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What if your next adventure didn’t just change your scenery — but changed you?

From horseback riding across Mongolia’s wild steppes to living with nomadic families, this episode dives deep into travel rooted in culture, ancestry, and purpose.

In this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, Sofia sits down with author, retreat leader, and global adventurer Ting Ting Guan to explore what happens when travel becomes more than a vacation — and transforms into a journey of identity, growth, and connection.

🐎 Mongolia, Nomadic Life & Ancestral Travel

After discovering her Mongolian roots through a DNA test, Ting Ting felt called to experience Mongolia not as a tourist — but as someone seeking belonging.

She shares what it was really like to:
• Live with nomadic families on the Mongolian steppe
• Ride horses across vast, untouched landscapes
• Learn from Eagle Hunters preserving generations-old traditions
• Experience the realities of off-the-grid travel

Nomadic life is raw, challenging, and far from glamorous — early mornings, outdoor bathrooms, extreme weather, and burning yak dung for heat. But it’s also grounding, humbling, and deeply connected to nature.

If you’ve ever been curious about ancestry travel or cultural immersion, this story hits differently.

🌏 From Vacation Mode to Purpose-Driven Adventure Travel

Like many travelers, Ting Ting’s early trips were about fun and escape. Over time, her travel style evolved into something more intentional — centered on connection, community, and personal growth.

As a retreat leader hosting group adventures in destinations like:

• Egypt
• Bali
• Puerto Escondido, Mexico
• Mongolia

She explains what it’s really like leading transformative travel experiences — balancing logistics, safety, emotional space, and spontaneity (yes, sometimes it feels like herding kittens).

🧭 Off-the-Grid Destinations & Facing Fear

Traveling in places like Mongolia and China can feel intimidating — extreme climates, unfamiliar customs, remote terrain.

But this episode explores:
• How to travel safely in remote destinations
• Why discomfort fuels growth
• The mindset shift needed for adventure travel
• How understanding local culture reduces fear

Sometimes the hardest journeys become the most meaningful.

🎒 Travel Tips for Your Next Adventure

Before booking your next retreat-style trip or off-the-grid experience, Ting Ting shares practical advice:

✔ Expect discomfort — that’s where growth lives
✔ Prepare for cultural and health requirements
✔ Pack lighter than you think
✔ Stay curious instead of fearful
✔ Learn from your past travel mistakes

Adventure travel isn’t about luxury — it’s about perspective.

✨ Who Is Adventure Retreat Travel For?

Adventure retreats are perfect for travelers craving:
• Cultural experiences
• Personal growth
• Deep connection
• Meaningful, immersive destinations

If you’re ready to go beyond the highlights and explore the world with intention, this conversation will inspire your next journey.

Travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about who you become along the way.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for all the stories, laughs, and lessons straight from the source.

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https://thetravelbrats.com/adventure-...

If you’re passionate about travel vlogs, creative entrepreneurship, or using your adventures as inspiration for your next big idea, this episode is for you.

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