Why Spontaneous Travel is the Best Kind
Some of my favorite trips have started with a blank page.
No must-see list.
No dream destination.
Just a browser open, a cup of coffee, and a little curiosity.
That’s how I found myself on a flight to a place I hadn’t even thought about two days before. And it’s honestly one of my favorite ways to travel—let the flight decide.
If you’ve never just searched “flights from [your city] to anywhere,” I highly recommend it. Set your dates, or don’t. Sort by price. And then just... look. The world opens up in the best way when you stop trying to control it.
It’s kind of like when you were a kid, spun the globe with your eyes closed, and pointed to wherever your finger landed. That feeling? That rush? That “wait, where even is that place?” magic? That’s what we’re chasing here.
This Is Why I Love Going (Even When I Don’t Know Where I’m Going)
If you want a little help with the spinning-the-globe energy—but with actual deals you can book—Going is your best friend.
They’ve helped over 9 million people save $147 million on flights. And the deals are legit:
$63 roundtrip to Chile
$100 to Iceland
$114 to Dublin
$440 to Tahiti (TAHITI!!)
Sometimes the deals are mistake fares (aka the airline goofed and you win). Sometimes it’s a flash sale or a new route. Either way, it’s real—and it’s probably not showing up when you search on Google Flights.
The Best Trips Aren’t Always the Ones You Plan
One of Going’s deals was a 2-in-1 to Singapore and New Delhi for $368 roundtrip out of New York. Now, you might not have woken up thinking, “You know what sounds good today? New Delhi.” But maybe you should have.
Because the truth is, being open to places you don’t know much about—that’s where the magic is.
Be the person who says yes to South Korea for 47,000 points.
Yes to Rome for $195.
Yes to Southeast Asia in business class for less than an economy fare.
Whether you find a wild deal on Going or just start with a blank map and see where your budget takes you—you don’t need a reason. You just need to go.
A Few Ways to Play This Game
Here’s how I combine spontaneity with smart tools:
Check “Flights to Anywhere” from your closest airport (use Google Flights Explore or Skyscanner).
Sign up for Going (start free or try Premium if you’re dreaming international).
Don’t overthink it. If the price is right and your calendar’s open, take the deal.
Be curious. You don’t need to know everything about a place before you go—sometimes the best trips start with a question mark.
Let the Deals Lead the Way
Whether you’re planning a WildHer group trip, a solo escape, or a last-minute long weekend, remember: there’s no wrong place to go.
The world is big. The deals are out there.
You just have to stay open.
Now, go spin the globe!
