Where to Go Based on Your Enneagram
Love zodiac-based travel recommendations? Me too, but I thought it would be even more fun to put a different spin on your next big travel inspo. While I’m far from an expert in personality typing (and we all know that of course there’s more to who we are and how we travel than what an online quiz says), here’s where to go based on your Enneagram!
What Are Enneagrams?
First things first, what’s an Enneagram? This is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. There are nine types, each with their own characteristics. If you don’t know your type, you can find out by taking a quick online test.
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 1: The Reformer
Traits: Rational, idealistic, principled, purposeful, self-controlled, perfectionist
Type A girlies, this one’s for you. I think Paris is perfect for two reasons. On the one hand, you can indulge your idealistic FOMO and pack your itinerary to the brim with museums, neighborhood walks, and the best views of the Eiffel Tower. On the other hand, you can work on letting go of that perfectionism with a long, leisurely afternoon sipping coffee in a chic Parisian café. Balance, baby!
Read More: How to Spend 5 Days in Paris for Solo Female Travelers
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 2: The Helper
Traits: Caring, interpersonal, demonstrative, generous, people-pleasing, possessive
If you travel for people and connections more than anything else, Thailand is your dream destination. It’s called the Land of Smiles for a reason! Make friends in a Bangkok hostel dorm or join a Monk Chat at a monastery in Chiang Mai.
Read More: Guide to Chiang Mai
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 3: The Achiever
Traits: Success-oriented, pragmatic, adaptive, excelling, driven, image-conscious
Nothing says accomplishment like a big bucket list trek. Try the Inca Trail to Mahcu Picchu in Peru or the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal. It’s adventurous and comes with some great Instagram fodder.
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist
Traits: Sensitive, withdrawn, expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed, temperamental
To me this profile suggests a solo trip with some dramatic flair. Think big, sweeping landscapes and introspective moments. A long solo hike in the Grand Canyon or the Scottish Highlands would fit the bill.
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator
Traits: Intense, cerebral, perceptive, innovative, secretive, isolated
This love of learning and exploring demands a city packed with museums and historical sites where you can feed your insatiable curiosity. Berlin or Washington DC would both make great playgrounds.
Read More: 5 Day Washington DC Itinerary for Solo Female Travelers
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
Traits: Committed, security-oriented, engaging, responsible, anxious, suspicious
I have a hunch that Loyalists might feel really intimidated by the idea of solo travel. Choosing a destination without a language barrier or huge culture shock like London can help! London is an amazing destination for your first solo trip.
Read More: 5 Unique London Day Tours
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
Traits: Busy, fun-loving, spontaneous, versatile, distractible, scattered
These characteristics point to someone who would love a high-energy adventure without too much planned in advance. Backpacking along the Banana Pancake Trail in Southeast Asia would be perfect.
Read More: How to Plan an Epic Southeast Asia Itinerary
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger
Traits: Powerful, dominating, self-confident, decisive, willful, confrontational
Rome has got that bold bitch energy! There’s something particularly empowering about navigating the chaotic streets and staring down drivers from the crosswalk. It’s like the city dares you to take it on—and you will!
Read More: Craft an Epic Italy Itinerary
Where to Go for Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker
Traits: Easygoing, self-effacing, receptive, reassuring, agreeable, complacent
This laid-back vibe absolutely sings Costa Rica pura vida. Picture yourself relaxing on the beach or up in the cloud forests without a care in the world.
Read More: 7 Day Costa Rica Itinerary for Solo Female Travelers
Got other ideas for travel destinations for your Enneagram type? Drop them in the comments.
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