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we hope you all enjoy your present moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hpcrhw-MvQ&feature=youtu.be

No better time then right now! Come on a trip to the Galapagos! Once in a lifetime. Call us at 1-250-858-6543 or email us [email protected] to sign up. You wont regret it

Experience Gift Cards and Free Technology Sessions! Now you can buy Experience Gift Cards for yourselves or for your friends! Rather than booking an entire package with us, it is now possible to have us organize a unique experience for you, no matter where you are in the world. Whether you want us to find a unique food tour, or a private ice cream making lesson, we will make your travels extra memorable. For this, message us and we will give you your personalized cards.... Al...so, we want travel to be more affordable and more accessible. With todays technology, it has never been easier to get around, find deals, and to communicate. If you want to improve your tech skills and get some inside tips on how to travel in todays modern world, message us and we will sit down with you for a full hour to explain all of our methods. This will be a FREE 1 hour session where we will give you all of the tools we have so that you can go explore the world with more ease. We want you to have these tools, so that you can feel more confident when abroad. Whether you are lost, dont speak the language, or cant find the cheap transport....we will show you. Message us to book your session Merry Xmas The Lifestyle Project

Fall is Here, Winter is Coming.... looking for an escape? Let us know, its time to treat yourself to an amazing journey. Fall and Winter escapes now available. www.thelifestyleproject.ca

The CV COLLECTIVE A great contributor to the local arts and entrepreneur scene of the Comox Valley, The CV collective magazine showcases some of the best ideas of the region. Through their great capacity for story telling, this magazine projects the spirit of Vancouver Island and inspires a future worth living. Check out our bit in this summers issue! We are happy to be apart of the process! You can pick up a magazine at any of these locations for free !! ... https://cvcollective.ca/distributors/

Far From Perfect Notes on Infinity We should intentionally leave room for what we dont finish. - Axel Vervoordt As far as we understand, the universe seems to be limitless, or without end. ... As people who are trying to create order in the world, we look to complete things. We want things to get started, and finished. We try are best to mimic nature, forgetting that we are nature ourselves, and use physics and mathematics to accomplish fantastic things such as building bridges and sending satellites into space. There is no number for the endless. We cant calculate it, but the concept is widespread through out cultures of the world. Rather than seeking perfection through order, we can attain a limitless existence if we tune into the world as it is right now. Learning to see things as they are. By connecting with ourselves and our surroundings, we can feel momentarily what the infinite is. WE dont have to make everything perfect. Perfect is a hard word to define because our minds cant achieve that length. We arent able to go there is by force. Michelangelo often didnt finish his work. Artists learn to leave room for voids. Is is from the emptiness that comes creation. It is the space between the musical notes that make it seem so pleasant. We prevent ourselves from taking risks and going into the unknown because we are worried that what we do wont be perfect. So this thing that we cant even define prevents us from trying at all? The only thing that seems perfect at all, is the universe, and the universe is infinite as far as we understand , which means that the universe is perfect because it is uncompletednot the opposite. So take a chance on the things that inspire you, the interests you have. We will not look back and be disappointed with our imperfections. We are human, and that in itself is a wonderful realization. We are alive, and we are for a short period, witnessing the cosmic dance that unfolds around us. We try to trap things. we take photos, we try and write the best collection of our thoughts, we dont want the moments to disappear so we try to hold on. Life is change. Dont be afraid of change. Lets jump into infinity, and enjoy the ride. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//Far-From-Perfect-Notes

Morri ""Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." - Omar Khayyam" This blog is about sharing ideas that stimulate the soul. As life long learners, we are constantly being inspired by the work of others. So much of what we do as a company is about designing the context for our customers to be in the moment and enjoy their time. Today we share 3:33 minute video to remind us all about our new found itch to reach for our phones. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a... website that creates words based off of the roots of existing words, in order to fill in the space where we feel something, but have not yet defined it. Where ever you are, dive deeply into your now, and enjoy Lets change the way we travel, together The Lifestyle Project. https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca/single-post//05/06/Morii

When The Words Dont Come, Paint The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. - Jackson Pollock There is this strange feeling when you want to say something but you forget the word you were looking for. You continue going about your day and all of a sudden, at the strangest time, the thing that you were looking for comes to the forefront of your conscious. ...Continue reading

An Amazing Experience...By Another Company? We are lucky to work in the travel business. It has taken us to some of the most unique places in the world, and it has introduced us to some of the nicest people. One of those people is an old friend Alan Connor over MotoMojo. He offers a unique experience of thrilling scenic nature adventures on motorcycles in some of Canadas most beautiful areas. His world class customer service, positive attitude and well-rounded knowledge of ...the world will surely add to your enjoyment of the world. Check him out. Lifes short https://www.motomojo.io/ Lets change the way we travel, together The Lifestyle Project

Sometimes, other people say what we wish to say more eloquently. Enjoy every moment https://www.youtube.com/watch

Serendipity Theres always going to be the circumstances you cant plan for. Theres always the unexpected relevance and the serendipity. -Jason Silva noun. ...Continue reading

On our last Lifestyle Project experience, we documented a few of our behind the scenes moments. We wanted to give you a taste of some of the things we do for our clients. We know this is marketing, but its honest marketing. We are learning but we think that we are providing people with a safe service that cultivates their inner enthusiasm for life. We look forward to co-creating an amazing cultural experience for you soon.

Patience The two most powerful warriors are patience and time -Leo Tolstoy Sometimes, dont you just wish that you could go into a supermarket, skip the line and buy a big bag of patience? Today everything is fast and the demands add up quickly. You are supposed to respond to emails and texts right away, your business it supposed to skyrocket overnight and you are expected to find your love at first swipe. It can all feel a little frustrating when the realities dont meet ...Continue reading

Starting Over and Priorities I have not failed. Ive just found 10,000 ways that wont work. -Thomas Edison There are many moments in our life where we simply have to start again. From learning to ride a bike to learning to play the piano, we are constantly presented with the opportunity to break through our barriers. Later in life we experience death, we experience the loss of friends, lovers and even our sense of self. Its not always easy, and sometimes can feel heavy, b...Continue reading

Just Go Swimming You cant put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. -Michael Phelps When you go swimming, it is pretty difficult not to pay attention. Everything about it puts you into a different state of mind as you immerse yourself into the activity at hand. Not only does it work out your cardiovascular system, but there is no hard impact like running, and you both stretch and strengthen your muscles at the same time. The context of the water i...s what wakes us up, but why cant we apply this mindset to other activities? Perhaps there is something ritualistic about swimming. You have to intentionally go to a place, change your clothes and than you throw yourself into a substance where your main lifeline of air is no long accessible. Its pretty serious stuff even if you are tossing on the water wings for style points. Could the secret be in the uniform? All superheroes have a uniform. Its a change of energy, of persona. Our busy modern lives usually leave no time for such wardrobe changes. We run from one activity to the next, usually wearing the same attire. How many of us change clothes when we get home from work? How many of us dress up for work? Pharell Williams talks about dressing for the vibe of his music and Arianna Huffington talks about having a ritual around preparing for bed. There is something to it. Its true that we all switch modes depending on the situation. Of course there are expectations with certain activities for us to act within a framework of norms. How often do we intentionally do it though. I catch my own mind racing through the day sometimes. Often, I even forget to breathe, which is pretty much the whole point of this life thing. It all can just seem so automatic. We have gotten really good at being human and doing things. We learn things and automate as much as we can so that we can focus on the task in front of us. Clearly there are advantages to this, but with complacency, there is little room for growth. We need to intentionally switch gears and design the right contexts for us to do our best work. We need to stay weary of our automated habits and find ways to focus. Yes, swimming is a recommended practice, but its just a metaphor. Any aspect of our day can be immersive and concentrated living. Lets design our spaces so that we can excel. Lets tap into our super powers. Lets go swimming. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project Also follow us on instagram to see the behind the scenes clips of our services on our current France experience. https://www.instagram.com/thelifestyleproject.ca/

Effort And Elon When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor- Elon Musk Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space X, is a seriously inspiring human being. If you havent heard of him, you have to google him now. Few people have the courage to pursue their ideas at all, let alone take on several of the human races biggest problems at once. Whether it is space exploration, electric cars or ensuring that artificial intelligence doesnt... wipe us out, Mr. Musk has some serious motivation to go where no one else dares. When this brilliant billionaire was asked why he takes on these tasks, he answers somebody has to. He has big expectations and he takes personal responsibility for the success of his companies. He imagines a better world and takes action when faced with the most daunting tasks. He operates in a lonely space that teeters between hero and insane. What he understands probably most deeply is that the future generations of the human race arent going to be around if we continue to crash with our current systems. He is boldly convinced that if he doesnt apply himself to these areas, all of our other efforts will be worthless. There is a gamble either way. Even if he wrong, what is the downside to trying to treat the planet better? We all care about the future. Whether we like to think about it or not, we would all like the world to be a better place when we leave. The thing is, we dont all have to be going as big as Elon. There are small things that we can all do everyday that might help. A simple smile to a stranger will do. Its rare to live in an era where you get to witness the best in their field. When masters like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Einstein, Picasso were alive, people knew that they were something special. We are lucky to be living in a time where one of humanitys brightest minds is working hard for the greater good. We might not agree with all of his ideas, but we should probably appreciate his willingness to try. What The Lifestyle Project is pondering here is how to have a positive impact on the world. We are all learning. I suppose the lesson is that Elon Musk is just a regular guy who isnt afraid of going after what he believes in. You all are doing it in your way, and sometimes it may go unnoticed, but we want to thank you for being good humans. We all share responsibility and we appreciate everything you all do that make this world such beautiful place to live no matter how big or small it may be. Thanks for your efforts. Lets build a better future. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project

Four Lessons From Our Grandparents if youre lucky enough to still have grandparents, visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can. - Regina Brett Not every body gets the chance to meet their grandparents. Not all of us get a chance to be mature adults and have real conversations with them either. The Lifestyle Projects team has been extremely fortunate to have grown up with four loving grandparents who have taught us priceless lessons that have formed who we ...Continue reading

What A Special City But a city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time. -Patrick Geddes Sometimes you go to a new place and it blows you away. No matter how much you read about it, no matter how many photos you look at, being in the actual destination is simply incomparable. There is storm of curiosity that brews when you throw yourself into the unknown and while showing up prepared is a good thing, getting surprised is a great thing.... Nothing will fill your soul with more ideas than walking through a foggy night in Portugals northern gem of a city, Porto. There is simply nothing like it. Corner after corner, cobblestone streets shine light like its summer all evening. The citys architectural generations have layered themselves above one another for the walker to indulge in like a triple chocolate cake. Time travel appears to be possible. With each step, visions of screen plays or novels spring to mind. There is no wonder why J.K Rowling wrote one of the most imaginative book series of the last century. The kingdom was left untouched for a long time, and now there is a new energy emerging due to rejuvenated investments. Old market places still boast the wisest of salespeople, and local entrepreneurs take on the challenge of intriguing the visitors with their bohemian lifestyles. The citys pace is slowed down and one only needs to jaunt down by the river to get reconnected with nature. Brilliantly built bridges paint the river with human potential, and the iconic influence of Mr. Eiffel lures your mind into dreamland as the sun sets itself down. Aside from the endless history, the port wine caves, and the long list of Portugals finest food products, you have the ocean near by. It is true that the city as been hot for a while. As travel gets more accessible, and as more and more people discover these wonderful places, you can bet on there being a few selfie sticks in the way. It fills up with tourists from all around the world, and there is definitely the odd obnoxious bachelor party group, but Porto provides you with enough curves to live out your own unique experience. This busyness is going to be a new reality of travel in any big city you go to, and that is why we believe it is best to plan your visits around your personal interests and hobbies. The Lifestyle Project finds personalized opportunities for you so that you can carve out your own stories. So, if you are lacking inspiration, if you are experiencing an artistic block or looking to ignite the romantic within, go to Porto. It is really that good. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//02/18/What-A-Special-C

Why Do We Love The Olympics Where there is unity there is always victory. - Publilius Syrus Everyone is on a journey. For the athletes participating in South Korea, this journey is the culmination of years of practice and dreaming. Their decisions to go all in on their passions and pursue their own potentials is admirable. This big stage showcases the best athletes in the world, not just competing against the other ones who have also devoted their attention to their craft..., but competing with their own best selves. The Olympics are full of glorious moments and heartbreaking tragedies. We will witness the artful breakthroughs in sport and certainly empathize with those who come up just a bit short. At their core, these games reveal so much about life and we are drawn into the drama because it speaks to a part of our soul. For so much of our lives, it is difficult to measure our personal pursuits. Life can be long and it is difficult to summarize, especially because there is no self reflection once the game is over. In organized sports, there is a context. We create these wonderful international events almost as if to measure our collective evolution. We cant help but compare ourselves to those who danced with their fate 8 years ago. Over time, we inspire one another to go a little bit further. The world is a complex system. Sometimes, we treat each other very badly. Wars are fought over resources, over lines we drew on a map and because of fear. The Olympic Games however, remind us that we can be better than that. People from all countries around the world can put their best foot forward. It doesnt matter what the differences may be, we find unity in our quest for self expression through physical activity. We cheer for one another because the boundaries are being extended for all of humanity. Of course there has been corruption, there have been cheaters and the games cost atrocious amounts of money. These are some negative sides to the games but the other message is pretty clear: If you are honest and work hard, you can do something amazingly meaningful, even if it only lasts for a moment. These moments that we are about to witness are like summaries of miniature lifespans. People have relentlessly pushed themselves further into the unknown in order to stop the forces of time and flow with the universe. They will paint urgent canvases of excellence because they know that it will all be over soon. They will seize the day not because they value gold, but because they value living. The games are colorful. They bring people together and they bring peace to the world. The Lifestyle Project wants to bring people together as well, and that is why we want to organize the next vacation you decide to go on. Lets cheer for humanity. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//Why-Do-We-Love-The-Oly

Know What You Have Before... As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. -John F. Kennedy One of the great things about traveling to another place is the change in perspective. If anybody steps out of Canada, one quickly sees how good we have it. Of course things could be better, and we work as a society to improve ourselves, but we are pretty spoiled. The standard of living in this country is a...Continue reading

Supermoons And The Sky Excuse me while I kiss the sky. -Jimi Hendrix Netflix has taken our eyes off of the night sky! ... So much of what dictates our civilizations construction of order came from our ancestral obsession with the skies. There appeared to be answers there, and our imaginations grew fonder the more we gave our attention to the bright lights up above. Indeed, it was our favourite pastime, it was time well spent and admission was always free. I have gone days without paying attention to the stars, or the moon and I dont really have a good grasp of the space sciences but regardless of our understanding, this week offers us all an amazing opportunity to get a front row seat at one of the universes most spectacular performances. For the first time in 152 years, we will be able to witness the combination of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a lunar eclipse! It is an event that would have delivered awe to those who looked upwards for the millennia before us, and we are lucky to witness this one. So what does all of this mean? A supermoon is simply a full moon at its closest orbital point to Earth. This happens quite often and if you were paying attention, you would have witnessed one on December 3rd and also January 1st. This upcoming supermoon is the second of the month, which makes it a blue moon. Of course, a lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes into the earths shadow, as the sun, the earth and the moon are aligned. Depending on where you are living, you will be able to witness the full lunar eclipse at 4:51am Pacific Time. It is a bit of an early rise, but it may be just give you an extra energy boost for the rest of day. Surely, the night before will also provide you with some beautiful views of the moon as well. We understand that our modern lives dont always allow us to slow down. There are so many activities, and there is so much entertainment that is impossible to do it all. In our quest for happiness and fulfillment,we can buy all the latest gadgets we want but we sometimes we just need to remember the simple stuff. Try and notice how your brain reacts when you really commit to a bit of sky gazing, we think that youll find it difficult to worry about anything else. The Lifestyle Project may not be able to send you to the moon yet, but we might as well promote free tickets to the show. Lets take advantage of this rare opportunity. Lets get in touch with cosmos and enjoy our flight through the universe together. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project

Embracing The Winter Season To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. - George Santayana Canada is a month into winter and it looks like it is going to be a good one. With snow falling across the country and the winds picking up on the coastlines, our favourite conversation point has never seemed more popular. It is cold, it is wet, and our moods are affected by the forces outside. There is no doubt that w...e would all probably feel a little bit better in the sun, but it doesnt look like winter is going anywhere fast, so we might as well learn to embrace it. It doesnt take long for the weather to affect our mentality. Everyone knows that when summer comes, the parks are flooded with happy people. It seems like everyone is so excited about activities and full of enthusiasm. We get outside, we get active and we generally have a lot more fun. With winter though, our decisions are immediately impacted by the colour of the sky. Grey makes us feel uneasy or even closed in. Somehow, everything seems like so much more of a hassle to follow through on as if gravity holds us down heavily. We dont have to fight the seasons. There is so much exploration to be done both outside and inside. Rather than allowing the bad weather to deter us with our goals, we want to try and adapt with the times. For example, winter provides us with a great opportunity to get organized in our homes, do some deep learning, and develop our hobbies. If you arent into skiing or winter sports, why not find some time to touch up on your indoor aquatic skills and even recover in a sauna? you can read the rest here... https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//Embracing-The-Winter-S

Getting To Know Yourself Be that self which one truly is. - Soren Kierkegaard It isnt always easy to get to know other people well. Every person has a totally different story than you do, and we are all exposed to different elements that form our world views. It is the culmination of environments, upbringings, genetics and experiences that make the world such a beautifully diverse place and also complex in its understanding. We dont always make time to try and understand... our differences with others, and that is why we are prone to looking for the similarities we have. We form relationships with those who have something in common with us and over time, we get to know the many layers of our friends. How many of us can truly say that we know ourselves though? Why get to know yourself? Our best bet would be to deal properly with the suffering that the world faces. Negative emotions like anger, fear and anxiety dont provide us with an enjoyable life experience, and understanding how our mind works is probably a good place to start. The lucky thing is, you have your whole life to do it. The tricky thing is, you are probably constantly evolving and changing and unless you are checking in with yourself on a daily basis, it is easy to get swept away by the waves of cosmic time and feel a little lost. We become unaware of the changes that happen to ourselves because we are constantly with ourselves. I dont know anyone who has actually seen themselves age, we all just realize it one day! Getting to know yourself seems like such an easy thing to do that we may even call it a "no-brainer", but this is where we tend to get a bit lazy. We like things when they are comfortable and our brains are wired to automate our actions so that every thing happens as smoothly as possible. There is no doubt that simplifying things and knowing what you like is a good thing, after all, that is one way to show that you do know yourself but knowing what we dont like is just as useful. You only truly know this if you try things out though! still interested...read this read here https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//Getting-To-Know-Yourse

Happy January 7th And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.-Rainer Maria Rilke The internet is flooded with New Years motivational content. Everyone is getting back into it, after the Christmas time indulgences, and approaching this new age with a lot of gusto. We applaud you for your enthusiasm and optimism and wish you nothing but success on your endeavors this year. ... We hope that you were all able to grow the way you wanted to last year, and also achieved the things you put your minds to. If you did, we hope you feel fulfilled, and if you didnt, dont get discouragedjust simplify. Once again, we would like to remind all of you that every day is a new opportunity to chip away at your goals. A commitment to the daily grind of doing the hard things will pay off in the long run. Picasso credited his ability to draw something magnificent in 30 seconds, to his previous 30 year commitment to practice. We can all achieve fantastic things if we apply ourselves on a daily basis. We will all face resistance, we will all face challenges, and there will surely be ups and downs along the way. This year, just try and have a bit more fun doing it all! We are planning some exciting trips this year and hope to bring you value with everything that we do. Life is short and we encourage you all to see our beautiful home, Planet Earth, in a responsible way. We remind you that we can approach everyday with the same positive energy that we do on January 1st. Let us create an experience for you that will make 2018 one of the most memorable yet. Every day is a new chance. Baby steps turn into marathons. Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//01/07/Happy-January-7th

Enjoy The Holidays "The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy- its all that matters." - Audrey Hepburn The past year has been an eventful year full of adventure, exploration, and learning. We have been very privileged to organize trips all around the world and also to discover new places ourselves. ... We hope that you can use this holiday season to refuel and to focus on what it is that is important for you. The Lifestyle Project wishes everyone a happy holiday season and a tremendous end to 2017. We hope that in some way we have inspired you and cultivated your enthusiasm for your interests. We look forward to serving you in 2018 and thank you for the love Lets change the way we travel, together The Lifestyle Project

Talking Politics When Traveling Man is by nature a political animal. -Aristotle Any day you read the news, you are inevitably going to read something to do with politics. It doesnt matter what country you are in, news about governance is always present in the minds of the population. We all formulate our own opinions about how things are going or should be going, but how informed are we about the politics of other countries? ...Continue reading

The Time I Changed Plans In The Airport If you love life, dont waste time, for time is what life is made up of. - Bruce Lee *this is a bit of an essay...Continue reading

Our Top 5 Lesser Known List For South America Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate. - J.R.R. Tolkien Unlike Europe, the travel distances in South America are lengthy and traveling by train is not nearly as accessible. It tends to get written off as a go to destination because of its stormy past and its lesser known routes but the Latin American charm should not be ignored as there is much to be explored on this huge continent. Over the past 5... months, The Lifestyle Project has been doing some hands-on research in order to better serve our customers for their up and coming trips. Our list is quite extensive, but for now we are going to hit you with our top 5 lesser know gems . Arequipa, Peru This slow-paced city in the south of Peru is a wonderful slice of tranquility. It is far less known then the giants of Machu Picchu and Lima and boasts pleasant weather year round. With one of the most beautiful plazas in the world and its colonial shaded streets, it is easy to interact with the curious locals. Small innovative restaurants are opening up in hidden corners and the near-by Colca canyon provides visitors with stunning views of a volcanic rich nature. Make sure there is room for Arequipa on your Peru adventure. Salento, Colombia Salento is a small town that is hugged in by beautiful green mountains in the Mid-West of Colombia. Along with its colourful houses and accommodating inhabitants, one is surely going to enjoy the locally roasted coffee from the towns very own plantations. This lush region offers the lucky visitors a relaxing escape from the bigger cities and has amazing nature tours that range from horse back riding to mountain biking. One of the ultimate highlights it the waterfall laced hiking that takes place in Cocora Valley which will take your breath away as you wander through the sky high palm trees. Colonia, Uruguay Once a common fighting ground between the Spanish and the Portuguese, Colonia will sweep you off of your feet as you dance your way around the waters edge. As a UNESCO heritage site, this small little fishing town maintains its historic feel and accommodates its guests with a wide variety of gastronomic pleasures. While it is only an hour and a half ferry ride away from Buenos Aires, Colonia offers a trip back in time and is a fantastic way to re-charge your batteries while watching the sun fall west over the sailors wind fueled orchestras. Still interested...check out the rest on our new site https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//Our-Top-5-Lesser-Known

The Drinking Rituals Of Countries I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food - W.C. Fields Fewer things bring people together than food and drink. When we travel to different countries, we are all curious about trying the dishes that are unique to that region. Somehow, eating the local fare immediately transports us into the moment and makes us feel like we understand the people on a more personal level. Of course, there is so much we can learn about a people t...hrough their food, but we all know well that the real bonding takes places through the local drinking rituals. For the record, we are not only speaking about alcohol. Anybody who has been to the U.K or to Argentina, can attest to the warm welcoming of a nice cup of tea, or the bitter but obligatory sharing of a mate. It is indeed in these rituals where we are given a chance to slow down and just enjoy the company we are with, as well as the magical juices of the local nation. Although these are daily occurrences for most of us, what we drink in our country plays an important role on so many aspects of the culture. It is for these reasons, we encourage the simple pursuit of taste testing when traveling. We are not referring to binge taste tasting, but simply seeking out the local drinks where ever you go. It may be one of the easiest ways to fit into to your new environment and also one of the best ice breakers you can find. When it comes to drinks, there is a certain pride people have that shines through. Everyone is proud of the local drinking habits and are more than happy to tell you the story of their drink. It is amazing how many times we have been offered the best wine in the world. Drinking rituals usually have been passed down through the ages and help form traditions. There is often reasons why they exist that we may not be aware of. Jaegermeister in Germany and Guinness in Ireland used to be consumed for their health purposes. And that seems to be a pretty common theme cross-culturally. Drinking in moderation usually was thought of a method to prevent illness. Aside from their magical medicinal qualities, a lot of drinks obviously serve as aids to our digestion. The classic aperetivo in Italy and France allows us to socialize while preparing our digestive systems for a later dinner. Missing out on this aspect of that culture while traveling, is missing out on an essential component to daily life. The Lifestyle Project facilitates these cultural adventures so that we can improve upon our own way of living. read the rest and check out our updated website https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//The-Drinking-Rituals-O

The Charm Of Great Cities The city is what it is because our citizens are what they are -Plato What comes to mind? Could it be Paris, Rome, or Barcelona? What about Vancouver, Rio de Janeiro, and Singapore? What is it about these places that attract so many inhabitants and visitors every year? Indeed, there are certain places that just speak to our souls and seduce us into wanting to explore more. Here are our favorite elements of the city life....Continue reading

Go To A Sporting Event Just play. Have Fun. Enjoy the game. -Michael Jordan Everyone can imagine savoring a nice fresh Italian pasta on the streets of Florence while the waiter Giuseppe offers you another glass of vino. When we think of culture, food and language seem to pop into the mind first and there is no doubt that these are some of the best aspects of visiting a new place. In between our constant taste testers, we believe that there is at least one other element of c...Continue reading

Moving To A New City The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. - Oprah Winfrey When you move to a new city, there are a string of emotions. It can be extremely exciting but also a little bit nerve racking as you realize that there are just so many things you need to figure out in order to get yourself together. Where are you going to live? How are you going to get around? How will you meet people? ...Continue reading

2 Months Until Your New Resolution Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.-Napoleon Hill It wasnt long ago that we released a video encouraging everyone to live each day with the same enthusiasm as January 1st. The everyday resolution is about cultivating an attitude of making the most of each day and building a momentum for a better tomorrow. We all know that life throws us many challenges, and it isnt always easy to stick with... our original plans, but before we make up excuses as to why things worked out or not, we want to remind ourselves that we still have two months until that annual promise making moment! So lets do it. Lets get a head start on our yearly review and take a look at how we are doing with our goals so far. Whatever the reason, people always tend to get stuff done when there are deadlines. It might not be as easy to loose 10 pounds as it is to cram in an essay the day before its due, but nobody is giving us a grade here. We can be too hard on ourselves sometimes and get discouraged if we havent been keeping up with our own expectations. The Lifestyle Project isnt here to dwell on the pastwe are here to help you enjoy the now. Whether things are working well or they arent going as planned, the two month stretch is the perfect time reflect on the factors that are helping or hindering your performance. If things are going well, than just keep going, if not, we offer the following tips to get back on track. 1) Break the big goals into smaller ones. When we have ambitious objectives, sometimes we bury ourselves with too much pressure. It is essential to make things more attainable, and an easy way to do that is to simply take smaller steps. Break your big goals down into fractions and let the momentum of consistent action take you closer to the ideal. check out our site for more ... https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//2-Months-Until-Your-Ne

Trust Yourself To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you dont grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. - Alan Watts Sometimes things dont always go as planned. It isnt easy for a travel company to admit this, but recently while traveling between northern Chile and southern Chile, I missed my flight because I had a nap in the airport. Oh the irony, the embarrassment, the stupidity! What was ...Continue reading

What Does Your Ideal Day Look Like? Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw The realities of the world dont always line up with our ideals. Realists take things as they are, dreamers imagine up ways of how things could be. The realist is grounded in the present moment, and this largely how we should be mentally. Too much time is lost in our concerns with the past or our anxieties of the future. When we imagine the future, our... minds take us out of the present moment and transport us to a wonderful place of creative thought where an optimism tempts our present action. We definitely need a mix of the two in order to progress as societies and individuals, but today we want to emphasize the powerful force of the dreamer and setting our ideals. We all know that things dont always go as planned. Life throws us all many curve balls. Nature herself is an unpredictable beauty, but when we throw in politics, relationships and the inevitable tragedies of being human, we are faced with an incalculable set of challenges. We can accept this, and we can all adapt coping mechanisms to find moments of order in the chaos. We have to admit to ourselves that we cannot control everything, and that there are many unknowns in this life. The dreamer though, finds ways to navigate through the unknown and takes responsibility for painting up ones own destiny. Setting our ideals for the world, for ourselves, allows us to take steps closer to those realities. We may set the bar extremely high, and we may never actually get to those perfect places, but we will get so much further than we would if we didnt try. We all hold the idea of freedom as a high objective for the human experience. What does freedom mean to you? So what does your ideal day look like? If everything went exactly as expected, what would you be doing? How would you be feeling? Where would you be? Who would you be spending your time with and how would you be enjoying the world? Try and take this imagination exercise seriously and really think about the possibilities. From the time you wake up, to the time you go to sleep, what would those 24 hours consist of? curious about our thoughts...read the rest here: https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//What-Does-Your-Ideal-D

The Re-Invention Your power to choose your direction of your life allows you to reinvent yourself, to change your future, and to powerfully influence the rest of creation. Stephen Covey For us, travel has always been more than just going to discover a new destination. We all thoroughly enjoy our vacation time because it allows us to re-energize, to disconnect from our busy lives and learn something new about the world. The Lifestyle Project has designed a trip that allows ...you to go and experience a different cultures way of life, while at the same, working on your personal goals. The idea is meant to squeeze the most amount of value out of our limited holiday time, and to propel our personal growth into a new positive direction full of momentum. We combine fitness, financial planning, philosophy, lifestyle design and cultural activities in a way that allows one to explore various aspects of their life. Sometimes we need to get outside of our daily routines in order to make space for change. In our opinion, there is no better way to do so than to get into a different environment. We are going to assemble a group of diverse thinkers and open-minded life enthusiasts who want to collectively find better ways to live and ultimately enhance their quality of life. Our destination is likely to be in Central America. We have several connections with most of those countries, but if you have any preference of location, by all means we are open to suggestions. This trip is about taking action and creating opportunity with your time. Our approach has some structure to it but also a lot of time for individual explorations. Our team looks after the details so that you can focus on being present and enjoying your getaway. We encourage you to consider coming with us in March of 2018. We believe that this is not only going to be the best holiday ever, but a remarkable life-changing adventure. Check out our Self-Development Discoveries page on our website to get a glimpse of what the itinerary looks like and contact us so we can start personalizing your experience. https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca/copy-of-the-lifestyle-te Lets change the way we travel, together. The Lifestyle Project

Working On Happiness Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. -Confucius Even though it appears that he clocks in and out every day, a friend of ours told us that he hasnt worked for the past 14 years. His secret to freedom, he said, laid in his decision to love what he does. It sounds so simple, but we think that we have all run into situations where we can tell that people arent enjoying what they are doing. Why?... For the amount of our living hours that we actually spend working, it makes no sense for anybody to be unhappy with their daily work life. Of course, each job brings on different challenges and most jobs are actually way more stressful and important than being a travel concierge service, but there is no point in being unsatisfied. We all have the power to change. The shift to a better balance is about attitude and mentality. We all get to choose how we spend our days. We all get to choose how we want to live our lives, and we all get to wake up every day and decide to be happy. Becoming aware of our self-talk and of our emotions is just one step to cultivating an enthusiast approach to work. It is essential to recognize that there is often a little voice inside our heads that dictates our mood, and that changing the language just requires a little intention. Whether its manifesting a positive outcome or practicing gratitude for what we have, there are many approaches we can take to increasing the quality of our lives. Generations upon generations have been contributing to the human experience so that we can all enjoy our journey through the cosmos that much more. Sometimes we have it so good in our modern day lives that we quickly forget how good it really is. Many people in the world still struggle to get by, let alone have the opportunity to work. Work is simply that, an opportunity. Hopefully we can all use that space to evolve and express ourselves creatively. ...finish the article here: https://www.thelifestyleproject.ca//01/Working-On-Happiness