The Big Love Retreats was born from a lifetime of experiences – of travel, of challenges, of self-discovery and of healing. But more than anything, it was born from my disillusionment with how we live in this world: of systems that prioritise profit over justice, of Mother Earth pushed to her breaking point while we distract ourselves with consumption and of my unshakable belief that the world needs radical love – the kind that repairs, restores and refuses to look away.

Luxury, as the world sells it, is a performance.
It’s designer labels, five-star hotels and butler service - status symbols designed to scream "Look how much I can spend!" But peel back the veneer and you’ll find the truth: real luxury isn’t bought. It’s lived. The discerning traveller isn’t interested in this charade anymore - and neither are we.

There are moments in life when the universe aligns in such a way that you are given a rare glimpse into something deeper - something beyond the noise of daily existence. One such moment for me was at Karma Dhubgyu Chokhorling Monastery in Manang, about a 30 minute journey from our retreat venue in Pokhara Nepal, where I received blessings from Nyedon Rinpoche, a revered 75-year-old lama whose life embodies the transformative power of stillness. It was one of the most moving and meaningful experiences of my life.

Let’s be honest - the wellness industry has become a minefield of quick fixes and empty promises. Scroll through social media and you’ll find endless “miracle” solutions - from expensive supplements with outlandish claims to biohacking trends that promise to optimise your biology overnight.

As I sat by the Ganges watching the sunrise over the Himalayas my mind kept drifting back to Bali - a place I've loved, a place I've questioned, and now a place I feel called to engage with differently.

Maya Angelou's words echoed in my thoughts: "When you know better do better."