How do I go somewhere on purpose? I want to have a meaningful experience.

I’ve to find a technique that works for me, and I’ve been able to separate successful with most of my attempts!

My main objective with AP is to grow spiritually and learn more about the nature of reality. These experiences have been awe inspiring in terms of the quality. Most of my physical senses either match or exceed real life, which is absolutely incredible.

For some reason all of my experiences have been quite random. I have either ended up in my house, a variation of my house, or some random building.

Last night my intention was to appear in a place of learning. I wanted to meet with a guide, or appear somewhere I could pick up a book or something. Anything to help me learn more about the astral. I ended up appearing in an apartment with some “friends of mine”. I have no memory of them, but they clearly knew me. I asked them, “what is this place?” and was met with blank stares. They were so confused why I would ask, it was like if I asked my friends in physical reality the same question. They just looked at me concerned, like I had lost my memory. I tried to explain I was just asleep in the physical, and woke up in this non-physical place. I tried to show them the walls weren’t physical, but they felt solid when I touched them haha. Then I woke up.

Can you guys help me understand what I can do to have more meaningful experiences? How do I meet with a guide, or appear in places that can help me learn more?