Few Degrees, Journey Intake

1 Who is this journey for?

Our journeys are designed for adult travellers (18+). Groups of 7+ and families are handled separately, we'll reach out personally.

We'll send your partner their own form

Their form has 7 shared questions and 6 private ones. Neither of you sees the other's private answers. We design for both of you, not a compromise.

Partner's first name

Partner's email

We'll send your travel companion their own form

Their form has shared questions that build a joint picture, and private ones only your designer sees. Neither of you sees the other's private answers.

Their first name

Their email

We'll send each group member their own private form link

2 Who's filling this out?

I'm answering for everyone: we're aligned I'm answering, but we have different preferences (I'll note below) We're filling this out together right now

2a What are the biggest differences in what you each need?

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2b How should we handle those differences?

Design for the most common needs (we'll find the middle ground) Include parallel options: some can hike while others rest · works well for most groups Let's discuss on a call: this is complex

2c How does your travel companion recharge when they're depleted?

Stillness: quiet, alone time, minimal stimulation Gentle movement: walks, nature, slow exploration Connection: conversation, shared experience, people Activity: physical challenge, doing things I'm not sure

Used to design recovery windows for both of you, not just around your own restoration style.

2d Is your travel companion naturally a morning or evening person?

Early riser: up before 7am, loves sunrise experiences Flexible: no strong preference Night owl: comes alive in evenings, early mornings are rough I don't know

2e How does their pace preference compare to yours?

Much slower: needs more rest and fewer activities than I do Slightly slower: minor difference, manageable About the same Slightly faster: can handle more than I can Much faster: wants significantly more activity

3 Your first name and email

4 Where are you based?

Used for jet lag planning and routing logic.

5 How do you generally make decisions about travel?

Research extensively: I want to know exactly what I'm getting before I commit Research moderately: I want to know what I'm getting, but I trust good recommendations Prefer curation: just tell me the right option Go with the flow: I figure things out as I go

Calibrates how much context and rationale we include in your proposals.

This shapes the structure of your entire proposal, not just what we include, but how much we leave in your hands.

5b How much of your trip do you want us to design?

Fully designed: I want every part of every day considered and sequenced. Nothing left to chance. Mostly designed: a full programme with occasional open space built in deliberately. Balanced: key experiences and hotels designed, roughly half the time yours to fill however you want. · most clients find this the sweet spot Framework only: the right hotels, 2-3 anchor experiences, and open days for you to wander, discover, or do nothing. Just the bones: book the hotels and one or two unmissable moments. The rest I'll find myself.

The trips that surprise people most tend to have more design than they expected going in, and more open space than they feared. This shapes the format of your proposal, not the quality of the design.

6 Your general travel spending comfort:

Budget-conscious: I prioritise value Mid-range: quality matters, I'm price-aware Premium: I'll pay for excellent experiences Luxury: budget isn't a constraint for exceptional quality

7 Dietary restrictions or serious allergies?

8 When are you hoping to travel?

9 How many days do you have?

Our journeys are designed for 7-14 days. This is the minimum canvas needed to design a meaningful energy arc.

10 How do you feel about changing home bases?

Stay put: one single base the entire trip (no repacking) Comfortable with 2 bases (one move) Enjoy 3 bases: change every 3-4 nights · common for 10+ day trips More changes energise me Depends on transfer time: I hate long journeys between places

11 What's on your mind about travel right now?

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12 What do you need most from this journey?

Rest and restoration: I'm depleted, I need to recharge Perspective and inspiration: I'm stuck, I need new ideas Deep cultural connection: I want to understand how others live Movement and nature: I need to be in my body, outdoors Quality time with my people: reconnect without distractions A balanced mix: I need more than one of these

12a Pick your top 2:

Select up to 2.

This is the question most people underestimate. The answer you give here changes every experience we select and how we sequence them.

13 What are you seeking to shift on this trip?

Perspective: break out of my current thinking, see new possibilities Embodiment: get out of my head and back into my body Connection: deepen my relationship with myself, someone else, or a place Restoration: rebuild my energy reserves from the ground up Courage: do something that stretches or challenges me Expansion: encounter the unfamiliar and grow from it

14 How should this trip unfold emotionally?

Ease in gently → deepen → end with reflection and integration · tends to produce the most consistent results Start strong and immersive → soften and restore toward the end Steady balanced rhythm throughout Build steadily to one powerful, defining peak experience I fully trust you to design the perfect arc

Most people who ask for a steady rhythm end up wishing for more shape. If you're unsure, easing in gently tends to work best, it gives the trip time to find its own pace.

15 Have you ever been disappointed by a trip?

Yes: tell us what went wrong No: always good experiences

15a What went wrong? (Select all that apply)

15b Name anything you'd never want repeated, a specific property, experience type, or situation.

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These accumulate and persist across every trip we design for you. The longer we work together, the more precisely we filter without you having to repeat yourself.

16 Your ideal daily rhythm:

Slow and spacious: one thing per day, lots of open time Gently active: morning activity, afternoon free Balanced: 1-2 experiences per day with rest · most common Engaged: 2-3 things per day, full but not frantic Flexible: some full days, some completely open

One experience per day with genuine depth tends to stay with people longer than three experiences with surface contact.

17 How much do you want to move your body?

Minimal: short walks, gentle movement; rest is key Moderate: 2-4 hours moving per day Active: 4-6 hours; hiking, biking, physical challenge Very active: endurance challenges welcome Mixed: some active days, some completely still

18 How important is avoiding crowds?

Critical: skip famous spots if touristy Very important: strong preference for quieter alternatives Important: I'll visit popular places if timed well Not a priority

19 What kinds of experiences interest you?

	Must Do	Interested	Neutral	Skip
Being in nature (hiking, gardens, landscapes)
Food and culinary (cooking, markets, meals)
Hands-on learning (crafts, workshops)
Meeting locals (families, artisans, communities)
Cultural sites (temples, historic places)
Wildlife and conservation
Wellness and spa
Art, design, creative spaces

20 When you meet locals or experience culture, you prefer to...

Observe: guided tours, curated experiences, watch artisans work Participate: cook in their kitchen, work alongside them, hands-on Integrate deeply: live like a local, minimal tourist infrastructure Mix: some deep, some comfortable structure · works well for most trips

21 When you're depleted, what recharges you?

Stillness: quiet, alone, minimal stimulation Gentle movement: walks, yoga, nature, slow exploration Connection: conversation, shared experience, people Activity: physical challenge, doing things, staying busy

This tells us what to schedule when your energy is low, solo walk, spa day, or a dinner with a local family.

21b We design dedicated solo time into every journey for couples and groups, time that belongs to you alone, with no agenda. How often would feel right?

Once on the trip: one half-day or evening that's mine Once every 3 days: a regular reset built in · most common for couples Every day: even an hour of genuine solitude matters to me As needed: build in flexibility rather than a fixed cadence Not necessary: I don't need solo time to function well on a shared trip

Solo time isn't distance, it's what makes shared time better. We design it in as a considered element, not as leftover space.

The more specific your answer, the more precisely we can design toward it. Vague answers produce beautiful trips. Specific answers produce the right trip.

22 If this trip is a 10/10 success, what happened?

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23 Do you have a destination in mind?

Based on your intent and energy profile, we may recommend a destination you didn't consider, and explain exactly why it fits you better.

23b Have you been to this destination before?

Never: this would be my first time Once: I have a reference point but plenty left to discover Several times: I know it reasonably well Very well: I want to go deeper, not cover the same ground I haven't chosen a destination yet

A first-time and a returning visitor to the same place need completely different designs. This changes everything from where we stay to which experiences we propose.

23c Has travel ever surprised you, you expected one thing and something completely different turned out to be the highlight?

Yes: I can describe it Yes: but I can't easily articulate what it was Not really: my expectations are usually accurate I don't travel with many expectations

What surprised you tells us more about who you actually are as a traveller than what you say you want.

23d What you expected vs. what you got, and what made the difference.

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24 What's your budget for this trip?

Per person, excluding international flights. Includes accommodations, experiences, guides, and local transport. Meals paid separately ($40-80/person/day typical).

25 If we had to choose, where do we spend your budget? (Pick up to 3)

Unique accommodations: stays that feel genuinely special · strongly linked to trip satisfaction Being in stunningly beautiful or remote places Time with local people: guides, artisans, families Food experiences: cooking classes, tastings, exceptional meals Comfort and ease: private transport, great amenities Lots of free and flexible time

26 Comfort and non-negotiables:

	Required	Preferred	Flexible
Western-style bed (mattress on frame)
Private bathroom
Air conditioning / climate control
Strong WiFi
English-speaking guides at key moments
Private transport (no shared shuttles)
Fine dining access

26a Bed configuration:

One bed (king or queen) is fine Prefer separate beds (twin beds in same room) Need separate rooms

26b Room configuration:

Everyone in private single rooms Two per room is fine: we'll share Mixed: some want private, some will share We'll sort this ourselves

27 When you picture your ideal place to stay, what matters most? (Pick up to 2)

Striking design and aesthetics Exceptional personal service and attention Deep privacy and seclusion Authentic local character: genuinely of this place Breathtaking scenic or natural setting Walkable to real local life Wellness or spa access I trust you to match based on everything else

28 If your preferred accommodation style isn't available on your dates, would you prefer:

Upgrade to a different luxury style: quality over aesthetic match Find the closest match in a nearby location: aesthetic over convenience Discuss alternatives with me before finalising

29 Where are you flying from?

Used for jet lag timing and Day 1 energy sequencing.

30 How does jet lag or travel fatigue usually affect you?

I adjust very quickly: fine within 12-24 hours First 1-2 days are rough: I need slow, restorative pacing I need very gentle arrival days: spa, short walks only, no cognitive load I power through: fatigue doesn't affect my plans much Not applicable: no major time difference

31 Are you naturally a morning or evening person?

Early riser: alert and ready before 7am; love sunrise experiences Flexible: no strong preference Night owl: I come alive in evenings; mornings before 8am are rough

32 How sensitive are you to overstimulation?

I recharge best in complete quiet and solitude: stimulation depletes me I need 1-2 hours of alone time every day to function well Moderate social is fine, but no back-to-back group activities I thrive on high social energy: the more happening, the better I trust you to balance it based on my other answers

33 How comfortable are you with language barriers and unfamiliar situations?

Very comfortable: I've navigated places where I don't speak the language Somewhat comfortable: prefer English support for key moments Need English-speaking guides and support throughout I speak the destination language

35 If we find a destination or experience that's perfect for you but not what you expected, how do you feel?

I love surprises: take me somewhere I'd never think of I'm open: surprise me, but explain why it fits · most common I prefer to know: show me options and I'll choose I like predictability: stick to what I asked for

36 Where are you in your planning right now?

Just exploring ideas: no commitment yet Researching and comparing different planners Ready to book once I see the right design Flights already booked: need the full ground experience designed Some hotels or partial itinerary already booked: need sequencing + experiences

Changes the format of your proposal, our turnaround time, and what we focus on designing.

37 How important is measurable positive impact to your sense of this trip being meaningful?

Very important: I want to know this trip left something better behind Somewhat important: I appreciate it when it's built in naturally Neutral: not a factor for me Not important for this trip

38 Anything else we should know?

Your journey starts here.

Who You Are · Party & basics

Intent & Energy · The design brief

Practical Logistics · Destination, budget & comfort

Mindset & Routing · Almost done

Group Organiser · Decision & context

Your brief is with us.