Elizabeth Gilbert's Anxiety-Busting Travel Game

0:00It's May 2nd. Welcome in. This is Canada News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Elizabeth Gilbert drops some real wisdom at the Astor River cruise expo and Amsterdam back in March. Speaking to over 1,600 travel, pros, instead of listing top spots or bucket lists, she pushed a game called the most interesting path to ditch travel stress and stay present. Here's how it works. Step out your hotel or ship. Glance left. Straight. What no phone guiding you. Pick whatever path grabs your eye right then, let curiosity lead. And yeah, get a little lost. Fones just for getting back safe. She nailed it, saying, anxiety flips off when curiosity kicks in. They're like opposite switches in your brain. Obsessing over future plans or must-do spots, amps up the worry so drop those sheds and dive into the now. Gilbert shared quick stories like chasing colorful plant pots on the quiet street in Cologne or navigating a nude spot in Germany where a big guy rubbed ice on her out of nowhere.

1:05The crowd cracked up, seeing how these random moments beat plan perfection. For instant calm on trips, try her sensory trick. Name four things you hear, three you feel, two you smell, one you taste. Travels about living the mystery, not solving it. Next time you're out, chase that interesting path and watch the anxiety fade.