Extroverts and Introverts: How to Travel Happier this Fall?
Last fall, I found myself sitting in a little café in Asheville, North Carolina. The air smelled like cinnamon and apples, and I was traveling with two friends—one an effervescent extrovert who couldn’t resist chatting with every barista we met, and the other a quiet introvert who preferred to sit near the window, reflecting on the mountain view.
At first, their differences created a bit of tension—one craved lively excursions, the other long stretches of silence. And me? I found myself in the middle, holding space and realizing something sacred: our differences weren’t barriers. They were invitations to see the world through one another’s eyes.
This moment reminded me of you—especially those of us stepping into the season of “what’s next?” in our 60s and beyond. Just as no trip is one-size-fits-all, neither is this stage of life. The gift is in realizing that your personality—whether extroverted or introverted—isn’t a label to outgrow but a doorway into deeper understanding, richer adventures, and yes, new beginnings that are so possible, right now.
Mindset Shifts for Fall Journeys
Redefine “growing older” as growing freer. When planning trips, choose adventures that celebrate freedom—whether in conversation, landscapes, or cozy solitude.
See your flaws as travel guides. If impatience, perfectionism, or hesitation shows up, they aren’t failures. They’re guiding lights pointing you toward where healing and balance want to take place.
Balance is your greatest travel companion. With companions, create space for both lively exploration and quiet reflection. The fall season already teaches us this—that brilliance (the fiery leaves) and rest (the bare branches to come) belong together.
Unpacking Personality on the Road
Here’s the real truth: you’re more expansive than the labels you’ve worn all your life. You’re not just an introvert or just an extrovert. You’re a lifetime of experiences, disappointments, victories, heartaches, and joys. That means your “travel personality” isn’t fixed—it’s layered and evolving, just like you. Once we embrace this, travel—and aging—becomes less about limitation and more about curiosity.
If you lean extroverted, your vibrant energy invites you to connect, explore, and initiate. That’s a gift! But remember: slowing down isn’t laziness; it’s soul-nourishment.
If you lean introverted, your reflective nature allows you to savor beauty in stillness. Pure magic. But don’t forget—even quiet souls can sparkle when given the right setting.
Journal Prompt
“When did I last travel—whether far away or just down the street—in a way that felt completely aligned with my soul? What would it look like to plan my next journey (in life or in travel) wholly around what I desire now, instead of who I thought I had to be?”
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About Spiritual Personality Typing℠
My goal is to shift perspectives around MBTI® personality typing—to break free from stereotypes and oversimplifications. Remember, your personality type is sacred. Your persona is just a mask.
It’s my intention that you begin to see your archetype as a sacred tool—an expression of your true self.
Of course, good things in life come to those who do the work. Take responsibility and make personality typing, infused with spiritual understanding, a daily practice. You’ll soon realize that your rational self and your soul self rely on each other to ignite a soulful, meaningful life. When you fully embrace this concept, a profound awakening occurs. It moves you closer to your truth, liberating you from a purposeless existence.
You’ll be ready for any occasion, situation, or event—whether it’s travel, relationships, career, passion, or purpose. Ahh, the freedom to live a meaningful life—isn’t that what we all desire?
Who Is Nina Zapala?
I created Spiritual Personality Typing℠ during what I call my “midlife tsunami,” a season of upheaval that stripped away illusions and brought me to truth which taught me; old-school typology only tells half the story. Knowing this, I developed a new paradigm one that unites the soul and self—a committed way of living authentically, unapologetically. The roadmap to your true self.
This is not about “anti-aging.” It’s about authentic aging—showing up as your truest self, wildly free and unapologetic leaving a sacred legacy that only you can bring to the world.
Here’s what I’ve come to know: Every wrinkle is a story. Every scar, a sacred map. When we deny our true self, the soul withers. When we embrace her, we bloom into timelessness.
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Updated: 9.12.2025
