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Hi Reader, and happy Friday!

What Your Heart Says About Your Next Trip 💘
​Answer honestly. Your next destination depends on it.

Who else remembers picking up a stack of teen magazines at the local drugstore and then spending hours sprawled on the bed—thumbing through photos and articles of boy bands, carefully cutting out photos for your bedroom walls and locker, and taking quizzes that promised to reveal your true personality or whether your crush liked you back?

There was something comforting about the idea that if you just answered honestly—favorite Friday night, ideal date, dream weekend—the universe would gently point you in the right direction.

So, in honor of Valentine’s Day (and my enduring love of quizzes that promise to tell me something about myself), I put together Off the Eaten Path’s first teen magazine inspired travel quiz.

Because honestly? The things we love—the way we rest, eat, explore, and spend time with the people we care about—say so much.

Grab a pen (or just keep a mental tally), choose the answers that feel most you, and let’s see where your heart wants to go next.

When you’re done, hit reply and tell me your result. Bonus points if it was eerily accurate—or if you tied and now feel justified planning multiple trips.

1.Your ideal date night (or day) is…

A. Cozy dinner and a movie or board game night at home
​B. A long hike, fresh air, or doing something active together
​C. A good book, a sunset, drinks, and nowhere to be
​D. Exploring a museum, live music, cheering on the home team​

2. Your favorite thing to cook is…

A. Cozy comfort food rooted in nostalgia
​B. A special-occasion dish meant for sharing with family and friends
​C. Something fresh, light, and seasonal
​D. A hearty, satisfying meal that satisfies tired, happy people

3. Your travel packing list always includes…

A. Cute outfit and comfy sandals​
​B. Hiking shoes, layers, and a water bottle you trust
​C. Swimsuit, sunhat, and SPF​
​D. Layers on layers for cool mornings and changing weather
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​4. Your love language is…

A. Lingering over good food and local beer.
​B. Shared adventures and earned exhaustion​
​C. Slow strolls and getting happily distracted by the view​​
​D. Experiencing something together as a family

5. On a free Saturday, you’re most likely to…

A. Wander the farmers market with a coffee in hand
​B. Start early and spend the whole day outside
​C. Park yourself near water with a book and snacks
​D Play outside or explore somewhere new with your kids ​

6. Your perfect souvenir is…

A. Something sentimental like a keepsake or soft sweatshirt​
​B. A trail photo that makes everyone jealous
​C. Local art or a unique vintage find​
​D. Local jam, honey, cheese, or something edible​

7. On a trip, you’re the person who…

A. Makes reservations and says, “I found a cute place for dinner”
​B. Says, “What if we take the longer route?”
​C. Prioritizes rest and reset
​D. Reads the historical marker out loud — sincerely

Your Results: Where You Should Travel Next

Mostly As → Mackinac Island, Michigan​

You’re drawn to nostalgia, intention,savoring moments, and quaint romance. This is a trip where cars disappear, time slows down, and the magic is in the details.

Mostly Bs → Utah National Parks​

You love movement, effort, and the feeling of earning the view. This is a trip where the payoff is always worth the climb. If love, to you, looks like shared challenge and awe, Utah is calling.

Mostly Cs → The Outer Banks​

You crave ease. Your answers point to water, rest, slow strolls, books, naps, and letting the day unfold naturally. This is a trip where time is measured by tides, not schedules. A coastal North Carolina escape fits because it invites you to exhale.

Mostly Ds → Acadia National Park, Maine​

You’re drawn to experiences that blend adventure, curiosity, and togetherness. This is a trip where kids and adults can explore without being overwhelmed. Acadia works because it offers something rare: rugged coastal beauty where mountains meet the sea, plus a lively, walkable harbor town and lots of lobster!

If you tied between letters: congratulations, you contain multitudes and probably deserve more than one trip!

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!

Chrissie

P.S. If you take the quiz, I’d love to know your result! Hit reply and tell me where you landed—or confess if you tied and are now plotting multiple trips. No judgment here.