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Why mindful travel is having a moment
Mindful travel is gaining momentum among all generations. An increasing number of folks are wanting to have more meaningful experiences and encounters β both in their daily lives as well as on their travels. Please let us tell you more ...
What is mindful travel?
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With a mindful approach, travel becomes a meditation β¦ an experience of being alive in the world β¦ instead of a consumer-oriented, commodified activity designed to maximize your pleasure and keep you distracted.
Mindful travel embraces the unexpected
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Remember that surprises, delays and detours can lead to unusual encounters, memorable moments, interesting conversations, serendipitous happenings, beautiful insights.
Mindful vs responsible travel
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The mindful traveller is truly open to the world, and so benefits on a whole other level from the experience of travel.
Why mindful travel is having a moment now
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Can adventure travel be mindful travel?
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I like to think of mindfulness as "rich observation".
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Mindful travel in the company of others
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