and why the space before 2026 begins is the best time to protect time for it. The conversation focuses less on bucket lists and more on using even one well planned trip as a reset for your nervous system, perspective, and identity.

Travel breaks everyday autopilot and forces presence, which naturally creates growth.

Transformation often comes from small moments: eating alone, asking for help, choosing rest over "one more email."

Now, before the year fills, is the moment to block time for a 2026 trip that supports rest, courage, connection, clarity, or creativity.

Grounded planning (realistic dates, budget, and expectations) turns "someday" travel into something your life can actually hold.

Choose one word for your 2026 trip (rest, courage, connection, clarity, creativity).

Pick one realistic window in 2026 and take one small step this week: check dates, peek at flights, start a savings pot, or send a "let's plan this" text."

Join My Weekly “Trips & Sips” Meetup

If you love travel talk, inspiration, and community, come hang out with me twice a week at our Trips & Sips sessions.

It’s a relaxed space to connect, ask questions, learn something new, and share your travel dreams with people who get it.

Register here: https://www.meetup.com/trips-and-sips-travel/

This is YOUR invitation to an immersive trip to China in September 2026 with expert guide Julie Marx who lived in China for 20 years and will guide us on this immersive, one of a kind trip. Learn more here: https://justtravelwithsandy.com/china-2026

Also on the 'menu' for 2026 are Peru, Marocco, Brazil, and Germany at Christmas time.

Grab my free e-book, The Effortless Escape: A Luxe Guide to Europe for Women 50+ and start planning your dream trip with ease: justtravelwithsandy.com/ebook