If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and where would you like to stay?

"I am an adventurer at heart. When I travel somewhere, I don't like to visit the touristy stuff. I want to go where the locals go. Anthony Bourdain once said, 'A tourist has no idea where they've been, and a traveler has no idea where they are going.' Only when I venture off the beaten path and experience the culture, the foods, and what life is like in a place like that do I learn something new. A few years ago, I backpacked through Nepal, and many others hired porters to carry their stuff. Not me; I hiked with my pack on my back. I didn't stay where the other hikers were. I stayed as close to the villagers as possible. Typically, they invited me into their homes, and we'd drink tea, trade gifts, and speak in a way that transcended words. Next, I'd like to stay in an Airbnb in the Azores."

This seemingly innocent question is fun by design, but it is also intended to get you out of interview mode and offer a real glimpse of your personality. This will help your interviewer better glean who you are as a person and how well you would fit into their work culture. You want to try to display your best self, being true to your nature, yet being professional and filtered. Spend time researching and identifying with their culture and work environment to get a clear picture of your audience before answering questions like this.

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.