Travelling broadens the mind. Travelling takes one to new places. Travelling allows new experiences. But for some, a journey abroad is part of an inner journey – a journey that takes one deeper than that into an exotic jungle or into the narrow alleyways of a new city. It is a journey taken within. It is a journey of inner growth, personal motivation and inspiration.
The stories within these pages are about people who have taken a journey overseas, away from their comforts, their securities and their every day lives. Not only have they embarked on a journey to foreign lands, but they have a taken a journey within and come back inspired, determined and with a new found belief in what they can achieve. These stories are about ordinary people who have challenged themselves, supported and encouraged others around them and who have found an inner courage they did not know they had.
Through these journeys of love, friendship, overcoming disabilities and personal challenges, it is hoped that you too will find your inner strengths, follow your dreams, harness your potential, believe in what you can achieve and live every day with passion.
Through my experiences, I have been inspired by so many to live a life less ordinary, and certainly encourage to find the extraordinary that is within us all.
If you have been inspired by someone you have travelled with, or perhaps feel you can inspire others – drop me a line sharemystory(at)worldjourneys.com.au.
It is what this site is all about – personal journeys and the inspiration travel can provide us to learn, discover and continue to explore, far beyond the addition of another passport stamp will ever do.
There are some special people out there. Fantastic work for people living with the unpredictability of MS. Carol – you are an inspiration.
Tina,
What a most empowering and moving account of what one person can do to change the world.
Thank you!
Carol
bandana says : I absolutely agree with this !
Well, my amazing travelling friend.
Again your words have reduced me to tears.
I’m not sure if that’s because, after travelling and seeing some extremely emotional sights, I have returned to the mundane existance we call life or if it’s because, you have a bloody good way of writing!!!!
Whatever it is, I look forward to sharing your experiences from afar and wish you lot’s of love and luck for your journey. May you always find happiness, even in the sadest places.
I’m extremely jealous
As always, lots of love
Dawn xxx
Hi Tina,
As above once again your words and wisdom have really hit home and always put me back in my place.
Have an amazing trip and i look forward to the updates and catching up with you when you get back.
Travel safe and a remember “the obscure we eventually see, however the complete obvious, it seems, takes longer”
Also “too much seriousness clouds the soul”
Cheers,
Trav.
What can I say that hasn’t been said? You amaze and inspire me. Thank God for your presence on this earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care,
T
Tina, you touch the very heart of my soul! You have been through hell and back the last 6 months but you have made it. There will be one hell of a lot of people who will never know how much you have done and will be doing for them in the future with your new business.
Your writing is amazing and I have always felt that I was right there with you.
I wish you good travels, good fortune and a life filled with all the love you deserve. I look forward to following your journey through this site.
Love
Carol
Tina …….rising from the flames, stronger, filled with determination, insight and inspiration, realising dreams. I never doubted you would reach this point.
I’m honoured to have the chance to share in your very personal journey. Honoured but not surprised as sharing is your life force, what drives the dream.
I’m expecting to be taken on an emotional roller-coaster ….. it’s not about the destination but the journey.
I’ve got a warm tingly feeling about this one….it’s making me smile from ear to ear. So take a great big hug from me and go travel your songline.
Jo xxx
Dear Tina,
I can’t wait to hear your stories. Do take it slow and keep reminding yourself that by caring and giving yourself suitable nourishment first, you will be in a stronger position to help others. Better to do less well to start with. I look forward to seeing you before you go.
Love Jane XX
Tina,
It may be many that think about the adventure you’re about to embark on but it takes a saint to get out there and do it!
You are a saint, An Angel, a wonderful human being.
I feel enlightened everytime I read your thoughts, as I know all that you write comes from the heart. You deserve this, you’ve worked so hard to create a dream and its finally come to fruition, go get ‘em gal!
Travel safe.
Deb
Welcome to Bangladesh ! There are more things to see in the life and struggle of people.
Just a note those beggars on the streets aren’t really poor, begging is what they do for a living and a lot of them have more money than an average American citizen. There are about 15 million people in Dhaka and so if a beggar asks everyone for a taka think how much they earn. But anyways welcome to Bangladesh.
There’s a book about Cambodia — maybe you’ve read it — called “The Gods Drink Whiskey.” Even though you’re very familiar with Cambodia, I think you might enjoy it. I wrote a review of it here:
http://mmtriplog.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/book-review-the-gods-drink-whiskey/
On my blog about traveling in SE Asia.
Tina,
Once again you have made me feel! I don’t know what it was but I was in tears reading this post. Thank you for reminding me to remember those who have been important in my life.
Love
Caz
I acknowledge you for the courage and eloquence with which you write – speaking the truth about what you see be it harsh, beautiful or otherwise. There is certainly nothing more powerful than the words you speak and the intention behind them. Thank you for sharing the experience of the people you meet ‘through their eyes’ and helping me to understand their stories. Its incredibly moving.
Keep being brave and strong
Gee, I dearly miss old Saigon but the new Ho Chi Minh City is, well, I guess interesting in it’s own way, but so commercial and different.
Though your correct, remnants of old Saigon can still be found a few steps away from the city center.
T,
Thanks for your inspiration and stories. You have inspired not only me but others as well. I look forward to give.com.au being up and running as I am sure it will be a huge success.
Have a wonderful few days left of your journey and I look forward to seeing some of those 600 photos on your return to Melbourne.
Take care and stay safe my friend
Love
Carol
xxoo
Wow!
This is why I buy lottery tickets. That way I could drop out of the typical practice of law and just focus on doing good. I wouldn’t even have to travel anywhere to do it. We’ve got enough crap we have to clean up in the U.S.
Keep me posted on everything you’re up to.
Peter w.
Drink Tsingtao: not only your knickers will get out of a knot.