Why We Travel - with Sahara Rose De Gore

Hi everyone, Ged here, and I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides featuring Sahara Rose Devore. 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 IntroductionMeet Sahara Rose Devore: solo traveler turned founder of the Travel Coach Network84 countries and a mission to transform travel03:00 – Discovering the Love of TravelChildhood memories, first solo trips, and the backpacking catalystWhy seeing the world mattered more than a paycheck07:00 – Lessons from the RailsThe Poland train incident and learning through discomfortHow mistakes shape resilience10:00 – Toughest Travel Experience: IndiaNavigating anxiety in MumbaiHow sensory overload led to spiritual growth15:00 – Why We Forget the Hard PartsSelective memory and the addictive nature of meaningful travelReflections on vulnerability and strength20:00 – What Is a Travel Coach?The difference between travel agents and travel coachesThe emotional and transformational role of travel coaching25:00 – Niches & Why They MatterHow travel coaches serve through purpose (grief, burnout, aging, personal growth)Redefining "niche" as emotional needs, not demographics32:00 – Industry Response & The FutureResistance from traditional travel sectorsGrowing interest from agents, wellness leaders, and retreat creators36:00 – Final ThoughtsSahara’s advice: keep asking “Why do I really want to travel?”Using travel as a toolkit for lifeConnect 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/@thetravelcoachnetworkThe Travel Coach Certification Program: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program