Why We Travel - with Sahara Rose De Vore

Hi everyone, Ged here, and I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides featuring Sahara Rose De Vore. Sahara’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary: from growing up in a non-travelling family to solo travelling across 84 countries and ultimately founding the Travel Coach Network - the world’s first ICF-accredited certification program for travel coaches.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional power of travel, the importance of understanding our "why," and how Sahara is transforming the travel industry from the inside out. We talk about how travel can support healing, personal development, and purpose, especially when it’s designed with intention.

If you’ve ever felt like travel changed your life - or could - then this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. Sahara’s insights are powerful, practical, and deeply inspiring. Enjoy the episode!

00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction

• Meet Sahara Rose De Vore: solo traveler turned founder of the Travel Coach Network

• 84 countries and a mission to transform travel

03:00 – Discovering the Love of Travel

• Childhood memories, first solo trips, and the backpacking catalyst

• Why seeing the world mattered more than a paycheck

07:00 – Lessons from the Rails

• The Poland train incident and learning through discomfort

• How mistakes shape resilience

10:00 – Toughest Travel Experience: India

• Navigating anxiety in Mumbai

• How sensory overload led to spiritual growth

15:00 – Why We Forget the Hard Parts

• Selective memory and the addictive nature of meaningful travel

• Reflections on vulnerability and strength

20:00 – What Is a Travel Coach?

• The difference between travel agents and travel coaches

• The emotional and transformational role of travel coaching

25:00 – Niches & Why They Matter

• How travel coaches serve through purpose (grief, burnout, aging, personal growth)

• Redefining "niche" as emotional needs, not demographics

32:00 – Industry Response & The Future

• Resistance from traditional travel sectors

• Growing interest from agents, wellness leaders, and retreat creators

36:00 – Final Thoughts

• Sahara’s advice: keep asking “Why do I really want to travel?”

• Using travel as a toolkit for life

Connect with Sahara:
Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theTravelCoachNetwork/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetravelcoachnetwork

The Travel Coach Certification Program:  https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program