The adventure awaits
In the second half of May, we are heading to the Greek island of Crete for an original (and even first!) trip of its kind. As well as tuning in to the upcoming summer season under the pleasantly hot Mediterranean sun thanks to our first tan and pleasant pre-summer vibes, we'll also enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and explore the island's renowned beauty. All this in a luxury villa with private pool and walking distance from the sea. But this date will be extra special for another reason. The trip will be led by nutritionist Markéta Gajdošová - the founder and guarantor of the sought-after MG COACHING® concept. So you can look forward to a thematically tuned stay that will be... nutritious!
Markéta literally lives her profession, which is a huge bonus, as this is what makes her one of our top experts in this field today. She communicates today and every day that diet impacts everyone's life, and that it's up to us to determine how much (and if at all) we tap into its potential. Truly healthy eating, individualised and tailored from the grassroots up, is a way of life and part of our daily functioning. And this is true no matter what direction we're headed in - whether we're elite or recreational athletes, whether we need to find the cause of our lingering health problems, or whether we're just interested in what we can do for ourselves and our bodies.
Joining us on the journey will be Eva Dobesova, a Les Mills concept instructor and trainer with a background in sports aerobics, the world of nutrition, and Margaret's right-hand woman to boot. And because a healthy lifestyle involves not only nutrition, but also quality movement, Eva will take care of special tailored complementary workouts during the stay.
Markéta Gajdošová is one of the leading nutritionists on the Czechoslovak nutrition scene, co-author of the nutritional bestsellers The Way to Real Food and its book sequel, The Next Step of the Journey, attendee of clinical nutrition and dietetics studies at leading international institutions (led by University of Massachusetts Boston and Florida International University Miami), CCI certified eating disorder coach, podcaster behind Marketa's Vibes channel, CEO of MG Nutrition s.r.o. and founder of the MG COACHING® concept. She has a wealth of experience in the field of nutritional counseling with a wide range of domestic and international clients of all ages and performance levels, including finding solutions where none seemed to "exist". Each of Margaret's clients has different ideas, but they all have one common characteristic - they want to realize their potential and achieve maximum success and effectiveness, whatever their goal.
Learn more about Margaret at:
www.marketagajdosova.com (web)
https://www.instagram.com/marketgajdosova/ (IG)
www.linkedin.com/in/markéta-gajdošová-73475983 (LinkedIn)
Eva Dobesova serves alongside Markéta as assistant and coordinator of "all things MG" and is therefore literally the right hand of all projects coming out of Markéta's hands. She has competed in sports aerobics for 10 years and now acts as Instructor, Trainer, Presenter and Assessor of the Les Mills concept which she takes as her mission. So much so that she is the 2022 Les Mills Nordic Superstar winner. Her vision is to give people energy, joy, see the potential in them and push their goals.
Learn more about Eva at:
https://www.instagram.com/evcadob/ (IG)
What's in store for you on this eight-day journey?
- main program with Markét Gajdošová and additional program with Eva Dobesová
- 3 lectures with Marketa Gajdošová on the topics Truly resolved relationship with food, Functional Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition
- 3x morning workout with Eva
- 2x cooking dinner together and 2x preparing breakfast together with Margaret
- discussions on any topic of your choice, both Markéta and Eva are there with & for you
- relax on the beautiful Greek island of Crete
- accommodation in 2 stunning villas including a heated pool and beach within walking distance
- 2 day trips
- visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and the Palace of Knossos (inspiration for the labyrinth where the mythical Minotaur was) including a break in the capital Herakleion
- 3 optional half-day excursions
- We will hike near our accommodation to Lake Kourna (included in the trip)
- for those interested, we can arrange a horse ride or swim with horses (from €35, see itinerary below for more information)
- Afternoon bus trip to Preveli beach, where there is also a small gorge (included in the price of the trip)
What is included in the price of the trip can be found in detail in the term📜
Explore all the details of our program in the itinerary below 👇
We are in Crete! Our journey together is about to begin.
Bus transfer to our accommodation.
We'll get settled in and head out to dinner together to get better acquainted. We'll make reservations for the day at a restaurant nearby.
We will be staying in 2 beautiful villas KS Luxury Villas (at our request, the owners confirmed that we will have the villas with us).
KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools offers an outdoor pool, garden and accommodation with air conditioning, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Peristeras Beach is 700 metres away. All units have a seating area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, a safe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Facilities also include a fridge, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine and kettle.
Either double beds or sofa beds will be available for sleeping. If you sleep on the sofa, you will have it all to yourself.
There is an outdoor barbecue available on site and you can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area of KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools.
Facilities: Private bathroom, balcony, terrace, garden view, pool view, mountain view, free toiletries, shower, courtyard view, air conditioning, kitchen, safe, washing machine, toilet, sofa, towels, bed linen, bedside drawer, cleaning products, tiled/marble floor, high chair for children, seating area, private entrance, TV, fridge, mosquito net, coffee machine, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, microwave, heating, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, kitchen utensils, electric kettle, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, dishwasher, patio, private pool, wardrobe or closet, oven, hob, toaster, grill, dining area, dining table, higher floors accessible only by stairs, separate building, clothes rack, clothes dryer, toilet paper, sofa bed, air purifier, hand sanitizer, room with its own air conditioning unit.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- first lecture on The Really Resolved Relationship with Food with Margaret
- individual lunch and free program
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
The first lecture with Markéta will take place in the afternoon.
If you don't want to relax at the villa, you can head to Peristeras Beach.
Alternatively, Georgioupoli
Drinks or small snacks are available at the beach bar.
Alternatively, the Olimpos Cafe offers a nice seating area.
One of the Greek restaurants in the area that we will definitely visit 🍤
The beautiful freshwater Lake Kournas is within walking distance from our accommodation. The water flows here from underground springs from the efka Ori mountains. You can take a walk here, take a swim, rent a boat. The lake surroundings are amazingly photogenic.
Travel Buddy will also organize a group (optional) hike here early in our stay.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- individual lunch free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- an evening discussion with Marketa on topics of your choice
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
We will be going to Zoraida's Horse Riding for a half-day volunteer trip. We will make arrangements with anyone interested in riding before the trip so that everything is already set up for us.
More information about the various rides: https://www.zoraidas-horseriding.com/riding1_en.html
- light buffet breakfast
- day trip to Elafonisi Beach
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Elafonisi is located about 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. It is part of an islet of the same name, which is connected to the mainland beach by a sandy flat stretch, giving the impression of an island. The beach is known for its pink sand and clear turquoise water. The pink hue of the sand is due to the scattering of small pink shells and corals in the sea, creating a beautiful and unique scenery. The area around Elafonisi is protected as a nature reserve. Although today this beach is already a fairly well-known tourist spot, it is still definitely worth a visit.
We will leave around 11am, returning at approximately 7pm.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- individual lunch, free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- second lecture on Functional Intuitive Eating with Margaret
- common dinner to be prepared under the guidance of Markéta
The Preveli beach is famous for its fine sand, turquoise sea and the distinctive combination of palm trees that stretch along the shore. The Kourtaliotiko River flows through a 1 km long gorge and there is also a cascading waterfall. We will explore the surroundings and take a swim if we wish.
We will set off just after breakfast. We will have lunch either at a restaurant near Preveli Crete beach - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant, take a snack or late after returning back to the accommodation. We will make arrangements in advance. The trip will take about 4-5 hours.
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- Day trip to Knossos and the island's capital
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Knossos is definitely one of the main places to go in the footsteps of Cretan history. The archaeological site with the remains of the Minoan civilisation is located a short distance from the capital Herakleion. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this magnificent ancient palace and learn about its history and significance🌟
The palace complex served as the model for the labyrinth in which lived the mythical Minotaur, who was only defeated by the hero Theseus.
On the way from Knossos, it's ideal to also stop in the capital and largest city of Crete - Herakleion, and that's what we'll do. Especially worth a visit here is the stone Benathian fortress of Koulez, located in the centre by the harbour. There is a beautiful view across the city from here and it is also a nice place for a walk. Another landmark is the Cathedral of Afios Minas, which is the largest and most important in the city. For the history of the Minoan civilization, head to the Archaeological Museum. In Herakleion, we'll break up, the city center is also an ideal place to shop for souvenirs if needed ✅
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- third lecture on Sports Nutrition with Margaret
- individual lunch, free program
- "farewell" second dinner together, prepared under the guidance of Markét
- light buffet breakfast
- Afternoon closing discussion with Markét on topics of your choice
- individual lunch, free program
- departure to the airport, departure
In the second half of May, we are heading to the Greek island of Crete for an original (and even first!) trip of its kind. As well as tuning in to the upcoming summer season under the pleasantly hot Mediterranean sun thanks to our first tan and pleasant pre-summer vibes, we'll also enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and explore the island's renowned beauty. All this in a luxury villa with private pool and walking distance from the sea. But this date will be extra special for another reason. The trip will be led by nutritionist Markéta Gajdošová - the founder and guarantor of the sought-after MG COACHING® concept. So you can look forward to a thematically tuned stay that will be... nutritious!
Markéta literally lives her profession, which is a huge bonus, as this is what makes her one of our top experts in this field today. She communicates today and every day that diet impacts everyone's life, and that it's up to us to determine how much (and if at all) we tap into its potential. Truly healthy eating, individualised and tailored from the grassroots up, is a way of life and part of our daily functioning. And this is true no matter what direction we're headed in - whether we're elite or recreational athletes, whether we need to find the cause of our lingering health problems, or whether we're just interested in what we can do for ourselves and our bodies.
Joining us on the journey will be Eva Dobesova, a Les Mills concept instructor and trainer with a background in sports aerobics, the world of nutrition, and Margaret's right-hand woman to boot. And because a healthy lifestyle involves not only nutrition, but also quality movement, Eva will take care of special tailored complementary workouts during the stay.
Markéta Gajdošová is one of the leading nutritionists on the Czechoslovak nutrition scene, co-author of the nutritional bestsellers The Way to Real Food and its book sequel, The Next Step of the Journey, attendee of clinical nutrition and dietetics studies at leading international institutions (led by University of Massachusetts Boston and Florida International University Miami), CCI certified eating disorder coach, podcaster behind Marketa's Vibes channel, CEO of MG Nutrition s.r.o. and founder of the MG COACHING® concept. She has a wealth of experience in the field of nutritional counseling with a wide range of domestic and international clients of all ages and performance levels, including finding solutions where none seemed to "exist". Each of Margaret's clients has different ideas, but they all have one common characteristic - they want to realize their potential and achieve maximum success and effectiveness, whatever their goal.
Learn more about Margaret at:
www.marketagajdosova.com (web)
https://www.instagram.com/marketgajdosova/ (IG)
www.linkedin.com/in/markéta-gajdošová-73475983 (LinkedIn)
Eva Dobesova serves alongside Markéta as assistant and coordinator of "all things MG" and is therefore literally the right hand of all projects coming out of Markéta's hands. She has competed in sports aerobics for 10 years and now acts as Instructor, Trainer, Presenter and Assessor of the Les Mills concept which she takes as her mission. So much so that she is the 2022 Les Mills Nordic Superstar winner. Her vision is to give people energy, joy, see the potential in them and push their goals.
Learn more about Eva at:
https://www.instagram.com/evcadob/ (IG)
What's in store for you on this eight-day journey?
- main program with Markét Gajdošová and additional program with Eva Dobesová
- 3 lectures with Marketa Gajdošová on the topics Truly resolved relationship with food, Functional Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition
- 3x morning workout with Eva
- 2x cooking dinner together and 2x preparing breakfast together with Margaret
- discussions on any topic of your choice, both Markéta and Eva are there with & for you
- relax on the beautiful Greek island of Crete
- accommodation in 2 stunning villas including a heated pool and beach within walking distance
- 2 day trips
- visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and the Palace of Knossos (inspiration for the labyrinth where the mythical Minotaur was) including a break in the capital Herakleion
- 3 optional half-day excursions
- We will hike near our accommodation to Lake Kourna (included in the trip)
- for those interested, we can arrange a horse ride or swim with horses (from €35, see itinerary below for more information)
- Afternoon bus trip to Preveli beach, where there is also a small gorge (included in the price of the trip)
What is included in the price of the trip can be found in detail in the term📜
Explore all the details of our program in the itinerary below 👇
We are in Crete! Our journey together is about to begin.
Bus transfer to our accommodation.
We'll get settled in and head out to dinner together to get better acquainted. We'll make reservations for the day at a restaurant nearby.
We will be staying in 2 beautiful villas KS Luxury Villas (at our request, the owners confirmed that we will have the villas with us).
KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools offers an outdoor pool, garden and accommodation with air conditioning, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Peristeras Beach is 700 metres away. All units have a seating area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, a safe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Facilities also include a fridge, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine and kettle.
Either double beds or sofa beds will be available for sleeping. If you sleep on the sofa, you will have it all to yourself.
There is an outdoor barbecue available on site and you can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area of KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools.
Facilities: Private bathroom, balcony, terrace, garden view, pool view, mountain view, free toiletries, shower, courtyard view, air conditioning, kitchen, safe, washing machine, toilet, sofa, towels, bed linen, bedside drawer, cleaning products, tiled/marble floor, high chair for children, seating area, private entrance, TV, fridge, mosquito net, coffee machine, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, microwave, heating, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, kitchen utensils, electric kettle, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, dishwasher, patio, private pool, wardrobe or closet, oven, hob, toaster, grill, dining area, dining table, higher floors accessible only by stairs, separate building, clothes rack, clothes dryer, toilet paper, sofa bed, air purifier, hand sanitizer, room with its own air conditioning unit.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- first lecture on The Really Resolved Relationship with Food with Margaret
- individual lunch and free program
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
The first lecture with Markéta will take place in the afternoon.
If you don't want to relax at the villa, you can head to Peristeras Beach.
Alternatively, Georgioupoli
Drinks or small snacks are available at the beach bar.
Alternatively, the Olimpos Cafe offers a nice seating area.
One of the Greek restaurants in the area that we will definitely visit 🍤
The beautiful freshwater Lake Kournas is within walking distance from our accommodation. The water flows here from underground springs from the efka Ori mountains. You can take a walk here, take a swim, rent a boat. The lake surroundings are amazingly photogenic.
Travel Buddy will also organize a group (optional) hike here early in our stay.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- individual lunch free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- an evening discussion with Marketa on topics of your choice
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
We will be going to Zoraida's Horse Riding for a half-day volunteer trip. We will make arrangements with anyone interested in riding before the trip so that everything is already set up for us.
More information about the various rides: https://www.zoraidas-horseriding.com/riding1_en.html
- light buffet breakfast
- day trip to Elafonisi Beach
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Elafonisi is located about 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. It is part of an islet of the same name, which is connected to the mainland beach by a sandy flat stretch, giving the impression of an island. The beach is known for its pink sand and clear turquoise water. The pink hue of the sand is due to the scattering of small pink shells and corals in the sea, creating a beautiful and unique scenery. The area around Elafonisi is protected as a nature reserve. Although today this beach is already a fairly well-known tourist spot, it is still definitely worth a visit.
We will leave around 11am, returning at approximately 7pm.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- individual lunch, free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- second lecture on Functional Intuitive Eating with Margaret
- common dinner to be prepared under the guidance of Markéta
The Preveli beach is famous for its fine sand, turquoise sea and the distinctive combination of palm trees that stretch along the shore. The Kourtaliotiko River flows through a 1 km long gorge and there is also a cascading waterfall. We will explore the surroundings and take a swim if we wish.
We will set off just after breakfast. We will have lunch either at a restaurant near Preveli Crete beach - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant, take a snack or late after returning back to the accommodation. We will make arrangements in advance. The trip will take about 4-5 hours.
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- Day trip to Knossos and the island's capital
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Knossos is definitely one of the main places to go in the footsteps of Cretan history. The archaeological site with the remains of the Minoan civilisation is located a short distance from the capital Herakleion. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this magnificent ancient palace and learn about its history and significance🌟
The palace complex served as the model for the labyrinth in which lived the mythical Minotaur, who was only defeated by the hero Theseus.
On the way from Knossos, it's ideal to also stop in the capital and largest city of Crete - Herakleion, and that's what we'll do. Especially worth a visit here is the stone Benathian fortress of Koulez, located in the centre by the harbour. There is a beautiful view across the city from here and it is also a nice place for a walk. Another landmark is the Cathedral of Afios Minas, which is the largest and most important in the city. For the history of the Minoan civilization, head to the Archaeological Museum. In Herakleion, we'll break up, the city center is also an ideal place to shop for souvenirs if needed ✅
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- third lecture on Sports Nutrition with Margaret
- individual lunch, free program
- "farewell" second dinner together, prepared under the guidance of Markét
- light buffet breakfast
- Afternoon closing discussion with Markét on topics of your choice
- individual lunch, free program
- departure to the airport, departure
itinerary by Veronika Schubertova
The adventure awaits
In the second half of May, we are heading to the Greek island of Crete for an original (and even first!) trip of its kind. As well as tuning in to the upcoming summer season under the pleasantly hot Mediterranean sun thanks to our first tan and pleasant pre-summer vibes, we'll also enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and explore the island's renowned beauty. All this in a luxury villa with private pool and walking distance from the sea. But this date will be extra special for another reason. The trip will be led by nutritionist Markéta Gajdošová - the founder and guarantor of the sought-after MG COACHING® concept. So you can look forward to a thematically tuned stay that will be... nutritious!
Markéta literally lives her profession, which is a huge bonus, as this is what makes her one of our top experts in this field today. She communicates today and every day that diet impacts everyone's life, and that it's up to us to determine how much (and if at all) we tap into its potential. Truly healthy eating, individualised and tailored from the grassroots up, is a way of life and part of our daily functioning. And this is true no matter what direction we're headed in - whether we're elite or recreational athletes, whether we need to find the cause of our lingering health problems, or whether we're just interested in what we can do for ourselves and our bodies.
Joining us on the journey will be Eva Dobesova, a Les Mills concept instructor and trainer with a background in sports aerobics, the world of nutrition, and Margaret's right-hand woman to boot. And because a healthy lifestyle involves not only nutrition, but also quality movement, Eva will take care of special tailored complementary workouts during the stay.
Markéta Gajdošová is one of the leading nutritionists on the Czechoslovak nutrition scene, co-author of the nutritional bestsellers The Way to Real Food and its book sequel, The Next Step of the Journey, attendee of clinical nutrition and dietetics studies at leading international institutions (led by University of Massachusetts Boston and Florida International University Miami), CCI certified eating disorder coach, podcaster behind Marketa's Vibes channel, CEO of MG Nutrition s.r.o. and founder of the MG COACHING® concept. She has a wealth of experience in the field of nutritional counseling with a wide range of domestic and international clients of all ages and performance levels, including finding solutions where none seemed to "exist". Each of Margaret's clients has different ideas, but they all have one common characteristic - they want to realize their potential and achieve maximum success and effectiveness, whatever their goal.
Learn more about Margaret at:
www.marketagajdosova.com (web)
https://www.instagram.com/marketgajdosova/ (IG)
www.linkedin.com/in/markéta-gajdošová-73475983 (LinkedIn)
Eva Dobesova serves alongside Markéta as assistant and coordinator of "all things MG" and is therefore literally the right hand of all projects coming out of Markéta's hands. She has competed in sports aerobics for 10 years and now acts as Instructor, Trainer, Presenter and Assessor of the Les Mills concept which she takes as her mission. So much so that she is the 2022 Les Mills Nordic Superstar winner. Her vision is to give people energy, joy, see the potential in them and push their goals.
Learn more about Eva at:
https://www.instagram.com/evcadob/ (IG)
What's in store for you on this eight-day journey?
- main program with Markét Gajdošová and additional program with Eva Dobesová
- 3 lectures with Marketa Gajdošová on the topics Truly resolved relationship with food, Functional Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition
- 3x morning workout with Eva
- 2x cooking dinner together and 2x preparing breakfast together with Margaret
- discussions on any topic of your choice, both Markéta and Eva are there with & for you
- relax on the beautiful Greek island of Crete
- accommodation in 2 stunning villas including a heated pool and beach within walking distance
- 2 day trips
- visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and the Palace of Knossos (inspiration for the labyrinth where the mythical Minotaur was) including a break in the capital Herakleion
- 3 optional half-day excursions
- We will hike near our accommodation to Lake Kourna (included in the trip)
- for those interested, we can arrange a horse ride or swim with horses (from €35, see itinerary below for more information)
- Afternoon bus trip to Preveli beach, where there is also a small gorge (included in the price of the trip)
What is included in the price of the trip can be found in detail in the term📜
Explore all the details of our program in the itinerary below 👇
We are in Crete! Our journey together is about to begin.
Bus transfer to our accommodation.
We'll get settled in and head out to dinner together to get better acquainted. We'll make reservations for the day at a restaurant nearby.
We will be staying in 2 beautiful villas KS Luxury Villas (at our request, the owners confirmed that we will have the villas with us).
KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools offers an outdoor pool, garden and accommodation with air conditioning, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Peristeras Beach is 700 metres away. All units have a seating area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, a safe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Facilities also include a fridge, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine and kettle.
Either double beds or sofa beds will be available for sleeping. If you sleep on the sofa, you will have it all to yourself.
There is an outdoor barbecue available on site and you can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area of KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools.
Facilities: Private bathroom, balcony, terrace, garden view, pool view, mountain view, free toiletries, shower, courtyard view, air conditioning, kitchen, safe, washing machine, toilet, sofa, towels, bed linen, bedside drawer, cleaning products, tiled/marble floor, high chair for children, seating area, private entrance, TV, fridge, mosquito net, coffee machine, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, microwave, heating, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, kitchen utensils, electric kettle, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, dishwasher, patio, private pool, wardrobe or closet, oven, hob, toaster, grill, dining area, dining table, higher floors accessible only by stairs, separate building, clothes rack, clothes dryer, toilet paper, sofa bed, air purifier, hand sanitizer, room with its own air conditioning unit.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- first lecture on The Really Resolved Relationship with Food with Margaret
- individual lunch and free program
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
The first lecture with Markéta will take place in the afternoon.
If you don't want to relax at the villa, you can head to Peristeras Beach.
Alternatively, Georgioupoli
Drinks or small snacks are available at the beach bar.
Alternatively, the Olimpos Cafe offers a nice seating area.
One of the Greek restaurants in the area that we will definitely visit 🍤
The beautiful freshwater Lake Kournas is within walking distance from our accommodation. The water flows here from underground springs from the efka Ori mountains. You can take a walk here, take a swim, rent a boat. The lake surroundings are amazingly photogenic.
Travel Buddy will also organize a group (optional) hike here early in our stay.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- individual lunch free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- an evening discussion with Marketa on topics of your choice
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
We will be going to Zoraida's Horse Riding for a half-day volunteer trip. We will make arrangements with anyone interested in riding before the trip so that everything is already set up for us.
More information about the various rides: https://www.zoraidas-horseriding.com/riding1_en.html
- light buffet breakfast
- day trip to Elafonisi Beach
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Elafonisi is located about 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. It is part of an islet of the same name, which is connected to the mainland beach by a sandy flat stretch, giving the impression of an island. The beach is known for its pink sand and clear turquoise water. The pink hue of the sand is due to the scattering of small pink shells and corals in the sea, creating a beautiful and unique scenery. The area around Elafonisi is protected as a nature reserve. Although today this beach is already a fairly well-known tourist spot, it is still definitely worth a visit.
We will leave around 11am, returning at approximately 7pm.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- individual lunch, free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- second lecture on Functional Intuitive Eating with Margaret
- common dinner to be prepared under the guidance of Markéta
The Preveli beach is famous for its fine sand, turquoise sea and the distinctive combination of palm trees that stretch along the shore. The Kourtaliotiko River flows through a 1 km long gorge and there is also a cascading waterfall. We will explore the surroundings and take a swim if we wish.
We will set off just after breakfast. We will have lunch either at a restaurant near Preveli Crete beach - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant, take a snack or late after returning back to the accommodation. We will make arrangements in advance. The trip will take about 4-5 hours.
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- Day trip to Knossos and the island's capital
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Knossos is definitely one of the main places to go in the footsteps of Cretan history. The archaeological site with the remains of the Minoan civilisation is located a short distance from the capital Herakleion. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this magnificent ancient palace and learn about its history and significance🌟
The palace complex served as the model for the labyrinth in which lived the mythical Minotaur, who was only defeated by the hero Theseus.
On the way from Knossos, it's ideal to also stop in the capital and largest city of Crete - Herakleion, and that's what we'll do. Especially worth a visit here is the stone Benathian fortress of Koulez, located in the centre by the harbour. There is a beautiful view across the city from here and it is also a nice place for a walk. Another landmark is the Cathedral of Afios Minas, which is the largest and most important in the city. For the history of the Minoan civilization, head to the Archaeological Museum. In Herakleion, we'll break up, the city center is also an ideal place to shop for souvenirs if needed ✅
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- third lecture on Sports Nutrition with Margaret
- individual lunch, free program
- "farewell" second dinner together, prepared under the guidance of Markét
- light buffet breakfast
- Afternoon closing discussion with Markét on topics of your choice
- individual lunch, free program
- departure to the airport, departure
In the second half of May, we are heading to the Greek island of Crete for an original (and even first!) trip of its kind. As well as tuning in to the upcoming summer season under the pleasantly hot Mediterranean sun thanks to our first tan and pleasant pre-summer vibes, we'll also enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and explore the island's renowned beauty. All this in a luxury villa with private pool and walking distance from the sea. But this date will be extra special for another reason. The trip will be led by nutritionist Markéta Gajdošová - the founder and guarantor of the sought-after MG COACHING® concept. So you can look forward to a thematically tuned stay that will be... nutritious!
Markéta literally lives her profession, which is a huge bonus, as this is what makes her one of our top experts in this field today. She communicates today and every day that diet impacts everyone's life, and that it's up to us to determine how much (and if at all) we tap into its potential. Truly healthy eating, individualised and tailored from the grassroots up, is a way of life and part of our daily functioning. And this is true no matter what direction we're headed in - whether we're elite or recreational athletes, whether we need to find the cause of our lingering health problems, or whether we're just interested in what we can do for ourselves and our bodies.
Joining us on the journey will be Eva Dobesova, a Les Mills concept instructor and trainer with a background in sports aerobics, the world of nutrition, and Margaret's right-hand woman to boot. And because a healthy lifestyle involves not only nutrition, but also quality movement, Eva will take care of special tailored complementary workouts during the stay.
Markéta Gajdošová is one of the leading nutritionists on the Czechoslovak nutrition scene, co-author of the nutritional bestsellers The Way to Real Food and its book sequel, The Next Step of the Journey, attendee of clinical nutrition and dietetics studies at leading international institutions (led by University of Massachusetts Boston and Florida International University Miami), CCI certified eating disorder coach, podcaster behind Marketa's Vibes channel, CEO of MG Nutrition s.r.o. and founder of the MG COACHING® concept. She has a wealth of experience in the field of nutritional counseling with a wide range of domestic and international clients of all ages and performance levels, including finding solutions where none seemed to "exist". Each of Margaret's clients has different ideas, but they all have one common characteristic - they want to realize their potential and achieve maximum success and effectiveness, whatever their goal.
Learn more about Margaret at:
www.marketagajdosova.com (web)
https://www.instagram.com/marketgajdosova/ (IG)
www.linkedin.com/in/markéta-gajdošová-73475983 (LinkedIn)
Eva Dobesova serves alongside Markéta as assistant and coordinator of "all things MG" and is therefore literally the right hand of all projects coming out of Markéta's hands. She has competed in sports aerobics for 10 years and now acts as Instructor, Trainer, Presenter and Assessor of the Les Mills concept which she takes as her mission. So much so that she is the 2022 Les Mills Nordic Superstar winner. Her vision is to give people energy, joy, see the potential in them and push their goals.
Learn more about Eva at:
https://www.instagram.com/evcadob/ (IG)
What's in store for you on this eight-day journey?
- main program with Markét Gajdošová and additional program with Eva Dobesová
- 3 lectures with Marketa Gajdošová on the topics Truly resolved relationship with food, Functional Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition
- 3x morning workout with Eva
- 2x cooking dinner together and 2x preparing breakfast together with Margaret
- discussions on any topic of your choice, both Markéta and Eva are there with & for you
- relax on the beautiful Greek island of Crete
- accommodation in 2 stunning villas including a heated pool and beach within walking distance
- 2 day trips
- visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and the Palace of Knossos (inspiration for the labyrinth where the mythical Minotaur was) including a break in the capital Herakleion
- 3 optional half-day excursions
- We will hike near our accommodation to Lake Kourna (included in the trip)
- for those interested, we can arrange a horse ride or swim with horses (from €35, see itinerary below for more information)
- Afternoon bus trip to Preveli beach, where there is also a small gorge (included in the price of the trip)
What is included in the price of the trip can be found in detail in the term📜
Explore all the details of our program in the itinerary below 👇
We are in Crete! Our journey together is about to begin.
Bus transfer to our accommodation.
We'll get settled in and head out to dinner together to get better acquainted. We'll make reservations for the day at a restaurant nearby.
We will be staying in 2 beautiful villas KS Luxury Villas (at our request, the owners confirmed that we will have the villas with us).
KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools offers an outdoor pool, garden and accommodation with air conditioning, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Peristeras Beach is 700 metres away. All units have a seating area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, a safe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Facilities also include a fridge, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine and kettle.
Either double beds or sofa beds will be available for sleeping. If you sleep on the sofa, you will have it all to yourself.
There is an outdoor barbecue available on site and you can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area of KS Luxury Villas Heated Pools.
Facilities: Private bathroom, balcony, terrace, garden view, pool view, mountain view, free toiletries, shower, courtyard view, air conditioning, kitchen, safe, washing machine, toilet, sofa, towels, bed linen, bedside drawer, cleaning products, tiled/marble floor, high chair for children, seating area, private entrance, TV, fridge, mosquito net, coffee machine, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, microwave, heating, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, kitchen utensils, electric kettle, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, dishwasher, patio, private pool, wardrobe or closet, oven, hob, toaster, grill, dining area, dining table, higher floors accessible only by stairs, separate building, clothes rack, clothes dryer, toilet paper, sofa bed, air purifier, hand sanitizer, room with its own air conditioning unit.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- first lecture on The Really Resolved Relationship with Food with Margaret
- individual lunch and free program
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
The first lecture with Markéta will take place in the afternoon.
If you don't want to relax at the villa, you can head to Peristeras Beach.
Alternatively, Georgioupoli
Drinks or small snacks are available at the beach bar.
Alternatively, the Olimpos Cafe offers a nice seating area.
One of the Greek restaurants in the area that we will definitely visit 🍤
The beautiful freshwater Lake Kournas is within walking distance from our accommodation. The water flows here from underground springs from the efka Ori mountains. You can take a walk here, take a swim, rent a boat. The lake surroundings are amazingly photogenic.
Travel Buddy will also organize a group (optional) hike here early in our stay.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- individual lunch free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- an evening discussion with Marketa on topics of your choice
- optional dinner together at a local restaurant
We will be going to Zoraida's Horse Riding for a half-day volunteer trip. We will make arrangements with anyone interested in riding before the trip so that everything is already set up for us.
More information about the various rides: https://www.zoraidas-horseriding.com/riding1_en.html
- light buffet breakfast
- day trip to Elafonisi Beach
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Elafonisi is located about 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. It is part of an islet of the same name, which is connected to the mainland beach by a sandy flat stretch, giving the impression of an island. The beach is known for its pink sand and clear turquoise water. The pink hue of the sand is due to the scattering of small pink shells and corals in the sea, creating a beautiful and unique scenery. The area around Elafonisi is protected as a nature reserve. Although today this beach is already a fairly well-known tourist spot, it is still definitely worth a visit.
We will leave around 11am, returning at approximately 7pm.
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- individual lunch, free program & the opportunity to join a half-day trip with Travel Buddy
- second lecture on Functional Intuitive Eating with Margaret
- common dinner to be prepared under the guidance of Markéta
The Preveli beach is famous for its fine sand, turquoise sea and the distinctive combination of palm trees that stretch along the shore. The Kourtaliotiko River flows through a 1 km long gorge and there is also a cascading waterfall. We will explore the surroundings and take a swim if we wish.
We will set off just after breakfast. We will have lunch either at a restaurant near Preveli Crete beach - Dionyssos Rooms & Restaurant, take a snack or late after returning back to the accommodation. We will make arrangements in advance. The trip will take about 4-5 hours.
- common breakfast, which we will prepare under the guidance of Markéta
- Day trip to Knossos and the island's capital
- optional dinner together in one of the local restaurants
Knossos is definitely one of the main places to go in the footsteps of Cretan history. The archaeological site with the remains of the Minoan civilisation is located a short distance from the capital Herakleion. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this magnificent ancient palace and learn about its history and significance🌟
The palace complex served as the model for the labyrinth in which lived the mythical Minotaur, who was only defeated by the hero Theseus.
On the way from Knossos, it's ideal to also stop in the capital and largest city of Crete - Herakleion, and that's what we'll do. Especially worth a visit here is the stone Benathian fortress of Koulez, located in the centre by the harbour. There is a beautiful view across the city from here and it is also a nice place for a walk. Another landmark is the Cathedral of Afios Minas, which is the largest and most important in the city. For the history of the Minoan civilization, head to the Archaeological Museum. In Herakleion, we'll break up, the city center is also an ideal place to shop for souvenirs if needed ✅
- Morning stretching with Eva
- light buffet breakfast
- third lecture on Sports Nutrition with Margaret
- individual lunch, free program
- "farewell" second dinner together, prepared under the guidance of Markét
- light buffet breakfast
- Afternoon closing discussion with Markét on topics of your choice
- individual lunch, free program
- departure to the airport, departure
