As you read this, I am likely to be either:
a.) in the last throes of packing (read: sitting down on my suitcase, pleading for it to hold it in) or
b.) well on the way to Fiji, looking forward to a week’s worth of sunshine and peace.
What’s that? The blog title? Yes, you read it right, I’m off to find myself. My old self, to be more specific.
You see, before I got married, I was travelling the world alone. And I prided myself in saying that I absolutely enjoy the company of myself when travelling.
Fast forward the years and here I am, in my mid-30’s, ten years married and thoroughly content (sometimes smug) and enjoying the fact that I found the perfect travel partner in Zombie.
I’d like to discover that old self, maybe befriend myself again as ten years can change you. I think travelling alone can be very therapeutic in so many ways.
Not to mention that going to Fiji is not a bad way to escape the last weeks of winter!
Eat Pray Love gushiness aside, here are the things I’m looking forward to on this trip:
Outrigger Resort Fiji
Outrigger Resort Fiji will be my first ‘home’ in Fiji. While I will look forward to indulging myself with ocean views and spa treatments, I’m very excited about participating in Outrigger’s community tourism project.
I’ll be spending a morning with local students of the school that Outrigger Fiji had established earlier this year.
I’ve to admit, it’s a great feeling to know I’m about to do meaningful things other than just pure indulgence. The last time I engaged myself in a similar activity would be about 12 or 13 years ago in Cambodia. It’s about time!
Castaway Island, Fiji
I’ll be kicking my sandals off as I stay in the award-winning Castaway Island. The island is rich in both rain forest, sand and sea, and I will be having a very laid-back itinerary (eat, swim, sleep repeat) here.
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I’m so looking forward to reconnect with my old self in this trip. I will be posting live updates so you guys know I’m still alive 🙂
I may be travelling solo but I hope you can keep me company by following this trip on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
See you then and have a great week ahead!
I was there 40 years ago and remember the thatched roof huts and an enjoyable game of softball with some native children. Enjoy!
Hi Angela! Castaway Island has bure type of accommodation with thatched roofs (on the exterior only anyway). I had such a marvellous time thanks for your comment 🙂
Sounds like fun for one, I hope there’s sun! Have an ace trip!
Hi Sammie, the first two days were pouring! But found lots to do at the Outrigger. Then the rest of my stay was unbelievably sunny!
Have a wonderful time Jean!! 😀 I’m sure Zombie will miss you but sometimes you need need time by yourself!
Thank you Lorraine! I had such a wonderful time. I’m hoping to have more of these trips, I come back fresher and with a renewed appreciation for Zombie 🙂
Have a wonderful solo trip – the Outriggers community project sounds really interesting
Hi Suze, thank you, I did have a wonderful time and the community project was amazing! I admit on my usual resort stays I can be quite oblivious having fun and indulging but it was so worthwhile engaging in an activity like this 🙂
Following you with interest! I love taking trips to ‘find myself’ you will have a ball – keen to hear your feedback on the Resorts. Have fun, xx
Hi Monique! Thank you, I did have a ball and hope that this will be the first of many ‘self finding’ trips. It’s so refreshing 🙂
Well….there are certainly worse ways to reconnect with your former self and enjoy your own company!! Sure the laptop on the sofa routine that I end up spending lots of my personal time with! Enjoy Jean 🙂
Hi Shikha, yes absolutely it could be worse 🙂 I had such a fantastic time by myself. I hope this will be first of many other ‘self trips’ 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Jean!
I love that you made the conscious action to explore your independence and take this time to yourself. Yesterday was actually my 1-year wedding anniversary. Recently, the husby and I have been discussing what our next year might look like and how I will try to incorporate more travel into the new year as I launch into my next career chapter. Any special advice from a couple that’s been married and traveling for 10 years? 😉
Hi Crystal, thanks for the visit and happy 1st wedding anniversary to you and your husband! 10 years on — hmm, I guess what I learned is that we really bond through our travels and while we sometimes travel without each other (and do enjoy it) , those times make us appreciate travelling together even more. All the best on your new career! 🙂
Thanks for sharing such a nice blog. Crystal Le passes such a nice advice. Married couple should try adventure travel that the can enjoy the most romantic travel experience.
We have been planning to go to fiji this year!! I heard a lot about Kava, which is a non-alcoholic, non-narcotic beverage made from the ground root of the pepper plant. Hope to try it once I visit this location!!