Author: Jo Thorpe

Samos for Every Speed: From Windsurfing Thrills to Poolside Chills Zefiros Beach Hotel Pool I’ve come to realise that when it comes to holidays, I am very much a slow

A Calling to Serve: A Q+A with Richmond Ministry Leaders, Helen & Rog At Richmond, our holidays are about far more than just sunshine, crystal-clear waters, and great company. At

Come away and Rest: Rediscovering the gift of Sabbath Have you ever reached the end of a busy season and realised just how tired you are? Perhaps life has been

The Art of Lingering I was sitting around a table the other day, sharing dinner with friends, when my mind wandered back to a road trip across America last year. 

Rediscovering Life, Travel and Faith Together No one really prepares you for the quiet after family life changes.  One moment the house is full of noise, conversation, and plans pinned

Isn’t it a strange thing about our modern world? We can be connected to hundreds of people through a screen yet still feel a quiet sense of being on our

When you think of a holiday, what comes to mind? Sun-drenched beaches, mountain peaks, a good book by the pool, and a welcome escape from the daily routine. It’s a time

The Easiest Family Holiday You’ll Ever Take: A Guide for Parents of Children and Youth Family holidays matter. They’re a chance to step away from the usual routines of everyday

Where Journey Meets Joy: The Gift of Travelling with Faith There is something extraordinary about stepping away from the everyday and allowing yourself to breathe again. Travel can be a

If you’ve followed my previous adventures, you’ll know that Samos stole a piece of my heart last summer. But as the seasons shifted and the Greek sun made way for crisp mountain air, I found myself wondering: could the Alps offer that same sense of “home away from home”?!