The year of the big adventure

If the travel sections of the broadsheets and pages of specialist travel magazines are anything to go by, we’re not alone in aiming to make up for lost time. For 2023 the holiday experiences we’re seeking out are set to reach new heights. Many of us are asking ‘where’s the next adventure?’ as we look to indulge exciting travel fantasies and enjoy the rush of discovery, without the crush of crowds.

From the plains of Africa to the challenging waters of the Atlantic, the ‘big adventure’ is back.

No one remembers cutting the lawn

Now spring is in the air, it’s a great time to start planning your adventure. As the American novelist and poet Jack Kerouac (author of travel novel ‘On the road’) once said: “In the end, you won’t remember the times you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”

The latest issue of Attivo Life Magazine features two of our clients who have lived and breathed those words and spent 27 years chasing adventure around the world. After taking early retirement (with the help of Attivo’s guidance and planning we may add) they’ve ventured to around 60 countries across seven continents visiting some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, national parks and glacial environments.

If you need inspiration, they recap some of their favourite adventures here!

Venture off the beaten path without losing your financial way

Whether you’re planning to trek near the world’s highest unclimbed mountain or seeking your own adventure paddleboarding one of the world’s great rivers, or maybe cycling a ‘Great Ride’, there’s one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about, and that’s the cost.

Which is why although we want you to dream big, we’ll always take the time to make sure your big adventure won’t knock you off the path of your financial life plan.

A little planning goes a long way

Ask any of the latest generation of adventurers, from Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Bear Grylls, and they’ll tell you that the planning for any great adventure begins well in advance.

Whilst we can’t plan your route along the Inca Trail, a chat with our Lifestyle Financial Planners can make sure you can enjoy every moment of your adventure. Because wherever you’re going in the world, your Lifestyle Financial Plan supports you to make the most of your money –  so you can grab opportunities and enjoy them to the full.

Creating memories

Planning ahead means you’ll create an adventure you’ll never forget. With the confidence of knowing your day-to-day home comforts and the lifestyle you love won’t suffer.

According to Meik Wiking (author of The Art of Making Memories), happy memories are essential to our mental health. They strengthen our sense of identity and purpose and bond our relationships.

From one of the best whale-watching spots in the world to a legendary desert landscape, these destinations spark new appreciation for the planet’s treasures and create memories that will sustain you for many years to come.

Graham Alderman is the founder of a company that specialises in African Safaris. He says “I believe that the greatest things we have in our lives are the things we share with friends and family” “When you go on safari you cannot wait for your 4.30am alarm call because it can give you reference points you’ll never experience again and you’ll never forget. You’ve got something special for years ahead.”

Your adventure starts here

As experienced Lifestyle Financial Planners, the Attivo team is always on hand to listen carefully to all the things and places you love in life and help you plan to make your great adventure possible. Why not talk to us today?

Which just leaves you to start thinking about which adrenalin-soaked or awe-inspiring adventure you wish to pursue…

There are plenty of holiday companies specialising in adventure holidays and the Winter edition of Attivo Life Magazine, out now, may just be the inspiration you need to fulfil your dreams. With features entitled ‘Rowing the Atlantic’, ‘The Great outdoors’, ‘20 of the best travel odysseys’ and ‘Out of Africa’. Read your copy now.

And if you can find a postbox where you’re heading, don’t forget to send us a postcard.