“I am excited by people and places that inspire new thoughts and ideas, and nothing is better than travel for enriching our personal and collective lives”. - Cristy Elmendorp, Managing Director of Soma Journeys

In today's world, travelers are moving away from established holiday destinations and package tours and seeking more off the beaten track experiences. Although many travelers book their journeys directly through the internet, Soma Journeys retains its competitive edge through its wide range of personal connections throughout Asia. Travelers who book with Soma Journeys become part of this extended network and have the assurance that they will be staying at carefully selected accommodations and will meet with distinguished individuals who they would not have been able to meet had they booked their trip on their own.

Soma Journeys' concierge services include everything from adventure trekking and pilgrimages with Buddhist scholars to remote parts of Tibet; yoga and meditation retreats led by experienced practitioners in the mountains of Bhutan; photography workshops among the eagle hunters of Mongolia hosted by award winning photographers; and travel writing seminars in Myanmar (Burma) by celebrated authors.

“Soma Journeys is meant to be more than just a travel company. Through the carefully fine-tuned itineraries, I hope to facilitate life-changing experiences in places where hearts and minds can flourish and where one can discover new depths of wonder and purpose”. - Cristy Elmendorp, Managing Director of Soma Journeys

“I love traveling with Cristy and her company. I felt nourished physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually . . . I discovered how much more of this world I haven't seen and it urges me to continue my journey, both inwardly and into the wild.” - Patrick Tully of Boulder, Colorado

“My expectations were beyond met: our trip to Tibet changed my life, my outlook, and my capacity to love. I learned about the repression of the Tibetan people and was inspired by their pure hearts and compassion. I learned about Buddhism and adopted parts of its philosophy into my own life. I learned to love myself and others more and became both more open-hearted and open-minded. I had a blast!” - Lauren DeDecker, California

For media enquiries, please contact Cristy Elmendorp: cristy@somajourneys.com

For more information please visit: www.somajourneys.com

About Soma Journeys

Soma Journeys is travel concierge company that facilitates travel to cultures and environments that offer elegant luxury, soft adventure and experiences that inspire a space for reflection and renewal.