I’ve often shared that these are the “travel years” for my husband and I. We’ve seen this window close for our parents and feel like it’s important to take advantage of opportunity and Health! We have such an interesting guest today in Wesley Baker. He is a Bestselling author and entrepreneur with 40+ years experience, sharing real-life stories from travel, business, and life, leading numerous adventures all around the world and inspires others to explore what’s next for them. We will be discussing today some of the current challenges in travel and how he delivers exceptional travel experiences through his PureOneGroup travel company. Find out more about Wesley at: https://www.wesleybaker.com Full article here: https://GoalsForYourLife.com/curated-travel

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro and the importance of travel years
• 2:15 Meet Wesley Baker: From software developer to CEO
• 5:10 Writing a bestseller from an ICU bed
• 7:45 The spark that ignited a Love for global culture
• 10:20 How our travel perspectives shift with maturity
• 13:40 Why travel should be a necessity for your mind
• 16:15 Navigating modern challenges in the travel industry
• 19:30 The rise of small group and independent tours
• 22:00 Sustainability and the joy of slow travel
• 25:10 It is never too late: Traveling with health issues
• 28:45 Finding value and safety in unique destinations
• 32:15 The evolution of cruising and river tours
• 35:40 Industry recovery and the reality of travel costs
• 38:20 Breaking the habit of saving too much for the future
• 41:30 The healing power of nature and slowing down
• 44:15 Lessons on prioritizing health over possessions
• 46:50 Final Wisdom and where to connect with Wesley

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