"I think I will stick to being a travel agent"
Hello again great to see you back…you have probably read my first introductory post telling you a little about my journey. If not just go back and have a read….
Now that you know a little bit more about me, I will continue my story so you will have a better understanding of who I am and the reason why I am so passionate about travel.
My story continues…
Back in 2005 I was in Perth undergoing Radiotherapy, (which was a result of having been diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2004), away from my travel agency, family, friends and my home for over 8 weeks. The procedure required me to visit the hospital each morning for 10 minutes for my radiation treatment, which was emotionally more painful than physically debilitating (my skin was red and tender…radiation burn!!!)
I found myself with plenty of free time to rest and catch up with people whom I would not have normally seen as I live five hours south of Perth, a positive in all that is before us.
I really enjoyed the opportunity to have lots of coffee’s, meeting people for lunch or dinner and as usual the conversations would end up being around travel, travelling or wanting to travel, a great way to take my mind off what was happening!!!
What this meant was that I could share my extensive travel knowledge and hard earnt skills to good use without having the pressure of me making the bookings or my friends feeling like they had to book their travel with me.
As a result John and I discussed that this might be a good business idea to embellish on.
Unfortunately because of how I was emotionally and mentally this did not come to fruition
Five years later and a little bit wiser, John and I have re-looked at how this concept could work, as it would be a shame to not share my 30 years of knowledge, wisdom and love of travel. I want others to benefit from an award winning travel planner who has owned several award winning travel agencies.
Travel has developed into far more than a business… it is my passion and the vehicle I now know serves my lifes purpose…
“To lead, inspire and make a difference”.
Each week I will share with you my personal journey in travel, how it has inspired me, and how I have helped many of my clients achieve some life changing travel journeys…
This has been very Powerful…
Travel has as many opportunites, challenges and most of all, massive rewards…may I share with you one experience that had a powerful impact upon my thinking, while opening my eyes to the beauty and sincerity of another people and their culture… this happened on one of my trips to Peru where I was asked by the village Vice President to be god mother to his precious daughter, Benedicta.
Huilloq is Benedicta’s beautiful village which is nestled high in the mountains near Cusco and the Inca trail. This is another amazing story that I will share with you soon..
Travel has taught me so much and I feel that it is the most incredible learning tool. It teaches you about yourself, other peoples cultures, food, communication and the list goes on.
John and I will be sharing our passion and insights into how travel can change your life… just like it has ours. So you may want to keep an eye on www.yourspiritualjourneys.com as well.
Phew!!! I think that is enough for now…for those of you that know me…know that I can talk for hours without taking breathe, looks like I’m doing the same here…
Yes…there is more so keep in tuned to the next exciting episode of Nilla’s travel tales!!!
Thankyou for being part of our lives and I look forward to hearing you say…“thankyou for introducing me to the hidden wonders of travel via www.yourtravelplanners.com“
Love and blessings
Nilla Spark
Expert Travel Planner
