From travel magazines to social media, there is vacation inspiration everywhere. But what about picking your next trip destination based on your Myers-Briggs personality type? The idea almost out-millennials itself, but it could lead to a new adventure in 2020
Kalon Surf, a luxury surf school in Costa Rica, relied on psychologists as well as travel experts to come up with the best destinations for each personality type, as well as a preferred way to travel.
For those who aren’t familiar, the Myers-Briggs personality test breaks people’s behaviours into the following four opposing preferences – Extroversion (E) vs. Introversion(I); Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F); Sensing (S) vs. Intuition(N); and Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P) – which then combine to make one of sixteen personality types.
Obviously, the following destinations are all recommendations. While I do think there’s merit on analyzing a place based on abstract qualities – like history or social media-ability – there is also a lot about travel in general that resonates for unknown reasons.
So, if you haven’t booked your 2020 travels yet and are looking for a new adventure, check out the best destinations for your Myers-Briggs personality type.
INTJ – Architect
Type of travel: Solo trip to a historical location
Places: Washington, D.C.; Athens, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey
INTP – Logistician
Type of travel: Secluded nature retreat
Places: Atacama, Chile; Playa Ostional, Costa Rica; Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
ENTJ – Commander
Type of travel: Backpacking journey
Places: Malta; Costa Rica; Morocco
ENTP – Debater
Type of travel: Lively city trip
Places: Gothenburg, Sweden; Madrid, Spain; Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
INFJ – Advocate
Type of travel: Volunteering in a relaxing location
Places: Chengdu, China; Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica; Myrdalshrrerppur, Iceland
INFP – Mediator
Type of travel: Creative getaway with a couple of close friends
Places: Mexico City, Mexico; Basel, Switzerland; Singapore
ENFJ – Protagonist
Type of travel: Off-the-beaten-path
Places: Alberobello, Italy; Elista, Russia; Slab City, California
ENFP – Campaigner
Type of travel: Mingle with the crowds in a bustling city
Places: Ibiza, Spain; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ISTJ – Logistician
Type of travel: History-packed excursion with a close friend
Places: Prague, Czech Republic; Boston, Massachusetts; Alexandria, Egypt
ISFJ – Defender
Type of travel: Organized camping trip with a small group of friends
Places: Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica; Boya Lake Provincial Park, Canada; Sardinia, Italy
ESTJ – Executive
Type of travel: Social city with a big group of friends
Places: Copenhagen, Denmark; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rome, Italy
ESFJ – Consul
Type of travel: Picture-perfect vacation with the family
Places: Paris, France; Maldives; Santorini, Greece
ISTP – Virtuoso
Type of travel: Hands-on cultural experience
Places: Tokyo, Japan; Tanzania; Pamplona, Spain
ISFP – Adventurer
Type of travel: Road trip with a few close friends
Places: Route 66, United States; Milford Sound, New Zealand; North Coast 500, Scotland
ESTP – Entrepreneur
Type of travel: High-adrenaline adventure
Places: Pokhara, Nepal; Chamonix, France; La Fortuna, Costa Rica
ESFP – Entertainer
Type of travel: Luxury getaway
Places: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica; St. Lucia, West Indies; Lugano, Switzerland
Original Article: Where Should You Travel Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type? (Forbes)
