Hello Friends, Readers and Travelers,
It has been awhile since I posted on my blog, but then again I write everyday and somehow it just stacks up on my desktop. Daily life is consuming at best – but with good health and attitude we forge ahead to pursue what brings meaning and purpose to our lives.
It has been awhile since I posted on my blog, but then again I write everyday and somehow it just stacks up on my desktop. Daily life is consuming at best – but with good health and attitude we forge ahead to pursue what brings meaning and purpose to our lives.
With that said, I start again and hope you’ll
enjoy my upcoming posts. I have some exciting news to share about the journeys I
have launched this fall. One in particular is a Culinary and Artistic Journey to Umbria, October 8-20,
2012. And no culinary talent is
required…you can just enjoy the benefits of dining. It is however, the only
small ‘boutique’ journey being offered by Traveling Matters and is the only year it will be offered.
If you are curious to experience a journey in the Umbrian countryside off the beaten track, this is the journey for you.
Living here in Sonoma, California I am reminded
everyday how many locals travel to Italy, have Italian heritage or know someone in Italy. Anyone can get
to Italy, and with the help of travel blogs and glossy brochures you can arrive
at your destination with many things to do. However, as a friend recently reminded me, “your journeys
offer a journey beyond all of that. With heart and soul you offer something
magical and personally transformational." that's true, I try to focus my journeys as the vehicle for travelers to rediscover
something missing in their daily lives – perhaps the spirit of laughter and
play while also learning about a country’s history, culture, food and families
across the globe.
If nothing more has kindled my inspiration to
continue group travel work, it is this knowing that my travelers have lingering memories of their experiences of having traveled on a journey with me. The
Journey is the vehicle and the expansion of one’s life is the destination. Traveling to foreign countries gives us the opportunity to take the inner
journey in a way like no other. I give the highest priority to the details for
your care and comfort – so that you can open yourselves up to total joy. I cannot wait to have you
join me!If you are attracted to all that defines Umbria, Italy...its breathtaking landscape, dotted with small hill towns; its regional cuisine, dark Sagrantino wine and Perugian dark chocolate...all steeped in ancient intact traditions and secrets handed down through generations - then there are not enough words to describe to you the vision of this journey. It will open your eyes to art everywhere and gracious friendly people honoring the importance of community, evidenced by the daily ritual of gathering around the table and eating and conversing as time stands still.
The lure of the simple life through culinary
experiences draws travelers year after year to the region of Umbria. If
the mention of rare white truffles, strangozzi (the regional pasta), crescia
(typical style of Umbrian bread) sound enticing to you as you read this, and you find yourself tasting, sensing, hearing
and feeling the words as you read... imagine yourself in these Umbrian towns
with every decision and detail meticulously provided for....are you ready to start packing now?
I know you're the kind of traveler I would like to have join me on this journey and hope you can participate and explore with me this region of Italy with its sensory delights.
If you wish more information or to enroll in any of our other Italy offerings, contact me through the website: http://www.travelingmatters.com
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