I'd wanted to travel the world since I was little girl and watched Skippy The Kangaroo. The Undersea World of Jacque Cousteau and Flipper The Dolphin. Each programme provided me with the desire to explore more this wonderful planet of ours. Yet it took a long time for me to get moving. Due to life, … Continue reading How Stepping Into Your Comfort Zone Can Provide As Much Growth As Stepping Out Of it!
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The Golden Thread Method™-Business
Have you thought about introducing a meaningful travel experience & hospitality stay which guests can use as a pathway to living a fulfilling life but don't know how to go about this? I work with Hospitality, Recovery & Transformational Destinations to weave a meaningful guest experience which creates more value with the assets you already … Continue reading The Golden Thread Method™-Business
5 Simple Steps For A Mini Sabbatical
A mini sabbatical is a shorter version of a traditional sabbatical, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months, rather than a year or more. It is designed to provide individuals with a break from their regular work or daily routines to focus on personal development, skill acquisition, creative projects, or rest and … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps For A Mini Sabbatical
Learning About Mood Change Through Travel
Driving across the Gillies Range on our way to Cairns, Queensland Australia 2007, was the first time in a matter of months since we left the UK to travel the world that I'd experienced a mood change. Or should I say mood plummet. It was the first time we'd seen clouds since leaving england and … Continue reading Learning About Mood Change Through Travel
Why Sabbatical Travel Leaves You Refreshed
Sabbatical travel can leave a high-achieving professional feeling refreshed, because taking time out to explore the world when our minds are simply full of work can open up new possibilities, opportunities and solutions not previously noticed. Break from Routine and Stress Who doesn't need a break? So when high-achieving professionals who often have demanding schedules, … Continue reading Why Sabbatical Travel Leaves You Refreshed
7 Ways Travel Promotes A Positive Mindset
1. Experiencing New Cultures Cultural Exposure: Engaging with different cultures fosters open-mindedness and empathy. Understanding diverse ways of life can broaden perspectives and reduce prejudices. Learning Opportunities: New languages, traditions, and customs can be fascinating to learn, stimulating intellectual growth and curiosity. 2. Building Resilience Overcoming Challenges: Travel often involves navigating unfamiliar environments and situations, … Continue reading 7 Ways Travel Promotes A Positive Mindset
Mont Blanc & Chamonix: Or How Lessons learnt through travel teach us about life!
I took a short break.A circuit breaker trip.A quick flight to Geneva, a bus to Chamonix, France & an intention to ride the Aiguille Du Midi cable car 🚠 up to Mont Blanc.Different language.Different money.Different food. A desire to marvel at something in nature. To be in awe, experience wonder and to embrace the experience. … Continue reading Mont Blanc & Chamonix: Or How Lessons learnt through travel teach us about life!
Equilibrium: Connecting Outer Place To Inner Space
A few years ago I worked as an Addiction Therapist on a little Thai Island called Koh Chang under Dr Jocelyn Mercado. Here I was fortunate to learn & understand how to connect outer place with inner space. I was new to this specific role, although a seasoned Counsellor. I’d always wanted to work in … Continue reading Equilibrium: Connecting Outer Place To Inner Space
A Sunrise, Immersive, Cold Water Retreat On The Banks of Loch Tay, Scotland.
Saturday 23rd September - 27th September 2023. Why not join Karen Simmonds of Travel Matters on a unique retreat. Immerse yourself in the autumnal waters of Loch Tay each morning on a 4 night, 5 day cold water immersive retreat in Scotland under the guidance of world record holding free diver Amber Fillary. Learn:How to … Continue reading A Sunrise, Immersive, Cold Water Retreat On The Banks of Loch Tay, Scotland.
Setting Intentions in Thailand
As the sun rose over the Chao Phraya river - I felt the breeze ripple across the water. I thought about our tumultuous end to 2022. The death of my husband's father and the relocation of his wife back to her natural homeland of Thailand with family. We were both exhausted. Yet the sun, always … Continue reading Setting Intentions in Thailand