Unique journeys further of the horizon.
Our visionary story
Once upon a Trip there was a Traveller. He did not like the mass tourism mentality, so he decided to design his own discovery journeys. He realised that there is Wisdom to be found in travelling, and many Lessons to be learned. He was puzzled why most people return from their trips without being transformed by their experiences, still carrying the exact same mental suitcase that they left with at the beginning. Unchanged. Untouched. Unyielding.
Once the Traveller returned from his journeys, he decided to help others travel in a different way. Become explorers of the mind. Discover unique places beyond the horizon. And most importantly, design trips which provide us with insightful food for thought and help us grow as a person. And that process, he called it Travel Coaching.
So the Traveller founded Indie Horizons.
Because travelling should be exciting, inspiring, and meaningful.
Because travelling should be about exploring new enchanting places.
Because travelling should be about immersing in different cultures.
Because travelling should be fun, but also provide a learning experience.
Because travelling should be, above all, about discovering yourself.
Our unique identity
Indie Horizons is a consulting agency founded by Andromachos Dimitrokallis in 2015, focusing on strategic innovation, transformation, and foresight. We provide immersive coaching workshops, storytelling scenarios, and experience design services, using travel experiences as educational material and personal development tool, integrated with creative gaming techniques. We partner with business organisations, educational institutions, local communities, entrepreneurial professionals, and everyone eager to explore and learn from the wondrous sights and insights that the world has to offer.
Travel Coaching is the use of travelling experiences as educational material and personal development tool, enhancing critical thinking, innovative creativity and cultural empathy, providing powerful inspiration and insightful food for thought, exposing our minds to new possibilities and challenging our perspectives. Travel coaching is an invaluable tool for strategic foresight and innovation workshops, prompting us to rethink our present and reframe our future.
Our inspirational services
- immersive travel coaching workshops, based on selected destinations in Athens and abroad, providing participants with powerful inspiration and insightful food for thought.
- dedicated business coaching workshops, focusing on strategic foresight, change management, innovation and development, using a variety of creative tools and techniques.
- unique transformation journeys to every corner of the world, with embedded coaching breadcrumbs, focusing on cultural exploration, sustainability awareness, and perspective shift.
- interactive storytelling scenarios around Athens, such as live role-playing and geo-gaming, designed to both entertain and educate participants of any age.
- exciting travel-inspired activities for our local traveller and expat community, including neighbourhood discoveries, nature appreciation, food tasting, and unique experiences.
Our signature journeys
Around the World in 80 Trips / World Expeditions
A collection of great journeys covering the entire planet, dedicated to learning from the cultural uniqueness and natural diversity of different parts of the world.
Around Greece in 52 Weeks / Greece Discoveries
A combination of exploration and relaxation, offering participants an in-depth insight into one of the most historical, beautiful and fascinating countries of Europe.
Around Athens in 7 Days / Athenian Wanderings
A series of unique experiences around the neighbourhoods of Athens, enabling participants to discover different aspects of this dynamic city, beyond the classic tourist routes.
All destinations are available as facilitated coaching workshops, interactive inspirational seminars, or tailored self-guided itineraries, according to needs and interests of the participants.
Our leading advantages
Travel as learning and personal growth experience
It is often said that travelling is one of the best education an individual can have. But how is this learning process generated? How can it become more focused? And how can we ensure that these valuable lessons have the most impact in our lives?
With Indie Horizons, you engage in travel experiences not only for the sake of exploration but also as a deliberate means of personal growth. Every itinerary is sprinkled with coaching breadcrumbs, providing powerful inspiration and insightful food for thought. These experiences are further enhanced by incorporating creative gaming techniques, making the learning and development process more engaging, interactive, and highly immersive. The combination of travel and gaming techniques creates a unique and effective approach to business and personal development.
Anyone can travel, but not everyone returns home wiser from their trips. Most people choose to keep their mental baggage full of their own assumptions, closing their eyes to the myriad different sights, experiences, and possibilities that our wondrous world has to offer. It’s easy to travel as a tourist for vacation. It’s hard to travel as an explorer for discovery, and even harder to travel as an apprentice, actively seeking to question what you believe, and learn from your experience.
Expert professional research
At Indie Horizons, we are passionate and experienced explorers. But on top of that, we are dedicated professional researchers.
Leveraging our academic background, we invest extensive hours in both online and on-the-field in-depth research, compiling a variety of inspiring experiences in each destination. Our commitment to high standards propels us to walk the local streets, absorb the richness of local history, and uncover the most captivating, exciting, and thought-provoking stories and activities along the way. And we keep expanding our knowledge base every day with new information.
Trips should be exciting. Trips should be engaging. Trips should be meaningful.
Understanding that for many travellers the research phase is a significant part of the enjoyment, we embrace this sentiment. At Indie Horizons, we respect the joy of discovery and understand that each individual has unique preferences. Therefore, our focus is on enhancing the learning aspect of your journey, while allowing you the freedom to relish the sights and activities that resonate with your personal interests at the destination.
Challenge your perceptions
Travel can (and should) be challenging, both physically and mentally. We are faced with different environments, different people, different narratives, and different futures. Which of these are similar to ours? Which are strange? And how they can become relevant to us?
The Travel Coaching philosophy encourages a mindset of curiosity and openness. Acknowledge the similarities, while celebrating the differences. This mindset shift fosters a deep respect for cultural diversity and an understanding that the world is a mosaic of distinct experiences waiting to be discovered.
At the same time, by honing their problem-solving skills and learning to adapting their mindset, travellers become better equipped to handle unexpected obstacles, learning to navigate through change, and building foresight capabilities.
And the benefits of travel coaching extend well beyond the journey itself. Participants engage in post-trip reflection sessions to process their experiences, integrate newfound insights into their lives, and apply lessons learned during travel to personal and professional development.
Immerse in local culture
Travel should be sustainable and empowering to the local communities.
We always look for ways to minimise the impact our trips have to the environment. Use local guides and eco-friendly practices to ensure a positive impact for the local people. Develop strong travel ethics. And always respect local customs and traditions.
Be travel curious. Engage with local culture.
There is no point travelling to the other side of the world, simply to repeat the same things we can do back in your home base. Break away from the familiar and embrace the exotic. Indulge in the richness of local cuisine. Explore vibrant night markets, stroll through local streets, join festive celebrations, and connecting with the community.
And by local we mean authentic, not low quality.
Picture a charming English cottage, a traditional Japanese inn, a breezy beach guesthouse, or a cosy French café. Our journeys prioritise the most authentic options, allowing you to fully immerse yourself and forge a genuine connection with the destination and its people.
Slow mindful travel
Travel coaching promotes mindfulness and being present in the moment. Participants learn to actively engage with their surroundings, appreciate the subtle cultural nuances, and savour the experiences by fully immersing into the colourful tapestry of the destination.
Appreciate the uniqueness of the world. Savour the essence of each encounter. Engage in active awareness of your surroundings.
Whether it’s relishing a local dish, participating in a cultural ritual, or simply taking in the natural beauty, travellers are encouraged to fully appreciate and absorb the richness of their surroundings. This approach transforms travel from a passive observation to an active sensory exploration.
Take things slow. Discover profound experiences. Build lasting memories.
Rather than rushing through a checklist of sights, travellers are prompted to slow down, allowing the depth of the destination to unfold organically. By fully immersing themselves in the unique ambiance of each place, participants gain a more profound understanding and deeper connection with the culture, history, and people they encounter.
A flexible discovery journey
Indie Horizons provides participants with a tailored itinerary based on their preferences, needs, and desires. This allows for maximum freedom and flexibility, and ensures that the travel experience aligns with their individual interests and organisational goals, making the journey more fulfilling, purposeful, and transformative.
By creating their own unique journey, travellers are empowered and actively encouraged to make conscious choices and informed decisions. What do you seek from this trip? Why have you chosen specific sights or experiences? How does each encounter contributes to personal growth? These questions guide the journey, fostering a deeper understanding of the purpose behind every travel decision.
Travel coaching helps us cultivate a flexible mindset, opening our minds to new possibilities, and encouraging ourselves to embrace the extraordinary. Travelling becomes a platform for self-discovery and empowerment. Each moment contributes to our personal growth, making the journey not only a collection of destinations but a transformative adventure filled with purpose and flexibility.