2006 Exploratory Brochure - Horizon & Co.

the neXt forkExplore Life’s Big QuestionsTHE NEXT FORK IS A UNIQUE NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HORIZON & STEVE ZIKMAN, ONE OFNorth America’s leading experts on experiential, enrichment and personal growth travel(The Washington Post called him “the man who wrote the book on wanderlust”). At the neXt fork,travel is viewed as a metaphor for life — a mirror, reflecting our attitude toward change, taking risks,dealing with adversity, finding the right balance and realizing our dreams.In this groundbreaking series of transformative journeys, individuals set out with a purpose, an intention, a guidingtheme or question. Travellers focus on an aspect of their life that they want to change, a decision they need to make,a new direction they want to take — and then witness firsthand how their travels can help shift their perspectiveand dramatically alter the way they think, feel and act. These innovative adventures cover such timely topics as:Creating more work-life balance; Rediscovering your passion; Learning from change and transition;Exploring your creative path; and Reconnecting with a sense of community.To enhance our traveller’s experience, THE NEXT FORK incorporates creative and playful techniques that have their roots in“experimental tourism,” a novel approach to travel that begins with a quirky concept and can lead anywhere. Intriguingand fun-filled experiments run the gamut of one’s imagination – from travelling toward a random grid reference on amap to “counter-tourism,” which requires you to do the opposite of what you think a traveller should do. Our provocativetagline says it all – “Travel, for a Change.”In addition to exploring some of the most captivating corners of the world, these unique journeys will act ascatalysts to unleash the travellers’ true potential and allow them to live life more passionately. Like a deliciousgumbo, we toss in compelling questions, add generous opportunities for provocative discussion, and pepper themixture with observations and insights shared by fellow travellers and local experts – all of which is done in agentle, organic and fun fashion. The groups are small and led by Steve, and the participants will look at life’s bigquestions, then seek to integrate what they’ve discovered into their everyday lives back home.As Steve says, “These powerful sojourns will reconnect you to what’s essential, to what lies deep inyour soul. And that’s the best part of any journey.”H ORIZON &C O. Exploratory Series 2006