Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD

In this episode of Speaking of Psychology, Kim Mills interviews Dr. Andrew Stevenson, a cultural psychologist, about the psychology of travel. They discuss whether travel changes people, the relationship between travel and well-being (exploring hedonistic vs. eudaimonic travel), and how long the positive effects of a vacation last. They also delve into the differences between travel and tourism, whether travel broadens the mind, and the stresses associated with travel. The conversation further explores how technology and social media have altered the travel experience, the importance of travel companions, and whether one can gain the benefits of travel without actually traveling by adopting a "travel mindset" in their daily life.