Travel with Gratitude · Gratitude Travel Tips · Gratitude and Travel StoriesIn this special episode, I explore how gratitude transforms our travel experiences and our lives. I share personal stories from Costa Rica, practical tools , and science-backed benefits of gratitude that can help you navigate both holiday travel stress and life’s bigger challenges.Episode Highlights:How gratitude can reframe even the hardest travel moments.Simple, science-backed practices you can use before, during, and after travel.The surprising ways gratitude improves health, relationships, and resilience.Insights from Costa Rica’s culture of Pura Vida and everyday gratitude.Next Step: Try shifting one I have to into an I get to every day this week.Reflection: “The root of joy is gratefulness...It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” -- Brother David Steindl-RastLinks & Resources:Trip Scholars Post: Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude for Better TravelThe Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley: The Science of GratitudeGratitude increases empathy and reduces aggression Gratitude helps build connectionsGratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen livesCosta Rica Happy Planet IndexCosta Rica Happier Lives InstituteCosta Rica ReforestationCosta Rica Renewable Energy"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings."--   WillThanks for joining me on Conversations for Curious Travelers, a Trip Scholars podcast. I'm so glad you are here! Please support the show— follow and leave a review—it helps more thoughtful travelers like you discover these conversations. Thank you! Want to make your next trip even better?Download your free guide: The Curious Traveler’s 5-Step Guide to More Meaningful Trips Ready for personalized support?Explore my workshops, classes, and travel coaching to get expert guidance in planning meaningful, personalized journeys at TripScholars.com Let’s stay connected:Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest Subscribe to the Trip Scholars newsletter for travel insights, educational resources, and podcast updates. Explore more episodes and free resources at TripScholars.com

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