The Journal ofTravel Psychology™
Research-backed essays on the science of why we travel, and who we become when we do.
What Is Travel Psychology? The Complete Guide to the Science of Why We Travel
There's a moment that almost every traveler knows. You're somewhere unfamiliar — a narrow street in a foreign city, a mountain ridge you've never crossed — and something shifts. That feeling isn't accidental. It's psychology.
About the Journal
The Journal ofTravel Psychology™
ISSN 3143-5610 (Online)
The Journal of Travel Psychology is where I publish long-form, research-backed essays on the science of travel: why we go, who we become when we do, and what psychology research says about the experiences that stay with us. It’s written for curious travelers, journalists, and brands who want to understand travel at a deeper level.
Results from the first State of Travel Psychology Survey (2026/27) will be published here.
Essays cover topics including
- The psychology of solo travel, identity, and self-discovery
- Travel anxiety, culture shock, and post-travel blues
- Wanderlust, anticipation, and the science of why we travel
- Awe, memory, and why certain places stay with us
- Travel and mental health
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