Hear Arita Baaijens speak about harnessing the power of motivation and staying focused under difficult conditions. The Sahara taught her to use fear as a positive force; Siberia tested her ability to bravely face and embrace unfamiliar cultures. Arita’s motto: “No problems, no adventure!”

Read about Arita Baaijens’ adventures traveling by horseback in search of the fabled paradise, Shambhala. Her quest took her through the Altai mountains in the heart of Central Asia, where the locals consider nature as a living being. The journey caused Arita to question her own beliefs about reality and led to an experiment to find out the truth. What she discovered may surprise you!

How to reconnect with nature in a hi tech world. Thirty years of exploration in wild places taught me that the separation between man and nature is an idea that exists in the western mind only. To reverse the trend Living Landscapes re-introduces forgotten narratives, so old it is revolutionary.

From time to time Arita Baaijens organizes trips to remote locations, as well as nature hikes closer to home. These adventurous trips are designed for small groups. All gear is carried by pack animals. The day hikes always contain an element of surprise!