Welcome to Awakened Voyages
A community of travellers drawn to elegance, intention and depth.
Awakened Voyages is an invitation to slow down and experience the world through curated moments, meaningful connections and quiet luxury.
This is not a rush through crowded itineraries or must-see lists. It’s a more graceful way of exploring: where fewer destinations mean richer memories, and every journey becomes a chance to indulge the senses and nourish the soul.
Who am I?
I’m Ibtissam, a UK-based corporate project manager turned travel writer. For years, I was that traveller who packed more work than travel outfits. I wrote emails during flights, answered work calls by the pool and squeezed in meetings between sightseeing.
I rushed, I crammed, I missed the actual journey.
Everything shifted when I discovered mindfulness. After completing an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course, I started slowing the hell down.
I began to travel differently. More wandering. Less hustling.
Now I savour sunsets without screens. I plan less and experience more. And I help others do the same.
What you’ll find here
I share stories from the road, mindful destination guides, and smart travel hacks that help you explore the world without burning out or breaking the bank. I’ll show you how to experience luxury without the price tag, and how to travel in a way that feels nourishing instead of exhausting.
Choose your own inbox adventure
The Wanderletter is my free bi-weekly email—like a postcard from the road. Every other week, you’ll get a mix of personal stories, destinations guides, travel news and practical travel tips to help you explore with more presence.
The Upgrade Confidential is my weekly paid newsletter where I go behind the scenes. Every week, I share deep dives into stunning destinations and hotels, savvy booking strategies to save big, and curated packing and style tips. You’ll also find personal stories and mindful living prompts to help you travel more beautifully and intentionally. Think of it as your secret passport to elevated travel and smart upgrades.
See you in your inbox soon!
Ibtissam
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