Wellness Travel: Health, Well-Being, & Cultural Appreciation with Linden Schaffer, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Pravassa

Not so long ago the idea of a wellness travel company was quite foreign to most people. That did not stop today's guest from forging a path for herself, and opening up a market for others to follow in her wake. Linden Schaffer is the Founder of Pravassa and Wander Home, as well as the author of Living Well on the Road, and today we get to talk to her about her many adventures, what motivated her to start her companies and why she is so dedicated to healthier practices while exploring the world. Linden is a yoga and meditation practitioner and actually began her adventures while she was still working in the fashion industry. It was through these work trips that she began to notice her passion for exploration and the strategies that enabled her and others to have the most rewarding time abroad. Linden explains the different steps in her business journey and also gets into the philosophy of being changed by travel, something she carries with her every day. We also talk about Linden's reaction to the pandemic, how to minimize the many stresses of travel, and a whole bunch of great tips for the different components of a trip. Be sure to catch this unmissable chat with the wonderful Linden Schaffer!

Today on On Arrival: 

•    Linden's favorite travel memory, meeting a nomadic tribe in Northern India!

•    The hugely impactful experience that Linden had traveling to Australia as a teenager. 

•    Traveling for work in the fashion industry; Linden's reflections on her previous career.  

•    How Linden brought her personal wellness practices into the company. 

•    Yoga, meditation, pilates, and nutrition; the foundation of Linden's wellness routine.  

•    The origin story of Pravassa; and the roots the company has in the 2008 recession.  

•    Where the name Pravassa comes from and the evolution of the company. 

•    Customized wellness focused trips for people based on their specific requests and needs.  

•    How Pravassa has shifted during the pandemic and their main offers currently. 

•    The inspiration behind Linden's book and the questions that prompted its publication.  

•    Smarter hygiene and safety on planes and in hotel rooms. 

•    Preparation and getting to the hotel from the airport; Linden's recommendations! 

•    Linden's top choice for a relaxing destination right now!


Visit Pravassa and Wander Home to learn more about Linden Schaffer and her work.

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Check out Linden's book Living Well on the Road and her Google Talk!

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