My Travels

Growth can only be achieved by pushing ourselves; and travelling is another way to achieve this.

I started being a personal trainer during the covid pandemic; and had no savings.

Building a stronger body means building a stronger mind.

There have been other ways which my mind has grown outside of working out.

To me, it’s important as my client’s trainer to put into perspective the potential benefits they are getting from persevering discomfort associated with exercise over a long period.

Intentional Travelling

Learning for life

Personal Value

France 2014

School Exchange- 16 years old

  • 2.5 weeks

    • Arras

    • Paris

    • Bruges (Belgium- 1 day).

    • I wanted to explore what its was like to travel on my own without my family for the first time.

    • I learnt how to make long-lasting friends with people who spoke a different language.

    • I was and I am still in contact with my French friends made while I was there 12 years ago.

    • The endurance and discipline I needed to learn was necessary ( I believed) as a teenager, to learn how to solve problems on my own. (Emotionally/ Financially).

    • I was also going through the symptoms of my illness as well; so this trip taught me how to be more emotionally resilient.

    • These traits of self- soothing and efficiency have been needed when growing my business.

    • I had been taking French classes for 10 years at school.

    • This trip was offered to student from ages 15- 17.

    • General Goal?- to become for fluent in speaking the language and understanding the culture.

    • My Goal?- to become more confident (even though I wasn’t good) at speaking a different language in a foreign country.

    • Learn how to cope with excess anxiety/ depression when in a foreign environment.

    • These factors really pushed and challenged me in a good way.

    • Traits which can be applied to navigating the uncertainties of building a business (and managing complex health issues).

Europe 2024

Rome, Florence, Athens, Paris, Marseille

Barcelona, Majorca

  • 5 weeks

    • Italy

    • Greece

    • France

    • Spain

  • Rome; (Day Trips);

    • Amalfi Coast

    • Pompeii; (Naples)

    Florence; (Day Trip);

    • Cinque de Terre- (Italian Riviere)

    Athens; (Day Trip- Cruise);

    • Hydra Island

    • Poros Island

    • Aeagina Island

    Athens; (Night Trip)

    • Temple of Poseidon

    • Cape Sounion

    Paris; (Day Trip);

    • Monet’s Garden

    • Versaille

  • While I was starting my business and making little income, I was always saving up for something valuable to me.

    • (I was sacrificing other wants in the process; under very difficult financial and health conditions).

    I wanted to prove to myself that I could carry through on what I had planned to do.

  • The process of “saving”, can be related to accomplishing goals which are very difficult; (like with personal training or overcoming a serious and chronic health issue).

  • I was saving a-lot; and not buying things which most people my age was buying most likely; (like a car, flat, etc...)

New Zealand 2025

  • 5 Days

    • Queenstown

    • Lake Wanaka

    • Lake Tekapo

    • Cromwell

    • Hanmer Springs; (Thermal Hot Pools!)

    • Christchurch

    • Mental Health Retreat

    • Driving mostly to locations mentioned above.

    • I was saving money by taking the bus back home in Auckland for years to and from work; (despite the weather); and even when my mental health/ depression was at its worst.

India 2025

  • 2.5 Weeks

    • Dubai; (United Arab Emirates)

    • India

  • Dubai; (2 days total)

    • Baj Khalifa

    • Palm Tower

    India; (2 weeks total)

    • New Delhi

    • Taj Mahal; (Agra)

    • Jaipur

    • Ludhiana

    • The investment and commitment he made towards our personal training sessions has been significant towards my business’ growth.

    • He was the first client who I have trained over a long period of time; and shows how my training works.

    • (We have both put a-lot of hours into this “working- type” of relationship; and a-lot of growth was made physically and personally during the past 5+ years during our sessions).

    • I was saving a-lot; and not buying things which people my age were buying (most likely; like a car; flat, etc...)

Fiji 2025

  • 5 Days

  • Nadi Intercontinental Golf Resort

    • I have always loved being by the ocean; (being very spoiled living on an island like New Zealand).

    • Living by the ocean gives the feeling of isolation and escapism from modern day society.

    • Fiji is a 3hr flight from Auckland and is a beautiful retreat to escape to, especially when coming a populated city.

    • Over time, the constant exposure to a-lot of people (to me) can worsen mental health over time.

    • I was saving a-lot; and not buying things which people my age was buying most likely; (like a car, flat etc..)

Melbourne 2026

  • 5 Days

    • It was genuinely a great and unique experience.

    • It was my first time to this kind of professional sports competition type of tournament.

    • It’s very different (in a good way) to what it looks and feels like when watching it on the TV.

    • The Australian Open occurs during the summer, so there’s lots of outdoor bars/ restaurants and activities to do while you are there; (besides watching the tennis itself); is what makes it a fun and truly “unique” event.

    • I wanted to observe a professional sport in its prime; (fun/ work reasons).

    • Saving a-lot; and not buying things which people my age were buying most likely; (like a car; flat, etc…)