Packing for a Reading Retreat is not like packing for a high-speed “see-10-cities-in-7-days” tour where you live in wrinkled clothes and snack on protein bars while running for the next train.

If you’ve ever come home from a trip feeling more like you survived The Amazing Race than took a vacation, you’re not alone. For introverts, traditional group travel can feel like a marathon of small talk, rigid itineraries, and endless “must-see” lists.