Have you ever travelled somewhere with the express purpose of being completely kind to yourself? I haven’t (probably should!), but I know that the idea of wellness travel is a very popular one these days. It seemed important to create a podcast episode about it, even if I haven’t had much wellness travel experience myself. (I think I’m too curious and busy when I travel and want to experience all the stuff “out there” rather than take care of my body and mind … but one day I’ll give it a go!)
If you have a particular wellness experience from your travels to recommend to me, please do leave a comment below or head over to the Thoughtful Travellers group to tell me about it!
Show notes: Episode 112 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Wellness Travel
Wellness travel is a fast-growing industry, but it’s a part of travel that I haven’t taken much part in to date. I’m intrigued, though, I was happy to speak to three guests for Episode 112 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast who have had a whole spectrum of wellness experiences as part of their travels.
First up I chat with Cheri Shanti, who has had some really interesting experiences in central America in the wellness sphere. Of everyone in this episode, it’s Cheri’s interesting approach to wellness activities that I most want to test out!
Following this I chat to Erin Holmes who has only recently had her first experience of wellness travel, spending some time at an ayurvedic retreat in Bali, which actually does sound rather nice!
Finally I talk to Lisa Scott whose take on wellness is one that I’m not sure I’ll ever to convert to – running – but since I know a lot of people out there love running, I’m sure you’ll love to hear about Lisa’s take on how running and travel can intersect.
Links:
- Cheri’s site The Breath of Cuba
- Cheri’s “The Breath of Cuba” book
- Explore with Erin
- Erin’s post about her wellness retreat in Bali
- Lisa’s site Make + Do
- Lisa’s upcoming project Run Eat Sleep Repeat
- Australian ParkRun Tourism Facebook group
- NY Times about sanatoriums in Europe
- Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers
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