Purposeful Nomad: Travel with Intention

03/01/2023

It's not a goodbye, but a "see you soon"....

My dear community, I've made the very hard decision to close the doors of Purposeful Nomad for now. It has been a long journey to arrive here and the decision to move on was not easy. I have spent months, years… mourning.

The past 3 years have been a disheartening domino effect for my beloved business. First and foremost, Covid knocked us off our feet and it has been an upward battle ever since. Coupled with some major life changes and shifts, I have realized I need to take a big step back for both my physical and mental health.

This doesn't mean Purposeful Nomad will be done forever, but it's time for a break to recalibrate.

And in the meantime, here is to daydreaming of the unknown and of planning and scheming many adventures to come. There's a little Purposeful Nomad in all of us.

Please continue to stay in touch 💞

29/12/2022

Happy New Year!!! 🥂 I love the feeling that the New Year Brings. Reflect, rebirth, restart.

As the year comes to a close, thus begins the slow hibernation of Purposeful Nomad.

Purposeful Nomad was born of dreams and a vision. It's a business made of heart and soul and a strong desire to do right in the world. That vision will carry on not only in me but hopefully in all the people's lives these trips have touched.

It's not just a physical business, but a way of living.
It's a feeling, a mentality. An approach to moving about the world.

Here is to daydreaming of the unknown and of planning and scheming many adventures to come. Please continue to stay in touch~

27/12/2022

LAST CHANCE ✈️ So much world, so little time.....

Today – yes, today – is your last chance to book your spot on our Farewell Tour. Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to:

🌍 India: Jewels of Rajasthan
🌍 Morocco: Woven Beauty

Reignite your sense of adventure and take off on a 2023 travel daydream with Purposeful Nomad!
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Discover the full itineraries here: purposefulnomad.com/womens-trips

26/12/2022

Travel offers us the opportunity to go beyond the barriers of our own lives. It opens the doors for cross-cultural connection which in turn, spreads the kindness, laughter, and compassion that this world needs.

And most of all, it connects you to kind souls like these.

Thank you, thank you, a million times, THANK YOU to those that brought life and a heartbeat to Purposeful Nomad. You were, and always will be, what made PN so special.

I want to give a special shoutout to:
❤️ Paqocha
🧡 Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"
💛 Once • Journeys for Women
💚 Runa Tupari Native Travel
💙 The Mariposa DR Foundation
💜 GUATE4YOU
❤️ 3 Mariposas Montessori
🧡 Mashpi Artisanal Chocolate
💛 And so, so many more

Your LAST CHANCE to book your seat on our Farewell Tours to India or Morocco is December 29th. We can't wait to see you there.

Book here: purposefulnomad.com/all-trips

19/12/2022

Give the gift of TRAVEL this holiday season – even if that means a little self-gifting. 😉

In 2023, we're packing our bags for TWO countries during our Farewell Tour. Your LAST CHANCE to book your seat is:
🌍 December 29th 🌍

We can't wait to see you there. Merry Christmas!
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Discover the full itineraries here: purposefulnomad.com/womens-trips

16/12/2022

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. 💕

Words cannot describe the soul-moving impact of marching alongside the women of the Sambhali Trust on International Women’s Day.

Our last tour of India departs in March, will you be there? Join us this International Women’s Day and secure your spot by December 29th: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

14/12/2022

Welcome to Morocco, the land of Woven Beauty.

Our Farewell departure to Morocco leaves on April 22nd, will you be with us? Secure your spot by January 21st: purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

14/12/2022

The Future of Purposeful Nomad

Happy (almost) New Year! It was not I who thought of the name Purposeful Nomad. In fact, it was my then business partner, Jessica who had heard it from another traveler. The first time I heard those two words they struck me like a bolt of lightning. There was something SO RIGHT about "Purposeful N...

12/12/2022

Anna, thank you for embracing the spirit of Purposeful Nomad, encouraging our vision, and being a cheerleader of Purposeful Nomad since day 1. We're beyond grateful to have you as one of our PN Alumni.

09/12/2022

Thank you, Abbie, for all the love you’ve poured into PN and our community throughout the years. We’re beyond grateful to know you, and to know your fearless pursuit of adventure and travel.

– we’ve loved having you as a PN Alumni, itinerary visionary, and trip leader.

08/12/2022

Hi, Chelsea here! I’m a Purposeful Nomad Alumni and I wanted to share a moment with you.

I remember this day vividly, as surreal as it was. In the Dominican Republic, we set out to paddle board upstream on La Boca, a small and quiet stream that seemed otherworldly.

And alongside us was T**i: Cabarete local, self-proclaimed paddle boarding expert, groundskeeper at .retreat, and the only alarm clock we could wake up smiling to.

Every morning, his voice could be heard clearly across the hotel grounds, effortlessly paired with the sounds of the jungle and ocean.

And on this day, on the tranquil waters of La Boca, he serenaded us with the loveliest song that I’ll never forget. I hope this video captures even a small slice of the pure magic we experienced that day.

This 20-second snippet represents just one of the many unforgettable moments of our trip to the Dominican Republic. This trip alone, and the women on it, inspired me to live a life that centers around exploration, experience, and open-mindedness. The impact of this trip on my life could never be measured.

I hope that you can join Purposeful Nomad on one of their farewell trips in 2023 and experience an adventure of a lifetime.

06/12/2022

Welcome to the hidden gems of Rajasthan, India.

Our flagship tour of India departs in March, will you be there? Secure your spot by January 2nd: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

24/11/2022

I’ve been daydreaming....

Of places in far-off corners of the world.
Of places where I don't speak the language, where I don't know the customs, where I look different, where I don't recognize the smells.
Of long-haul flights and sweet little hotel rooms and no routines.
Of passport stamps and buying tickets.
Of border crossings and visas.

I’ve been daydreaming of the unknown.

Why? Since the recent announcement of PN closing in 2023, I’ve been reliving the memories and hearing from old friends. It has taken me back through the years and chapters of this business.

I hope the holiday week is filled with daydreaming of the unknown and planning and scheming adventures to come.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my people far and near.

I love you all and hope that you'll join us on our Farewell Departures to Morocco and India:

🌍 Morocco | Woven Beauty – purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

🌏 India | Jewels of Rajasthan – purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

21/11/2022

LAST CHANCE: Got a case of the travel bug? We got the cure. ✈️

Next year, we have not one, but TWO immersive, innovative itineraries during our Farewell Tour. Swipe left to see where your next passport stamp is coming from!

Your LAST CHANCE to book your seat is:
🌍 Jan 2nd for India
🌍 Jan 21st for Morocco

Which 2023 adventure destination tops your bucket list?
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Discover the full itineraries here: purposefulnomad.com/womens-trips

17/11/2022

The smiles of PN: a story told through captured moments. 💕

Did you know that 97% of people say that having a trip planned makes them happier?

71% also say that they feel greater levels of energy when they have a trip planned in the next six months.

Travel and happiness go hand in hand.

When all else fails, travel.
When all else fails, smile.

Start planning your trip to India or Morocco, our two final Farewell Trips:

🌍 Morocco | Woven Beauty – purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

🌏 India | Jewels of Rajasthan – purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

15/11/2022

Makes my heart soar. What is your favorite Purposeful Nomad memory? I'd love to read them in a comment below.

PN has just two more tours before I close the doors of my beloved business. I would LOVE to share these final moments with YOU, my amazing travel community. India and Morocco, here we come! 💞

🌍 Morocco | Woven Beauty – purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

🌏 India | Jewels of Rajasthan – purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

11/11/2022

Some words from our Founder, Caitlin. ❤️

You may have heard the news of Purposeful Nomad’s closure – your kind words, comments, and messages have meant the WORLD! And now, it’s time to go out with a bang.

For the next two months, we’ll be sharing our favorite memories, words from our travelers, and information on our Farewell Trips to India and Morocco. ✈️ Stay tuned!

🌍 Morocco | Woven Beauty – purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

🌏 India | Jewels of Rajasthan – purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

08/11/2022

BUCKETLIST CHECK!

If you could choose to go to any country, where would you go? List them all – I need some inspiration! Comment below 👇🏻


Psssst – Is India or Morocco on your list? Check out our two 2023 trips, part of our Farewell Tour: purposefulnomad.com/womens-trips

05/11/2022

The news is out…. Purposeful Nomad will be taking a break and I will be stepping back to pursue other opportunities.

This very difficult decision was not made lightly and while I am filled with great sadness, I also am filled with hope and gratitude. Some of you know the last 3 years have been a rough journey that has forced me to reevaluate many aspects of my life. It has been both therapeutic and painful.

Purposeful Nomad was born of dreams and a vision. It's a business made of heart and soul and a strong desire to do right in the world. That vision will carry on not only in me, but hopefully, in all the people’s lives these trips have touched.

Thank you to the adventurous, brave, amazing women and men who traveled the world with us since 2016. Thank you to the communities that have let us into their lives. Thank you to those who supported us from near and far.

We are not going out without a celebration though and that celebration is TRAVEL! (obviously)

Come travel with us for the final time and see what the magic is all about:

💞 India: March 2 - 12, 2023
💞 Morocco: April 22 - May 3, 2023

Join us on our Farewell Tour: purposefulnomad.com/all-trips

03/11/2022

It's not a goodbye, but a "see you soon"....

My dear community, I've made the very hard decision to close the doors of Purposeful Nomad for now. It has been a long journey to arrive here and the decision to move on was not easy. I have spent months, years… mourning.

The past 3 years have been a disheartening domino effect for my beloved business. First and foremost, Covid knocked us off our feet and it has been an upward battle ever since. Coupled with some major life changes and shifts, I have realized I need to take a big step back for both my physical and mental health.

This doesn't mean Purposeful Nomad will be done forever but it's time for a break to recalibrate.

BUT – Purposeful Nomad is not going out without a grand finale!!! If you have ever booked-marked one of our trips or have put it on your vision board, SEIZE THE DAY MY FRIEND!

The time is now. There are still 2 more opportunities to travel with us in 2023.

💕 India: March 2-12, 2023
Join us on one of our flagship trips that continues to empower and inspire women globally: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

💕 Morocco: April 22-May 3, 2023
Discover the rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the Moroccan rug industry: purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main

Won’t you come with us on one of our farewell adventures?

21/10/2022

“This was my first trip with a group of solo women. I didn’t know what to expect, but I am so glad I went because it was a wonderful experience.” – Kristie B, 2021 participant

The charming streets of Morocco are calling your name. Ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime in April 2023? Sign up: purposefulnomad.com/morocco-main ✈️

Trip with Indigo & Saffron / Video by MoroccoByMe

18/10/2022

Homemade meals are great.
Travel is incredible.
Homemade meals that remind you of traveling?? Showstopping.

Today, we're drooling over some Rajasthan Achari Murgh – an amazing spiced chicken curry cooked with all the classic flavors of northwest India.

Try out this Indian delicacy by Maunika Gowardhan by going to her blog, then join us in India in March 2023 to try the REAL thing! ✈️

Find our India: Jewels of Rajasthan itinerary here: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

14/10/2022

Guilty. 😂

11/10/2022

Happy International Day of the Girl from the most determined, courageous, strong women we've ever met.

This March, we will be partnering with Sambhali Trust, a foundation that empowers and educates more than 1000 women in Rajasthan.

And on International Women's Day, we'll link arm-in-arm with the women of Rajasthan to prepare for and participate in the women's march.

We would love your support, too. Find the Trip Itinerary here: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

// Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"

06/10/2022

For more than 100 years, the Indian census has shown a marked gap between the number of boys and girls. This gap, which has nationwide implications, is a direct result of the burden that women are believed to have on a household.

Sambhali Trust has set out to challenge this belief and support the otherwise neglected women of Rajasthan.

During our Jewels of Rajasthan departure to India... we will partner with this organization to help empower and support the 1,000 women in the organization.

On International Women's Day, we'll stand hand-in-hand with the women of Sambhali Trust to march for their rights. We would love for you to join us and learn from the incredible, transformative work they're doing every day. 💕

Learn more about our Jewels of Rajasthan trip: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

// Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"

03/10/2022

And still, the rate of women in India's workforce continues to decrease every year. However, we see hope on the horizon. 💕

Sambhali Trust empowers Rajasthan women to reclaim their worth and find financial independence through education, trainings, and support. We are SO proud of the courageous work that they do to support women.

In March, we'll be standing hand-in-hand with the women of Sambhali Trust to march for their rights on International Women's Day. We would love for you to join us. ✊

Learn more about our Jewels of Rajasthan trip: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

// Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"

29/09/2022

Enter: Sambhali Trust, a non-profit organization that empowers and educates women in Rajasthan through:

💕 Formal education
💕 Training in traditional income-generating skills
💕 Self-help groups and counseling
💕 Money management courses and access to loans
💕 Human rights teachings
💕 Refuge and support in cases of domestic violence

In March, we'll be standing hand-in-hand with the women of Sambhali Trust to march for their rights on International Women's Day. We would love for you to join us.

Learn more about this empowering experience: purposefulnomad.com/jewels-of-rajasthan

// Sambhali Trust -" Empowering women and children in Rajasthan"

27/09/2022

Happy World Tourism Day to all of our sustainable, conscious- traveling ladies! 🌎

We believe in the power of human connection to bring positive change to this world when we are given the opportunity to travel safely, sustainably, and consciously.

When we come together, we share ideas and learn from one another, making lasting connections that blur cross-continental, religious, cultural, and economic lines.

THAT is the power of ethical tourism.

Whether you're making time to understand the communities you travel to, putting your money back into local businesses, leaving each place as you found it, or prioritizing sustainable travel, make sure your tourism feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. 💙

Join one of our 2023 departures: purposefulnomad.com/womens-trips

22/09/2022

The fourth image is us.... without a doubt. 😂

19/09/2022

Community between cultures – it’s true that love, respect, and kindness know no boundaries. We’re forever grateful for our Tanzia family:

🤍 School of St Jude
🤍 safaris-R-us
🤍 And the many, many friends we've met along the way!