Travel inspiration, Coaching & Guidance

I feel confident calling myself a world traveler by now, having visited so many countries on (almost) all continents .... The real traveling started at age 18, with several 4-week interrail trips through different parts of Europe. At 23, I took my first exotic trip, to Thailand. And I´ve never stopped in the 25 years that were to follow. Travel feels like second nature to me, like something I live and breathe .... I just couldn't live without it! It might actually be bordering on an obsession ;-)
Besides all the traveling, I´ve also lived and worked in several countries over the years. These valuable life experiences have taught me a lot, especially since it wasn´t always easy.

What lights me up is to be able to share all that knowledge and experience with you on this platform! I do that in the form of articles, that you can find here in this section. Now Luminessenz is an alternative platform for a reason .... this means you won't find yet another (often interchangeable) travel blog here with all those standard tips about where to go, what to do, etc. etc. What makes my content different is that I tend to write about the psychology of travel. As well as about other fun, relevant, often underexposed aspects involved in traveling.

I also offer personal guidance - for when you would like to travel, or maybe go abroad for a while, but don't know how to go about it. I can help you with that! With inspiration, coaching, advice and of course practical tips. Whatever you need.

Think of, for example:

• Advice on (possible) destinations and routes
• Discovering which mode of traveling, living and/or working abroad suits you best (as there are many possibilities!)
• Developing your idea/plan further, so you know exactly what to do (now) to get closer to your goal or dream
• Helpful, handy travel and preparation tips - from location-specific information to complete packing and to-do lists

But also important mental-emotional aspects such as:

• Overcoming fears (of travelling solo, for example)
• Getting rid of doubts and recurring negative thought cycles
• Breaking free from the judgments, expectations and/or worries of those around you
• Creating the right mindset, so that you´ll be sure to enjoy your great adventure to the max once you´re there!

´From Mirjam I got both the inspiration and necessary tools to execute a dream that seemed too distant to grasp. I am actually living the life I want!´

Consultations can take place either online or face-to-face in Amsterdam. On top of that, I also regularly work abroad, so we can meet there as well :-)

Want to know more or make an appointment? Then contact me now!