Expedition Happiness Tours
Welcome to Expedition Happiness Tours, where we specialise in creating exciting and memorable adventures for small groups of mature aged travellers. Our company is committed to providing unique travel experiences that combine the thrill of adventure with the comforts of a fully guided tour. Whether you're seeking a rugged expedition or a more relaxed journey, our expert guides will design an itinerary that caters to your interests and abilities. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to create personalised travel experiences that leave our clients feeling inspired and fulfilled. Join us on an Expedition Happiness Tour and let us show you the world in a way that you've never seen it before.
Expedition Happiness Tours cater specifically to small groups of mature aged travellers seeking to explore the world in a unique and exciting way. We understand that the desire for adventure and travel never fades with age, and our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable platform for our clients to experience the thrill of adventure without compromising on comfort and security.
Our expertly crafted itineraries are designed to offer a perfect blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and relaxation, while our experienced guides ensure that every aspect of your journey is seamless and unforgettable. Join us on an adventure of a lifetime and discover the world in a whole new way.
They say that if you do what you love then you will never work a day in your life.
Well, I can tell you, I feel like a have been working for a thousand years because there has been no joy at all!
Besides my family, the only other true love in my life is travel. Not just any travel, but adventure travel….off the beaten track, eat with the locals type of adventure travel. Don’t give me a pre-planned itinerary and stick me on a bus with a bunch of tourists….that just won’t do! When I go away I don’t want to see anyone that looks like me. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you feel the same way.
In the early days I subjected myself and my family to cheap (sometimes nasty) hotels, midnight flights and dodgy taxi rides in order to get us deeper into a country and stretch our dollar further. But we were adventuring, no one looked like us and, more importantly, we were immensely happy.
Luckily, one of the benefits of getting old(er) is that you learn from your mistakes (I think it’s called wisdom), and now I have the knowledge, skills and contacts (guides that I like to call friends) that allow me to go further for longer and do the same things I used to do with relative comfort and safety. And with that, Expedition Happiness Tours was born. It’s time to unshackle myself from the 9 to 5 grind and show people the world as I know it. It’s been a labour of love and a few years in the making, but here it is.
Expedition Happiness Tours aims to leave travellers with a sense of awe and accomplishment, a feeling of pleasure and excitement and hopefully a willingness to go further and do more next time. Overall, I want people to get excited and be as happy about travelling as I am. After all, if you don’t have happiness then what do you have?
My nerdy brain has long wondered why people get such joy out of travel. I know just how stressful it can be saving the money, getting time off, securing the house and pets, rushing around to catch flights and spending all those savings and probably putting charges on the credit card only to finally come home totally exhausted. Surely it’s not just the time off work that brings so much happiness?
So, I did some research and it shows that while there is no conclusive evidence that travel alone can help you live a happier life, it can contribute to overall sense well-being and accomplishment and a better quality of life. For example:
- Stress reduction: Traveling to a new destination can provide a break from daily stressors and responsibilities, leading to a reduction in stress levels. This can contribute to better physical and mental health, which can ultimately lead to a longer and happier life.
- Physical activity: Traveling often involves physical activity, such as walking, hiking, swimming, or exploring new places. This can contribute to better physical health, which can lead to a longer and happier life.
- Novel experiences: Traveling to a new destination can provide new and exciting experiences that can contribute to a sense of happiness and fulfilment. This can help counteract feelings of boredom or dissatisfaction with life.
- Social connections: Traveling can provide opportunities to meet new people and build relationships with others who share similar interests. This can contribute to social connectedness, which has been linked to better physical and mental health.
- Cognitive stimulation: Traveling to a new destination can provide opportunities for cognitive stimulation, such as learning about new cultures, languages, and history. This can contribute to better brain health and may even delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline.
In talking to people who have ventured off the beaten track I have learned that there is a sense of personal growth and learning that comes from adventure travel. That’s something that can only come from extending yourself out of your comfort zone, taking risks and learning as you go ... even learning from your mistakes. I think that adventure travel truly is a voyage of self-discovery.
Ultimately, Expedition Happiness is a means for me to take you to new places, experience different cultures, try new foods and provide the sort of memorable experience that only adventure travel can. I hope that you will join me.
