Away From The Humdrum Life

I've read a couple of fantastic articles lately that really inspire feelings of what the personal experience of travel is all about, and just how good a period of wandering is for the soul. The descriptive tag of Spiritual Travel is a fair association but is by no means a reference to hippy, hemp-wearing, flower-waving, soft, fuzzy experiences. It's about a philosophical approach to adventure and taking the time to discover what you want for yourself away from the material trappings, media bombardment, peer pressures, and prescribed achievements of everyday life. It's only when we know what we want for ourselves that we can set goals and begin to achieve, allowing good fortune to follow. A period of travel isn't just about the immediate experience, its endurance can provide you with focus and stability for the rest of your life.

• 11 Jan 2008 - Finding Yourself Is Your True Destination - Brave New Traveller
• 11 Jan 2008 - How Do I Bring Vagabonding Home - Vagablogging
• 5 Dec 2008 - Forget The Destination, Focus On The Journey - Brave New Traveller