Why We Travel: A Journey into Human Motivations

with Ash Bhardwaj

Why do we feel the urge to move, to explore, to go somewhere new?

In Why We Travel: A Journey Into Human Motivation, journalist and broadcaster Ash Bhardwaj blends memoir, travelogue, research, and interviews to uncover what really drives us to travel—and how it can shape a more meaningful life.

From Uganda to the Sudan, occupied Crimea to the Highlands of Scotland, Ash explores journeys that sit at the crossroads of culture, conflict, and connection. With warmth and insight, he reflects on what travel reveals about who we are—and how to do it with greater purpose.

Before turning to writing, Ash was a ski instructor, science teacher, and wannabe cowboy. His life—and his book—are a testament to curiosity, adventure, and the unexpected lessons we find along the way.

Join him for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on what it means to be a traveller today.