Some travelers have discovered that having a purpose or goal associated with their adventures makes the experience all the sweeter. Combining a love of travel with another interest can not only be loads of fun, but it can help you learn more about yourself and develop deeper friendships. Be inspired by these travelers who have discovered that purposeful traveling is the way to go.
Purpose: Sports Enthusiasm
Anna Norris, 52, and a friend set a purpose for travel in 2013 when they attended a San Diego Chargers game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Diego, California. “I mentioned that I was really enjoying the game and atmosphere, and that I would like to set a goal to see all the teams play,” Anna says. “A girl has gotta have goals!” Then and there, they decided to see all 32 NFL teams play live (although not necessarily in their home arenas).
When it comes to deciding where to visit, Anna says, “There are certain cities or stadiums that clearly stood out to visit, such as Dallas for the Cowboys, Seattle for the Seahawks, and Green Bay for the Packers.” But the friends have visited the same cities several times simply because getting there is relatively easy. “We have seen the Indianapolis Colts play several times at their stadium because the city is just a couple hours away from home,” Anna says.
The NFL has 32 teams on its roster, and Anna has eight teams left on her list, as well as a plan to go to the Super Bowl. “It has not been hard planning a trip when we can look at the NFL schedule when it comes out and narrow down the must-see games for the season to check off our list,” she says.
By Carrie Vittitoe
P.S. If you missed it, check out our first article in this series: Travel With A Purpose (Part 1 of 4): Literary Pursuits.
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