Travel & Horizons

I have always been captivated by the enigmatic wonders of our planet, those inexplicable phenomena that leave us both awestruck and puzzled. From the colossal stone statues of Easter Island, which whisper tales of a lost civilisation, to the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza that continue to baffle archaeologists and historians alike, the world is replete with mysteries that ignite our imagination. Black holes, with their gravitational pulls that warp the very fabric of space and time, challenge our understanding of the universe. The Nazca Lines in Peru, sprawling geoglyphs etched into the earth, evoke questions about ancient cultures and their connection to the cosmos.

For years, I considered jet lag to be for wimps or an overblown excuse for grumpiness. I just never ever understood what people were on about. Travelling the globe from the age of 19, I loved crossing boarders and time zones with barely a second thought. But, as life would have it, jet lag finally caught up with me. The first time was a brutal wake-up call, and it didn’t stop there.

For Halloween 2024 I thought I'd go for an ancient mystery... Are the whispers surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, nicknamed the Devil’s Triangle, grounded in truth? Is there truly something otherworldly at play within this enigmatic expanse of the Atlantic Ocean? I find myself drawn to unravelling its many mysteries, and there are a multitude of theories to explore.

Over the years, I have come to realise that travel is deeply intertwined with the concept of sustainability, and for very good reason. The pandemic forced the tourism industry to a standstill, prompting me to reflect on the multifaceted impacts of travel. This period of introspection reinforced a fundamental belief I hold dear: travel should be a force for good in the world.

My adventure truly began under the cloak of midnight as I arrived at the wellness resort in the northern town of Pai, where I was welcomed by a cheerful staff member cradling a flickering candle, a delightful contrast to the blaring neon lights that usually punctuate the tourist traps in Thailand. Instantly, I felt a shift within me.