Creativity is an important part of my life, and I have so often observed that when I'm travelling, and also on my return, my creative thinking gets a huge boost. In this episode I chat with other travellers who feel the same.

First up, I talk to author Spiri Tsintziras. Spiri has written several memoirs related to her experiences and travels in Greece, and explains beautifully how being away from home impacts her creativity so positively.

Next, artist Carol McQuaid describes how travelling not only allows her creativity to flourish, but also talks about how travellers who take her visual art workshops while they are travelling have the same experience.

Finally, author Diane Hartman tells me about her experiences in Ireland and in particular, about a writing retreat in a beautiful part of County Cork which included all the required ingredients for maximum creativity.

I also chatted with friends and colleagues from the Creative Schools program, Claire Davenhall and Joanne Marriott, about how they feel travel and creativity come together, and I've included some of their thoughts.

Links:

• Episode 207 Writing Retreats Around the World - https://notaballerina.com/207  
• Episode 52 How Travel Sparks Creativity - https://notaballerina.com/52 
• Spiri Tsintziras - https://www.writingspirit.com.au/ 
• Spiri’s new book Twelve Golden Gifts - https://amzn.to/4mWCqCa
• Carol McQuaid - The Illustrated Vagabond - https://www.theillustratedvagabond.com
• Diane Hartman https://dianehartmanauthor.com/
• Diane’s new book Getting Lost On My Way: Self Discovery on Ireland’s Backroads - https://amzn.to/45Q9Awp
• Claire Davenhall, visual artist - https://www.instagram.com/clairedavenhall
• Joanne Marriott - MOJO Creative Leadership + Culture - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemarriott/
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• Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin
• Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com 
• Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/362

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