Inquisitive Journeys

10/05/2023

🎧 New Podcast Episode 🎤

In this episode, Helen Amery (Helen Amery - awakening and enlightenment guide) and I discuss the transformative power of travel, even in the simplest forms. Helen shares her experience of taking a solo glamping trip after a challenging lockdown period and how it allowed her to reconnect with herself and her needs. We also explore the importance of taking time for oneself and how it can enhance our relationships with others. The conversation touches on the idea that travel doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant to be fulfilling and how the experience is what truly matters. Join Helen and me as we delve into the joys and benefits of travel and how it can mirror our approach to life.

Listen here: https://www.inquisitivejourneys.com/ep4-the-power-of-simple-travel-with-helen-amery or on your favorite podcast player

03/05/2023

We're going to the Boston Public Market!

Join us for a delicious and educational experience at the Boston Public Market! As a non-profit organization, the Boston Public Market Association is dedicated to celebrating the culture of food and supporting local farmers and food entrepreneurs.

As part of this Experience, we'll join the tour by the Boston Public Market. On this tour, you'll learn about their mission and get an inside look at the market's 30+ artisans and food producers. After the tour, we'll continue on our own to talk to vendors, order lunch, and discuss what sparked for each of us.

You'll walk away from this Experience with new knowledge about feeding and nourishing your family with higher nutritious meals. And you'll likely make new friends too!

Book your Experience via the link in our bio...

Here at Inquisitive Journeys, we care about supporting local businesses and artisans. We want to highlight and support organizations that are educating and enriching people's lives.

I recently experienced their tour and not only was I inspired by their mission but I also learned so much about our food supply.

Growing up, I knew little about our food supply. Heck, I thought that there were only two varieties of apples - Red Delicious and Granny Smith! A lot has changed over the years with new documentaries and movements toward eating more locally and treating animals better. But I still learned new information, such as the seasonal availability of fish or why artisanal-made pasta is healthier and more savory than mass-produced pasta.

On my tour, I also learned that they supported their vendors by waiving rent during the Pandemic. Amazing! Some of the shops have also partnered with HOPE Unlimited which provides retail training and employment for individuals with disabilities.

I hope you'll join us to enrich yourself and support others.

Book your Experience here: https://www.inquisitivejourneys.com/boston-public-market

25/03/2023

Woohoo! The first (non-trailer) episode of Inquisitive Journeys is out! I hope you'll check it out.

In this episode, Anne Rose Hart and I discuss the rewards of taking action toward what your heart desires, even if it doesn't lead to a specific outcome. From chasing sunrises in Australia to swimming with the dolphins in Maui to mastering aviation skills, Anne shares her insights on the intrinsic rewards of taking action and being true to yourself. Discover the joy in the journey and the power of shifting your perspective as we delve into the transformative experiences that await when you dare to explore the unknown. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode of our podcast!

Go to https://www.inquisitivejourneys.com/ep2-trusting-your-heart-anne-rose-hart

We share travel stories that inspire curious souls to expand their awareness and transform. We also plan and lead multi-day boutique tour experiences around the world. Our travelers share a common curiosity about what happens when you follow where your heart leads.

08/03/2023

Two of my greatest joys are traveling and having deep insightful conversations with amazing people. So why not combine the two?!

The Inquisitive Journeys Podcast is coming soon to your favorite podcast player.

In each episode, my guest will be talking about how travel has sparked awareness, helped them see themselves more clearly & supported them to live more fully and happily.

My hope is that you, as a listener, will be entertained *and* discover ways you can be more conscious as you travel, whether that be internationally, domestically, or just from your home to the store.

Want to be a guest on the show? Send me a DM with a few insights you have gained while traveling & let's chat.

18/02/2023

Inviting Connection & Diverse Perspectives

Late last year I came across this book called The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray and was really drawn to reading it. In it, Nick offers a framework to host 2-hour gatherings, using name tags and icebreakers, to help facilitate connection.

Well, I've now hosted two parties and I love them! They're so much fun! It's so wonderful to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

It's also great to see that even though each of us has lived different life journeys, we're similar in many ways. At the same time, I love that we can still all get along and learn from each other if there are different perspectives. This can open our eyes and hearts to new possibilities.

In this current group, we have energy healers, a yoga teacher who also facilitates Thai massage, a non-duality/Course of Miracles teacher, a recruiter, owners of a toy store, a writer, someone that does medical booking and someone that works in commercial Internet services.

Creating this kind of space for diverse perspectives and genuine connection is a big reason why Inquisitive Journeys exists. Each tour and retreat experience is designed to foster this type of engagement.

28/01/2023

Hi! I'm Nat, the inspiration behind this company. Here's a little about me...

👉 It seems I've been exploring my whole life.

In my teens, I was questioning what my purpose was. I wanted to know why I was alive. This fueled my quest to find the answers. I read self-love books by Leo Buscaglia. After college, I got into books by Deepak Chopra, James Redfield, Dan Millman, Seth, Kryon, and others.

These days I'm into work by

👉 I grew up in a Buddhist family. Going to the temple was a weekly ritual during my childhood. My dad credits his success in life to meditation. He hasn't missed a day of meditation since he was in grade school and he's 82 y.o. now! So naturally he taught me and my 2 younger brothers to meditate at a very young age.

When I was 17, I was ordained as a monk. It's common to do this in Thailand as a rite of passage but less common in the U.S. It was an incredible experience. I learned a lot about myself.

👉 I'm into qigong, energy work, dancing the Argentine Tango, and spending time with family, especially my little nephew, niece & grandkids.

👉 I LOVE to travel! Probably what you'd expect, right? 😄

When I travel, I like a mix of being active, like seeing the sites, exploring the town, hiking, and being more chill, like lounging by the pool, napping, reading, people-watching, or appreciating nature.

I also like having planned activities and time to wander or do what feels most alive in the moment.

👉 Through everything I do and am into, I seem to always have a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore. I love when I get sparks of insight. I love trying out new things or putting myself in new situations to see what else is possible.

🫶 I'm excited about I'm inspired to create through Inquisitive Journeys. Tours & retreats will have a balance of active and chill time. You'll get to connect and bond with like-hearted travelers. And your awareness will expand with possibilities to express more freely while embracing your whole self.

26/01/2023

Sometimes we can get caught up in thinking that if we're not serious about ourselves and the work, if it doesn't feel hard, then change won't happen. This simply isn't true.

Yes, sometimes it can feel quite emotional and challenging for us, and that's okay.

Equally, change and transformation can happen through joy, wonder & beauty.

This is what we're inviting you to experience when you come on one of our journeys.

Come see the world with us.
Be in connection with other like-hearted souls.
Let the exquisite beauty of nature and art nourish you.
Get curious about what sparks your awareness.
Share your perspectives & learn from others in your group.
Have fun.
Shift your consciousness.

And let transformation happen.

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18/01/2023

Here at Inquisitive Journeys, our travelers tend to be single or partnered professionals who have a deep respect for beauty, diversity, culture, and great food… and who share a common curiosity about what happens when you follow where your heart leads.

On every trip, we provide the itinerary and a group of like-hearted travelers. We’ll also gather a few times over a great meal to connect and compare notes about what we’ve all seen out in the world and what’s sparked for you. Because traveling by following your heart doesn’t need to be something you do alone.

We’ll go together.

Will you join us?

03/01/2023

Happy 2023!

What feels alive for you? What are you inspired to do? Where are you drawn to go?

Here at Inquisitive Journeys, we're currently putting all the pieces together to offer you an amazing May 2023 retreat in Sedona, Arizona. More details coming very soon.

If you want to be on the early bird notification list, please sign up at our site. The link will be available in the first comment below