{"id":10594,"date":"2016-08-03T11:11:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T09:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepfit.godziolink.site\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:06:42","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keepfit.godziolink.site\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hi, I\u2019m Alex.<\/em><\/h2>

Thank you for visiting my blog! I\u2019m more than happy to have you here. I am a traveler, blogger, psychologist and business coach.<\/span><\/p>

This blog is a place where I share my passion for\u00a0traveling, adventures and active lifestyle<\/strong>.\u00a0I was born in Poland, but for the last 18 years\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve been in a constant travel around the world.<\/p>

I have started Travel and Keep Fit<\/b> in 2016. Since that time, I’ve built an international brand and million-dollar business<\/strong> around it. I have collaborated with\u00a0over\u00a0100 brands, tourism boards, and travel agencies\u00a0<\/b>across various regions, including the\u00a0Caribbean, the United States, South and Central America, Europe, India, and Asia. My portfolio also includes\u00a0partnerships with\u00a0more than 200 luxury hotels\u00a0<\/b>and travel companies, such as Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Intercontinental, AccorHotels, Leading Hotels of the World, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Raffles and Six Senses and international brands<\/strong> – from lifestyle to technology, including Marriott, Olympus, Reebok, DJI, Samsung, Sony, L’Oreal, New Balance, KLM and Swiss<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>check out collaboration section<\/strong><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>

My platform reaches over 300,000 readers per month<\/b>, and last year, my articles garnered\u00a0more than 12<\/strong>\u00a0million views<\/b>. Additionally, my Instagram\u00a0@travel_and_keep_fit<\/a><\/b>\u00a0has a dedicated audience of\u00a0over\u00a0320,000 travel enthusiasts<\/b>\u00a0from around the world.<\/p>

My channels are currently followed by over million<\/strong>\u00a0followers and readers<\/b>\u00a0from around the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How did I start traveling?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Traveling has been an important part of my life since an early childhood. Visiting many different places seemed to be quite natural. For all these years it has been taking different forms. There was a time for family trips, language camps, self-exploration, but also for studying and working in different countries. I have been on\u00a06\u00a0continents\u00a0<\/strong>and in over\u00a010<\/b>0 countries\u00a0<\/strong>so far (check out destinations I have visited<\/a><\/strong>)<\/a>.<\/p>

Professionally,\u00a0I\u2019m a social psychologist<\/strong>\u00a0and I completed my PhD studies. I\u2019ve always loved science. Especially, cross-cultural psychology was something that pushed me forward to another places. I wanted to know more, observe more and understand more about human behavior. I\u2019ve been doing research all over the world and it was one of the reasons for traveling.<\/p>

I took part in student exchange in South Korea <\/strong><\/a>(Konkuk University in Seoul) and Italy\u00a0<\/strong>(Universita degli Studi di Firenze in Florence). From that time, I knew that studying and working abroad it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to explore the world. So I decided to go for more. I got government scholarships for my research in Japan\u00a0<\/strong>(Osaka University), United States\u00a0<\/strong>(College William&Mary in Williamsburg, VA) and Australia\u00a0<\/strong>(Macquarie University in Sydney). In the meantime I took part in many scientific conferences and projects e.g. in\u00a0South Africa<\/strong>, California\u00a0<\/strong>and Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>

For last few years I had a chance to live, study and work for a longer period of time, among others, in the\u00a0United States, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico and Sri Lanka<\/strong> (if you are wondering how can I afford traveling, click <\/em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How did I ended up as a fit traveler?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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To answer this question I have to take you back about 25 years ago :)\u00a0I was 5 years old when my mom surrendered to my begging and signed me up to dance classes. It quickly turned out that it was not a momentary caprice of a child but a love atthefirst sight (more precisely \u2013 love at first step), because I stayed in the dance group for 12 years.\u00a0 It was a Polish folk dance group. Contrary to what it looks like, Polish folk dances are incredibly difficult and based on ballet techniques, so learning the steps and the right way to dance them correctly takes a lot of time. From my dancing experience I can tell youthat Polish folk dances wereone of the most difficult I have ever practiced.<\/p>

Being a part of such a huge and professional dance group meant a lot of sacrifice. We had trainings 2-3 times a week (before shows even more often). In the weekends, we often had gigs on the biggest scenes of Poland. Many times we also did tours around the world. So, already as a little kid I had to learn discipline and consistency. I understood that if you want to be good at something you have to sacrifice. As a child I combined school with dance classes and shows. Many times I missed my friends\u2019 birthday parties, because I had to be at a concert. For a kid in an elementary school those were really big things. Nobody forced me to be in the group, I had this inner drive to dance since I was a little kid. Those life lessons came naturally and I had to learn how to choose what\u2019s important in life.<\/p>

When I was 15 years old I saw the movie\u00a0Dirty dancing: Havana Nights\u00a0<\/em>and I fell for it! I have fallen in love with Latino rhythms and salsa and I decided to swich from Polish folk dances to Latino. It was a huge boom for salsa in Poland and I, sailing on this wave, dived into this climate. For the next 7 years I was a member of few dance groups, which performed on a professional level. I danced salsa, Brazilian samba and other variations. If I thought before, that I had to roll up my sleeves to combine dancing with my school, I was wrong. So wrong. Actually, since the moment I\u2019ve begun dancing professionally, the hard part began.<\/p>

I was not a child anymore, whose absence could be excused by mommy. During my high school and part of my college I needed to combine intensive trainings, shows and tours with studying. Let\u2019s just add night shifts as a waitress or as an intern in some newspapers. I didn\u2019t have free time, I just jumped between work, studies and training room. I didn\u2019t go to the parties, I never spent hours watching TV or playing games. And I never regretted it, not even for a small moment. I loved dancing with all my heart, I loved my intensive life, even though it was overloaded to the limits. This time taught me control over my own body, what high self-esteem means, surpassing my own limits and finally the conviction that if you want something really badly, you\u2019ll always find a way to make it come true.<\/p>

I\u2019ve worked a lot and I earned quite a good living, so I could afford to save some cash for my second biggest passion \u2013 travelling.\u00a0When I was 22 I had to choose whether I wanted to go to scholarships in\u00a0South Korea<\/strong>\u00a0and later to\u00a0Italy<\/strong>\u00a0or to stay in Poland and be able to fulfill and develop my passion for dancing. To be honest, it didn\u2019t take me long to decide and I staked everything on education, development and academic career. It was one of the best decisions in my life, as it opened for me the possibility to develop, learn and travel all over the world \u2013 where I really belong.<\/p>

Although I stopped dancing on stages, I never resigned from doing sports. I just found another way to continue doing what I loved.\u00a0I started to jog and work out intensively at gyms. It has become my passion and part of my everyday life. Being always on the road, studying or working abroad haven\u2019t changed it. For many years I have been active in sports in every place on Earth and nothing was able to break this rhythm. For me travels are not an obstacle in training and staying fit but more of a value added, because they let me stay creative and workout in various, new places. This combination of my two passions \u2013 sport and travelling\u2013 gave birth to my Travel and Keep Fit blog. It has also lead me to the place, where I am now in my dream job \u2013 travelling, keeping fit and inspiring people all over the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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I’ve always been a person who had a plan for everything. Until I got dengue in Thailand (the whole story here: How I almost died of dengue in Thailand<\/strong><\/a><\/em>). This disease has overvalued my approach to life and health. I don’t think I’m untouchable anymore. But it hurt me painfully that life is fragile and not infinite. Cliche you will say. It may be, but you really have to be on its border to understand it.<\/p>\n

I began to appreciate what I have even more. Enjoy small things and take advantage of all opportunities. And health became the most important for me. I take care of myself and my body. You often ask me where I get motivation to train and eat healthy. This is the reason. I know what it means when the body is too weak.<\/p>\n

I still have plans ahead and lots of goals to accomplish, but I don’t postpone things for later and for better time. If I feel I want to do something or try something, I just do it. I try to live the most “here and now”, believing that the best moment is happening right now. That’s why I love challenges, adventures and collect experiences that are unique. So don’t be surprised that I’m parachuting in Florida (here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>), learning to fly (here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>) or riding a motorcycle in Nepal (here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n

I don’t have time to waste, and I want to squeeze my life as much I can. During my travels I am always looking for challenges, e.g. Muay Thai in Thailand<\/a><\/strong>, horse riding in the mountains in New Zealand<\/strong><\/a> or trekking to the Perito Moreno glacier<\/strong><\/a> in Argentina. Everything that is exciting and allows me to be close to the nature and discover the world (you can find all inspirations in Outdoor adventures<\/a> <\/strong>section<\/em>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can you expect from Travel and Keep Fit? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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On the blog I share my observations and impressions about the places I have been to, amazing lifetime experiences, love for nature and natural wonders, as well as reflections on culture and people from around the world. I’ll show you how to organize a trip by yourself, reach places far from mass tourism and experience unique things in the most unusual places on our globe.<\/span><\/p>

When I started\u00a0Travel and Keep Fit, I believed with all my heart that I could create something that would help and inspire others. Even those who are still hesitating, afraid or think they are insufficient to have the life they dream about – whether in terms of traveling, studying abroad or trying something crazy, what everyone advises against. \u00a0<\/p>

I’ve heard all my life that something can’t be done, because it’s impossible. I have never listened and thanks to that I am in a place where I don\u2019t regret anything and I don\u2019t believe in the words “it is impossible”. Now, my mission is to show you that in life we don\u2019t have to give up anything, and traveling is not an obstacle againts other passions. You don’t have to give up your life to travel the world, but you can make it a part of your reality. I believe that everything in life is achievable, although sometimes some things just take more time and commitment. \u00a0<\/p>

Feel free to check out what I have for you:<\/p>

BLOG:<\/strong>\u00a0travelandkeepfit.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

INSTAGRAM:<\/strong> @travel_and _keep_fit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FACEBOOK:<\/strong> @travelandkeepfit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

YOUTUBE:<\/strong> @travelandkeepfit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

XOXO,\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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