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Reasons to Join Me in Bali #1: My Personal Campaign to Help You Say Yes to Magic

January 24, 2016 By Laura Davis No Comments - Read & Respond

This reminds me of so many altars I saw everyday in Bali. Such reverence and beauty everywhere!

Join Me for the Opportunity of a Lifetime:

Come to the Magic Isle of Bali Next July!

I have fallen in love with Bali and can’t wait to go back. Now in the midst of dark rainy winter, I’m dreaming about going back six months from now…for my birthday! I’m remembering the sacredness, the quality of the light, the gentle kindness of the people, the ocean, the food, the dancing . . . I even miss the sound of scooters!

TRAVEL WRITING TIP #1: There should be something human at stake in your journey.

For the next ten weeks, I’m going to share some of my memories of Bali in the hopes of convincing you to join me there for my 60th birthday next summer.

There is nothing like Bali. And no time like now to say yes. And even if you know you can’t come, enjoy these emails – a mini virtual vacation for you!

Three Fantastic Locations In Bali

July 16-31, 2016

This year’s trip will include a wonderful mix of touring, adventure, writing, movement, and relaxation. This fourth (and final?) year, the retreat will have all the best elements of the first three trips with some wonderful additions.

Spouses and friends who don’t write are welcome to attend. There will be a varied mix of activities available for everyone.

 Consider joining me for the adventure of a lifetime: learn more.

In the spirit of adventure,

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This is me snorkeling in one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. One thing a lot of people don’t know about me. I’m not happiest when I’m writing; I’m happiest underwater.

P.S. This summer’s trip to Bali will happen the last two weeks of July. You can jump on board now if you know that adventure, travel, beauty, all wrapped up with writing, would make your heart sing.

The trip is half full and I’m just starting to really spread the word. Learn more here.

Laura Davis
The Writer’s Journey

P.S. If you’d like to read about one of my prior trips to Bali, you can read my Virtual Vacation posts here.

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For years, I’ve been showcasing the work of one of my students in my monthly newsletter and here on my site. If you’d like to see a complete list of the students I’ve published, with links to their work, you can find it in the Featured Student Archives. Just click the link below.

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I hope to see you up on the Roadmap soon!

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Like this Virtual Vacation?

You can also read about Laura’s travels to:

Peru 2017

In which Laura and Karyn and 18 writers explore Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of Peru.

Serbia 2017

In which Laura leads a workshop at the Incest Trauma Center.

Greece 2016

In which Laura explores the wonders of Crete and Santorini with a wide-eyed group of Write, Travel, Transform adventurers.

Vietnam 2015/16

In which Laura, who grew up during the Vietnam War, goes to Southeast Asia and finds out what Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are really like today.

Commonweal 2015

A journey toward healing loss and grief in a magnificent Northern California setting.

Scotland 2015

In which Laura returns to Scotland with a new group for another jaunt through the wonders of the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland 2013

In which Laura attends the Edinburgh theatre festival and leads 14 writers to a magical retreat in the highlands of Northern Scotland.

Bali 2013

In which Laura visits Australia, and spends three weeks diving, exploring, and teaching in three regions of Bali.

Florida 2014

A journey into old age in America in which Laura brings her 86-year-old mother to Florida so she can see her last surviving sister one final time.

Mexico 2014

In which Laura attends the San Miguel Writer’s Conference and explores the artistic towns around Patzcuaro.

About Laura Davis

In the course of my career as a communicator, I have also worked as a columnist, talk show host, radio reporter, radio producer, blogger, editor, and speaker. Words have always been at the core of my work and my self-expression. Read More . . .

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Retreating with Laura: Julie Sheehan

Julie Sheehan

For many years I put off my dream of writing and traveling. I told myself the kids were too little, my husband could never survive without me, that I couldn't possibly be so selfish. I couldn't imagine realistically stepping out of all of my responsibilities and roles. Then I started attending Laura’s summer retreat at Commonweal in northern California and that became an annual gift to myself for the next three years.

When the opportunity to travel with Laura internationally came up, my Land of Later mentality said I could never pull it off. But when my friend got cancer at age 39, I decided to stop taking life and it's endless opportunities to grow, live, nurture and explore myself for granted.

My children were 6 and 9 when I began allowing myself the luxurious pleasure of taking 10 days to two weeks each year to travel abroad with Laura, to spend time with like minded, soul searching people who share a passion for living and writing, to have all my meals prepared for me, to have the space and freedom to stretch out of my cage and check in with who I am, what I want, and how best to get there.

Laura is a skilled and nurturing teacher who encourages her students to take risks, to grow as human beings, and to be vulnerable. She has provided me with a forum where I can gain all my CEUs and learn techniques on how to become a more engaging writer, all while completing yearly emotional rehab.

I return home from each of Laura’s trip a little wiser, a little more open, and a lot more compassionate. I greet my family, friends and daily life with sparkly, clean energy and a renewed patience, brought about by way of re-writing old stories that I needed to let go of. I come home ready to move forward in my life.

A retreat with Laura Davis is one of the best gifts I ever received and gave myself. It took many years to realize that I was worth the time and financial investment, but now there is no looking back.

Julie Sheehan, Livermore California

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