INFJs are known for their imaginative minds and their drive for learning and improving
themselves while gaining new experiences along the way.
One of the more exciting ways this personality type is able to achieve these new experiences
is through their wanderlust..
That is, only for the INFJs that have the courage to take the leap.
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Number 1: They need alone time INFJ's don't go and travel like most other
personality types do.
In fact, they have their personal set of needs and rituals that carry over even when they
are exploring the other side of the world..
One of these needs is their classic introverted need for time alone.
Surprise, surprise right?
An INFJ might be labeled an extroverted introvert, and may very well show this side of them when
socializing with travelling strangers they meet along the way, but they also desperately
need to make time for solitude, especially for longer trips.
This can definitely come as a bit of a shock for people travelling with them, or to the
people they meet along the way, so it’s helpful for INFJs to communicate this necessity
beforehand if possible.
And if their alone time is not taken seriously, they can surely reach their brink of burnout,
which will ultimately make the trip suck for everyone involved.
Not only does attimite recharge time allow for the INFJ to be in a better mood but it
will also help them better internalize their experiences during the trip.
Number 2: They look for conversation As most of us know, deep conversations are
fundamental for the INFJ personality type.
Since they crave meaning in all of their life experiences, lessons and relationships - talking
and sharing while travelling is one of the most essential information channels for their
quest of meaning.
INFJs may even find themselves a little more tolerant to things like small talk when exploring
different cultures of the world, as it provides them insight to properly analyze new people.
Yet of course, INFJs will always be more interested when it comes to engaging in interesting and
meaningful informational exchanges with new people, particularly locals.
This allows them to know how local customs translate similarly in other countries like
their own, or in other places they've travelled to before.
INFJ's are always looking to find common ground and inspiration wherever they go, and the
best way to bridge differences between an INFJ and another person is through a deep
conversation!
Number 3: Document, document, document
With introverted intuition as their most dominant function, INFJs tend to mentally analyze their
experiences after they’ve happened in order to really appreciate all angles of it.
When INFJs are in the moment, they’re too busy subconsciously analyzing and collecting
data to fully embrace their surroundings.. especially when it comes to travelling where
everything they’re absorbing is new.
In fact, when travelling, the INFJ has several experiences through their mind and body; they
meet new people, they interact in an unknown territory, they’re understanding a new culture
and its intricacies while also tasting their food and learning their customs.
With so many things happening at once, documenting their experiences makes for an awesome way
for INFJs to not only relive and reflect on these times in the comfort of their own imaginations,
but also to look back on in years to come.
Using a travel journal, a personal blog, or even documenting their experiences through
photos can help the INFJ live their travelling experiences to the fullest.
And who knows?
Your findings could even be the starting point of a memoir if done right!
Number 4: They plan ahead INFJs are planners, and if there's one thing
that all INFJ's prefer to do in hopes of garnering their sense of security is planning ahead
for their trips.
As a matter of fact, if someone is able to happily pack and prepare for a last minute
trip, you can bet they are not an INFJ personality type.
Being a judging personality type in particular means that INFJs prefer to know in advance
where they're sleeping, where they're eating and what places they are visiting, in order
to fully embrace the moment when it comes.
Without the planning aspect to traveling, INFJs can easily feel too out of order and
even panicked - especially in new surroundings.
While it’s not uncommon for INFJs to rely on a series of checklists to double-check
they’re optimally prepared, their common sense usually prompts them to prepare for
the things that nobody had anticipated.
Plus, going to a new city without an exact plan of what you're doing there seems counterintuitive
when you’re looking to maximize your time spent somewhere.
Number 5: INFJ’s adapt to any situation While INFJs are known for their planning,
you can’t plan for everything..
And luckily, have a good balance of adaptability when the time comes.
Sure, last minute changes aren’t exactly their cup of tea, but when it comes to adapting
to new ways of life, new foods, new people and new environments, INFJs can fit in just
fine.
Using their chameleon-like abilities, INFJs can easily pick up on cultural manners, body
language, gestures and even accents or slang to make it easier to communicate and fit into
their environment.
They're naturally attuned to social norms and expectations, and are also able to read
other people easily.
Of course, this can also be a double-edged sword, considering that constantly assessing
and reassessing the room's vibes and people's attitudes can be quite tiring, but it’s
all a part of their deep information processing.
Number 6: They avoid tourist traps The INFJ travels looking not only for new
experiences, but genuine culture and country offerings that you can’t get in other areas
of the world.
This means that instead of following the “must see” tourist traps that seek to provide
tourists with insincere facts and interest in a country's culture, they opt for the local
experience.
The perfect example of this independent personality type preferring the unbeaten path in life,
the INFJ goes out of their way to find the hidden gems, local restaurants, community
hobbies, and other genuine experiences wherever they go.
Another example of this would be their preference to stay at an Airbnb or hostel in comparison
to a hotel, all just for the experience!
Number 7: They travel wholeheartedly It probably doesn’t come as a surprise considering
most things the INFJ’s all or nothing approach to most things in life.
However, when it comes to travelling, this passionate personality type takes this all
or nothing approach quite seriously.
In fact, you can say the INFJ is actually goal-focused in their travels as they are
with most self-improving experiences in life.
If they set out to go to the Bahamas, you can be sure they’re probably not going to
lay on the beach resorts, but instead to clean the beaches with a group of like-minded volunteers.
Or if they have a long travel commute, you can be sure they’ll opt for the scenic route,
even if it takes a little more time.
In other words, when the INFJ is somewhere to experience something, they put their all
into it - and that doesn’t change with the INFJ traveller.
Number 8: They are thrifty Frugal and thrifty, the INFJ traveller favors
bargains far and wide, so they'll always be looking around for coupons, discounts and
venue passes that can maximize their travel budget.
Remember that INFJ's are all for planning ahead and maximizing their time, and this
also translates to their travel expenses.
They may even opt for travel-work exchanges for free accommodation, or volunteer positions
for free goods.
To the INFJ, bargaining always seems to leave them with new experiences that wouldn't have
happened if they took the easy way out.
Not to mention, when an INFJ has the opportunity to help in exchange for compensation that
doesn’t involve money, it’s always a win-win in their eyes.
Number 9: Long roads and sightseeing If there’s one thing an INFJ loves to do
most while travelling is watching the world go by.
Natural observers, most INFJs love the concept of sightseeing, scenic drives, people watching
and nature-bathing in other parts of the world.
While they opt for the local experiences, sometimes travel-musts like a tour on the
double-decker or a short site-seeing tour of famous buildings can be all the INFJ needs
to immerse themselves in new experiences without the stress of having to plan it all out.
But aside from tours and guides, the INFJ loves the simple things.
They want to experience the sunsets in Hawaii, the mountains in the Himalayas, and the exotic
animals in Australia..
They want to witness and absorb the little things that money can’t buy.
Number 10: They need a vacation-vacation at the end
With all the things they most likely invested their energy on doing when travelling, there’s
a high chance that the INFJ will need what’s known as a vacation-vacation.
They need to rest from investing so much energy trying to do it all, while analyzing and observing
every little detail along the way.
Even if the INFJ opted for solo travel, they still require a good amount of alone time
once they come back home in order to reground themselves and re-process the things they’ve
learned during their travels.
And with this ‘break-time’ sometimes comes feelings of sadness or frustration that the
trip came and went so fast… but unfortunately that happens for most people.
Back to reality!
So, that's it for today PSYCH-Os..
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an INFJ.
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