Last year, while part of a Next Level Healer training, I connected with Jessica Madenford, aka Jess. After having visited my website, she invited me to her podcast. An invitation, I happily accepted. Jess’s questions took me back to the pivotal moments and changes in my life, all of which contributed to and guided me towards what I am doing now.
Here is what Jess wrote about our conversation:

What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition… and finally trust the quiet inner voice calling you toward something more?

We’re talking about how travel can become a portal for healing…

How sacred places and energy work can awaken profound transformation…

And why learning to trust yourself may be the most important journey you ever take.

Monique shares her incredible story of leaving behind the life she thought she was supposed to live, following intuitive nudges across the world, and ultimately creating transformational healing retreats in Egypt.

If you’ve been craving more trust in yourself…
More alignment in your path…
Or a reminder that it’s safe to be fully who you are…

You’re not going to want to miss this one.

New episode released today on the Creative by Nature Podcast! Thank you @Monique Teggelove!

If Jess’s words left you curious, you also have the option to download the file here: Trusting Your Inner Compass: How Travel and Energy Work Transform the Soul With Monique Teggelove
Or you can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart Radio.

For more information about Jess and her work, visit the Journey to Here website.

Having cut short my time on Stewart Island, I now have time to explore the trails on the west coast of the southern island. The Kepler Track is among the most famous in this part of the country. Having become very popular, the huts need to be booked in advance through the DOC. It is a bit different from what I prefer, but if I want to experience this track, which is known for its natural beauty, then I have to surrender to the circumstances. So, huts are booked and off I go.

It is a beautiful sunlit day when I set out on the Kepler track. Ideal circumstances for both hikers and trail runners. The hike takes me along the shore of Lake Te Anau, where I enjoy the gentle sounds of the water. I walk through beautiful forest and during the day there is quite a bit of climbing to do. Once I am walking above the tree line I feel an incredible expanse and freedom. Today too I experience listening to the immense silence. I love it, and I am not at all surprised that I see many heart-shaped rocks along the path. The atmosphere is quite special here.

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Have you experienced times when it just doesn’t work to do the things on your to-do list?
The past month or so has been very much like that for me.
No matter how hard I tried, many of the tasks on my list didn’t get done.
Life asked me to surrender to the flow. Even more than I was already used to.

“Do not worry about having to write a Substack post. There are other priorities”, Yeshua spoke to me during a channeled message late March.
I could feel the truth in his words. Yet, day after day I kept writing it down on my to-do list. And evening after evening I had to conclude that it again hadn’t happened.
Despite Yeshua’s wise and true words, the first week without writing felt a bit crunchy. I even felt slightly guilty. Wasn’t I letting down my subscribers?
No, I was assured. Instead, I would be letting myself down, if I continued trying to force myself to write while life was asking me to use my time and energy differently. I had tried and it didn’t work. There was no need to again sit down and stare at a blank sheet, while I felt too tired to even figure out what to write about.

We are living in unprecedented times. The frequency on the planet is rising to new levels. Things are no longer as before. At least not for me. And maybe not for you too. Time may feel fluid. You may experience physical (or non-physical) discomfort. Today may feel like a nice lazy summer day, while tomorrow brings an energetic autumn storm. The collective energies can shift rapidly, and bring up whatever is ready to be seen: outdated beliefs, old habits & patterns and chances for healing, for instance.
Change comes with chaos. Not just in the outer world. The inner world is being shaken up as well.

Not everybody is ready for or willing to face what is presenting itself.
Not every soul has chosen to adapt to the higher energies in their current earthly presence.

For a long time already, Yeshua has focused on guiding me, and on preparing me for what lays ahead, both personally and collectively. Sometimes he shares about specific events or situations. Mostly, he guides me towards deeper layers of surrender, understanding, letting go, not being attached to the outcome and on keeping the focus on my path rather than on the outside world.

If one thing has become clear to me it is, that continuing to do what worked well before has no longer a guaranteed outcome.
Shifting with the energies and surrendering to a whole new level of going with the flow is being asked of me, and I wholeheartedly do so.

Upcoming events

July 2026: individual and group energy sessions at Lorelei festival
October 2026: Siwa Retreat
February 2027: Siwa Art & Healing Retreat w/ Krijnie Beyens

Upon return from last month’s Siwa Retreat, I didn’t even have to ask myself whether or not there will be a next one. I instantly knew there will be. I just had to sit down and feel out the dates. And so I did.
It is with joy that I share that the dates for the next have been set.

Are you wondering if a Siwa Retreat is for you?
You hold the answer within. If one way or the other you feel drawn to knowing more about it, it may be a clear sign.
Maybe this post came to your attention without you looking for it. A spirit guide or your higher self may have guided you towards it.
If joining the retreat is for you, you will feel the call, one way or the other. The call to read on, or the call to reach out to me and learn more about it.

We are living in demanding and, for many, challenging times. Your nervous system may feel like it is under constant pressure or even attack. The outside world may feel chaotic. You may even feel overwhelmed with all that’s going on in the world.
More than ever, it is asked of us to take time out. Allowing yourself quiet time, time to relax, to go inward and / or to heal, is beyond precious.

There are no must-do’s during the retreat. It is all about you honoring you and what you need. I facilitate, take care of practicalities and offer energy sessions to support you and your process. All you have to do, is surrender to the flow, and trust that everything happens for you at the perfect right time.

Curious about the dates and wanting to know more about what to expect when joining me to Siwa? Take a look at the Retreats page, where you’ll also find video impressions and testimonials from the previous retreats.

Ready to receive detailed information or to schedule a call? Send me a message at mo@moniqueteggelove.com
I look forward to hearing from you.

P.S. Places are limited. Secure your spot at early bird pricing.

New Zealand is more than the northern and southern islands: a boat trip or flight further South is Stewart Island. With only four hundred inhabitants it happens quite regularly that there are more visitors than locals on the island. The population manages to make some money from tourism, while maintaining the typical small community atmosphere. Everybody knows one another, including all the peculiarities and bad manners. Whenever there’s something going on, a harmonious solution is always found. On this island - where doors remain unlocked at night - there is only one village and many square kilometres of pure nature.
I had my heart set on the ten-day North-West Trail along the coast. My entire being became alive, just by reading about it. I had spent long hours calculating how much food and gas canisters I would need for ten days. It would be quite an adventure, and not without risks; the trail is well-known for the abundance of mud, which can make hiking more difficult. Not to mention the sand flies, whose bites are rather annoying. That is the trail I want to do. No well-trodden paths, but a true nature hike and being entirely left to my own devices.

The weeks before my arrival on Stewart Island were marked by pouring rain as a couple of storms swept across the island. Nevertheless, I arrive with everything I need for a ten-day trek. I just need to stock up on gas canisters on the island, as these are not allowed on the ferry. I am having the jitters just thinking about the challenge I have set for myself.

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“My wife and I have arguments every two or three days”, he says, adding that it never used to be like that. His face expresses sadness.
“Money. Every time it is about money… We already have stopped eating meat. I understand that even the price of tomatoes goes up. But what can I do?”, he sighs.

It has been quite a few years since I crossed paths with him at his workplace a few times. Upon seeing me recently, he surprised me by greeting me with a “Welcome back, Monika.”
While our conversations back in the years were mainly limited to greetings, I now stop for a moment. Remembering both my face and my name did the trick.
He tells me about the changes in the environment. His face lights up, when he shares how as a young boy he used to play in the sand of the Giza plateau. That he would spend quiet evening hours behind the pyramids under the starry sky. How the commercialization of the historical site has led to it being surrounded by fences. No longer accessible for the local people. The smile fades from his face when he mentions that his children will never be able to experience this, even though his family has been living in the area for generations.

As in many other countries, the costs of living in Egypt have more than doubled over just the past year. For the vast majority of people the rise in salary is nowhere near the inflation rate. Nowadays, for many, salaries do not even cover the costs of food for their family. Let alone the costs for housing, clothing, medical care, schooling et cetera. For an average Egyptian employee it has basically become impossible to live on one salary.
Paying the relatively small fee for locals to enter the Giza plateau with his children, to show them his childhood playground, is out of reach.

I am aware that this man has a few tricks / ‘mistakes’ upon his sleeve to overcharge people for services. While I do not agree with or justify these kinds of actions, I do understand what causes them.
It is not only greed or power that leads people away from what they know to be just. Despair does the same. To make sure the children are fed, one can easily become a modern style thief.

“One day there will be another revolution”, he says in a soft voice.
I sense that he considers it almost a fact. Unavoidable. The day may come when the people no longer accept the situation they are in.
“I will not be part of it,” he adds, shaking his head.
After the 2011 revolution, a law was passed making protesting illegal. Who would take care of his family if he loses his life or goes to prison? He won’t risk that.
He sighs, accepting that the arguments with his wife will continue and possibly become more frequent. Accepting that the ways he uses to increase his income are affecting his mental and emotional well-being. Praying even more, hoping that God will understand and forgive him. That he will be spared the karma of his actions.

His story is the story of many around the world.
Faith that walking a straight path will be rewarded has faded.
Faith in and respect for leaders has been lost.
Faith in their own capacities and abilities is gone as well.
Instead of living from the heart, they have ended up living and acting from a worried mind.

It is not my job to judge him or his path.
I can look with compassion at the man, who has gone astray to take care of his family’s needs.

May the energy of spring and the lengthening of the days contribute to more joy, love, compassion and peaceful thoughts.

Siwa, you were beautiful. Once again you managed to surprise me.
This time you were even more special. From the colorful Ramadan decorations to the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the holy month, you were a blessing.

If you have been following me for a while, you may have noticed that the Siwa Oasis has a special place in my heart. I have visited it often over the past 3+ years and it has become my go-to-place to recharge, heal and be. The desert sand, the salt, the waters and the historical places all offer their own unique frequency and quality to whoever travels the distance to the oasis.

This time I had the joy of bringing along three beautiful souls to the oasis for a retreat. To have them experience the gifts so generously offered by nature. To provide them with a safe container for their experiences. And to support their processes with energy sessions.
I feel grateful for the confidence they have given me. I do not take it for granted that people join me on a tour or retreat or take part in energy sessions. It feels extra special that each of them came directly or indirectly through a previous participant.
I am equally grateful for the people in Siwa. From the team at our accommodation to the tuktuk and minivan drivers, each of them contributed their qualities, services and positive vibes.

There was joy and laughter. At times tears flowed. And there was a beautiful creative flow. I love how each group has its own unique aspects, the interaction between the participants, the common ground, and the soul level connections. There are no coincidences when it comes to a group. We are naturally drawn to a place or time to (re)connect. It is a true joy to facilitate such meetings.

Is Siwa calling you too? Stay tuned.
I am feeling the next Siwa Retreat may take place in autumn. Possibly in October.

For the past couple of weeks, the energies have been intense and they continue to be. Many of us are feeling the effects in our physical bodies and/or are experiencing disrupted sleep patterns. The effect of the energies is also visible and palpable in the outside world, from disasters in nature to conflicts.

Everything is energy. Literally, every-thing has a frequency, a vibration, including words. When something has a frequency higher than ours, it offers us a chance to lift up or heal us. Lower vibrations on the other hand can pull us down, make us sick, lead to depression, negative emotions et cetera.
What we connect our energetic field with, is what influences our thoughts, feelings and well-being.

In times like these, we easily get carried away by all that is coming to us. Media play an important role in this.
For me, this is a reason why I do not watch the news or read newspapers. I rarely listen to the radio. Sometimes, while driving, I turn it on. Never for long. Within minutes I feel my physical body reacting to it, and not in a pleasant way.
I make conscious choices of what I allow into my energy field. Don’t get me wrong, I am not denying that there is a lot going on. There is. However, instead of allowing it to lower my frequency and to pull me down, I focus on what I can influence: my inner peace.

Our deeds, thoughts and words matter.
What we give energy to matters.
What and who we connect with in the outer world matters.
It all affects what we contribute to the collective field.

High frequencies are pouring in. They are made available for us by the higher realms. It is up to each of us to decide what kind of energy to connect with.
The choice is yours.
Do you focus on inner peace?
Are you inviting in the high frequencies?
Or do you focus on the lower frequencies in the outer world?

For the next ten days, my focus is on the Siwa Retreat. My guests are on the way to the hotel, while I am writing this.
In the high frequencies of the Siwa oasis, our energy will go to healing, relaxing (body and mind), connection and joy. I am feeling excited for the days ahead.

— Frank A. Clark

When Moses dropped me a message that Dave and Ulla would be walking the Camino to Santiago again, and that Dave would celebrate his birthday on the Way of Saint James, he added ‘and you have to be there too’. It was a statement rather than a question.
Surely it was no coincidence that I was at that time planning a trip to Portugal to go diving and exploring the country. The thought of walking the Camino Portuguese from Porto to Santiago de Compostela had already crossed my mind. Now I just had to time it a bit, so I could meet Dave, Ulla and Moses somewhere along the Camino Frances on May 13th.

On 26 April I arrive in Porto and head to the cathedral. In my guidebook it says that this is the place where I can get a pilgrim’s passport. Locals manage to send me to two other churches before I finally arrive at the cathedral.
The sacristan looks at me in surprise. Not having a clue what I ask for he calls in the help from a colleague, who refers me again to someone else. The latter sets out in search for the needed document and returns to me with the message that there are no more official pilgrims’ passports.

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Friday the 13^th, I love it. I always have.
Maybe that is why I chose this auspicious day-number combination to start this lifetime. Or did I choose it as a Divine trigger? As a way of reminding myself that this day is about the energy of the Divine feminine?
Either way: Happy Friday the 13^th
But, that’s not what today’s post is about. As happy as I am about today being Friday the 13^th, I am even more excited about the start of the Fire Horse Year on February 17^th.

My excitement is not shared by all. I recently read a post on Facebook from a beautiful soul hating to be part of the spiritual community, because of the constant pressure on social media about all the have-to’s related to the Year of the Snake and the Year of the Fire Horse.

To be honest, until a few months ago, I wasn’t even aware of it being a Snake Year. Whether it is Chinese, Western or any other type of astrology, planetary constellations and zodiac signs say something about the energies available to us. The energies can support us on our path, and it is up to each of us if we connect to and flow with them.
Looking back, I can say that I made good use of the energy of the past year. Whenever there was an opportunity to heal or grow, I seized it. I just spent over three weeks in the beautiful Siwa oasis, exchanging energy sessions with my teacher.
Not because of outer pressure.
Not because of the fact that the end of the Snake Year was drawing near.
But because both of us had felt it: 2026 is going to be massive.
We knew that we needed to - and were ready to - let go of everything that no longer served us. We dived deep, session after session, preparing ourselves for where our paths may take us this year.
Going with the flow of the energies and listening to the promptings of my soul, I have been doing a fair bit of shedding. I am deeply grateful for the energies offered by the Year of the Snake.

And now, the Fire Horse in me is raring to go.
For the past few months, an inner excitement has been building.
I was born in a Fire Horse Year, maybe that’s why I so strongly feel its energies.
Acceleration.
Freedom.
Fast pace.
Opportunities.
Quick shifts.
Beyond imagination.
Intensity and excitement going hand in hand.

Connecting to the incoming energies of the Fire Horse, my heart is shining and there is a smile on my face.
There is curiosity about what this year has in store for me.
And there is a deep knowing: I am ready for and willing to set out on a wild ride.
Regardless of where it will take me.

Do you also feel the call to let go of what no longer serves you?
Then join me to the magical Siwa oasis:

I was prompted to share the below message today. It was shared with me in April 2022 and part of the information specifically refers to the effects of the 2020-2021 events on the younger generations. It is a powerful message about energy pouring in (which has been an ongoing process) and the role of the younger generations in the global shift.
Many of the children being born these days, and over the past few decades, are bright souls, who are incarnating with a mission to support the global shift and co-create the New.

”Much energy is flowing to the earth these days.
While it is referred to as solar flares, it is in fact energy coming from the higher realms. Galactic support for the frequency change on earth and in human beings.

This can feel uncomfortable for many of you, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion, inexplicable headaches and even dis-ease. All of this is temporary, for the time needed by your body (and being) to shift with the energies.

In these times of change, it is of the utmost importance to honor your body’s needs in terms of rest, exercise and nutrition. While the worldwide events go faster and faster, you are asked to slow down, to integrate and to embody the new frequencies.

Do children experience these changes as well?
Some do, but most children were born with bodies, already prepared for the higher frequencies. For most of them the current process is easy on the physical body.
Their main challenge is to deal with the trauma caused by the restrictions they have experienced in recent years.
The lack of freedom, lack of physical contact, fear, feelings of separation and the guilt put on them for being responsible for other people’s health.
Many of them have gotten so used to wearing face masks that they either feel uncomfortable without and/or are dealing with the effects of a lack of oxygen.

While all of them have chosen to be here, most have forgotten about this soul-level decision, and many feel victim of the situation.
There are no victims, only beings who have soul level agreements and contracts.
It is up to the human beings, who can see what is going on, to play a conscious role in the lives of our precious children.
They are the future, and they are the ones who will be creating the new earth.
Your generation is in charge of the strong foundation, on which the children can build the new reality on earth.

Many strong and pure souls have incarnated to fulfil the next step of the global plan.
Plan indeed.
Plan in the beautiful sense of the word.
Divine Plan.

Humanity will need these powerful youngsters, who will lead and guide from the heart.
All of them were born into the family fitting the role(s) they have chosen to take on in this lifetime.
May their parents remember that they agreed to guiding these highly advanced souls through their dependent years.

May these parents understand that their children are also their teachers.”

This message was shared with me by a higher dimensional consciousness, that chose not to be labeled with a name. I received the message on 20 April 2022.
I served as the channel to bring this message to you.

If one of the above questions has been on your mind, this post is for you.

My tours and retreats are a bit different from others offered in Egypt. They are in line with what I love doing, and aligned with what I am guided to do.
They are for you, if you resonate with the energy. If you feel the inner call, the tour / retreat can offer you more than an experience. It can offer a breakthrough, a chance to step out of your comfort zone, clearing the way for a step forward on your path.
They are a combination of (a few) well-known sites, less-visited and hidden gems, a local touch and energy sessions.

March Siwa Retreat

This second Siwa Retreat has all the good things of the first retreat plus an extra day in the magical oasis for even more quality time and experiences.

This time, the retreat is taking place during the month of Ramadan. A conscious choice. The holy month comes with a special vibe, a calm and serene energy, inviting you into stillness. The energies and quiet surroundings will support the journey within and the connection with your intuition and inner knowing. The Ramadan energies also support healing.

Treasure Trove Egypt

The most asked question with regard to this tour is whether there will be another one.
The answer is that I don’t know. Could I schedule one? I probably could, but it is not how I work and live. It is my intention to be of service for the highest good of the collective. Therefore, my tours are crafted and scheduled, following my intuition and higher guidance.
I admit that I was quite baffled when - with only three months to go - my guides encouraged me to prepare an April tour. I trust their guidance, and know that they ask me to do so for a good reason. Whoever is meant to join, will one way or the other find the information and feel the call.
Back to the question: There may be a next one. This could just as well be the last Treasure Trove tour.

This second Treasure Trove tour has an extra day for the camel trek, making it a total of five days and six nights in the western desert. More time to unwind and align with the pace of the desert and the camels.

In Luxor I have been able to book a guesthouse, which is situated along a quiet street. Only a short walk away from shops, restaurants and the River Nile. No other guests, just our group.

Recently, a spiritually connected guide was brought on my path. I feel blessed that he has agreed upon being our Luxor and Aswan guide for this April tour. With decades of experience in the temples, he has gathered incredible knowledge about the energies of the sacred sites, and he is looking forward to sharing it with you.

Beside joining the full tour, there is the option of joining part of it. The first part covers Cairo and the western desert, the second part Luxor and Aswan.

If you feel the call to join this second Treasure Trove Egypt tour, you can still secure your spot at the early bird rate.

Last but not least, prices in Egypt - both for locals and visitors - have steadily been rising over the past few years, and may continue to do so in the time ahead. If there is going to be another retreat or tour, I may not be able to offer it at the current rates.

Are you not sure yet, if this spring’s retreat or tour is for you? Feel free to reach out and schedule a call. It is a good way to feel if my energy resonates with you, and I am more than happy to answer your questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
You can reach me at mo@moniqueteggelove.com

It is November 2008 when I decide to go hiking on New Zealand’s northern island. There are so many treks that I have a hard time choosing; the more I read, the more difficult it gets. Finally I decide to go hike the Matemateaonga Track. The four-day trek leads from the inland to the Wanganui River. Only two boat companies offer to pick up hikers near the last hut on the trek and I start making phone calls to gather information and prices. One company is not operating this time of year. The other one is asking an impressive amount of money to pick me up because it is not yet high season. They kindly add that hikers are hard to please and that they are never on time at the meeting point. Since there are no other boat guests scheduled, it would need to be a private trip. In a harsh voice they tell me in no uncertain terms that they will not wait a second for me, if I am not waiting for them at the meeting point at the agreed upon time. There not being cell phone reception on the track, it will be impossible to communicate with the boat company from the moment I set out walking. The phone call leaves me feeling anxious. Even worse, it leaves me with the feeling that they might not even be making an effort to pick me up, even if I would be willing to pay the exorbitant price. I may need to change to another route.

“Monique, just walk two days in and two days back out. You will of course not be doing the entire track this way, but at least you will be in nature for four days. I can drop you off and pick you up”, the friend where I am staying, offered.

Deeper and deeper we drive into the countryside. We have left the tarmac road a while ago and are now driving on a gravel road. Dust clouds indicate where we come from. We are out of cellphone range for over an hour already. According to the map we are on the right road.  And then all of a sudden we see the sign marking the start of the track and a couple of worn-out hiking boots attached to a fence. No doubt about it, this is where I need to be.

Butterflies in my belly; the usual healthy pre-trip jitters, especially when I set out on my own. Knowing that I will be out of reach contributes to it. It also makes me laugh; this is not my first solo hike, where I will be out of reach.
“Are you sure?”, my friend asks.

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More and more people are hearing the call to visit Egypt.
Are you one of them?
Is Sekhmet knocking on your door?
Do you feel drawn to the magical Siwa oasis?
Are you fascinated by the ancient temples?
Do you like to go off the beaten tracks?
Are you interested in feeling the energies of Egypt’s sacred sites?
Do you wish to connect with your inner gems; with your gift to the world?
Is treating yourself to quiet time on your wish list?
If any of the above questions rings true, I invite you to read on.

There is so much more to Egypt than the history books tell us.
To me, Egypt is not about historical dates; it is about connecting to its energies, about feeling and experiencing. And that is what I like to share with you.
Back in the years, when I was a travel agent in Mali, I was always looking for the so-called hidden gems. I love to explore, connect to the energies of land and sites, go off the beaten tracks and experience local life and cuisine.
For the past four years I have been called to many corners of Egypt, exploring its gems. Time has come to share my love for Egypt and its gems with you, if you feel the call.

It is my pleasure to inform you that I am now taking bookings for the second edition of the Siwa Retreat and the Treasure Trove Egypt tour.

Siwa Retreat Egypt

Wednesday 4 - Saturday 14 March 2026

If you feel the call for quiet time, the wish to lighten your load, the longing to treat yourself and/or to heal, let the energies of the Siwa oasis to assist you.
The Siwa Retreat is all about going with your flow and honoring your needs.
This Egypt retreat offers energy sessions and leisure activities, allowing you to connect with the nourishing and healing energies of the desert land and its waters.
The retreat has a spiritual, nourishing and healing focus. It invites you to slow down and journey within. It is not a regular sightseeing trip.

Group size: 8 participants
Price: from € 1,388 per person

Are you ready to prioritize your needs?

To receive extensive information or to schedule a call, send me a message at: mo@moniqueteggelove.com
I look forward to hearing from you, and to answering your questions.

Treasure Trove Egypt

Friday 3 – Sunday 19 April 2026

Do you feel like you are on the brink of something new? Or longing for it? If you wish to expand your being, to unearth your gems, to (re)connect with your inner treasures and to reclaim your lost soul aspects, join me to Egypt to connect with its sacred land and sites.
The Treasure Trove Egypt tour consists of two parts, which can be booked together for the full experience, or as separate parts.
In part one we connect with the energies of the pyramids and sphinx of the Giza plateau, before we travel into the western desert for a camel trek. By road we travel from the desert through the southern oasis to Luxor.
Part two of the tour covers Luxor and Aswan, where we visit ancient sites. Apart from a few well-known temples, we visit the less-visited and less-known gems. Each site offers its unique energy.
This trip has a spiritual touch and invites you to journey within. It is not a regular sightseeing trip.

Group size: 8 participants
Price: from € 3,490 (full tour)

Are you ready for a transformative journey through Sacred Land?

To receive extensive information or to schedule a call, send me a message at: mo@moniqueteggelove.com
I look forward to hearing from you, and to answering your questions.

Situated along the North Coast and home to a vast sea port, the second largest city of Egypt is a bustling place. Day or night, you will always find people around. Alexandria is Egypt beyond the tourist crowds; a place to experience local life and the city’s unique energy. Not surprisingly, it thanks its name to Alexander the Great. Greek, Roman and Italian influences can still be found in the architecture of the neighborhoods once inhabited by the international communities.
Eskandria, as it is called locally called, is not for the faint at heart. It does not offer quiet and calm. Yet, there is something to the coastal city that makes it well-worth a visit.

“Why do you like Alexandria?”, is a question that I have been asked on more than one occasion while visiting other parts of Egypt.
There is something about the town’s energy. It is different. Yes, of course, all parts of Egypt have their own unique energy and vibe, and as such Alexandria is no exception. Yet, it is different. The locals will tell you that they are not like other Egyptians. And they are proud of it. An Alexandrian at heart will always veer back to his / her beloved city and express its unique hospitality.

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You may know the saying ‘Life is what happens, when you’re busy making other plans’. Count on this to be more and more true as we move forward. You can try to schedule and plan ahead, yet, it may not always work out as you had initially thought.

One of the things that the higher dimensions have extensively trained me in, is going with the flow. Mastering the art of flowing is not just valuable. It may get kind of essential in the time to come.

On Sunday morning, I thought I would be flying to Egypt the next day. That same afternoon, I was notified by the airline that my outbound flight would be delayed with a few hours. On Monday morning I found out the airline had moved the connecting flight forward with two days. I quite enjoyed the idea of spending these days in Istanbul. The joy wasn’t long lived. In the late morning the airline informed me that my outbound flight was cancelled due to heavy snow.
Not only was I not flying out, they didn’t even reschedule my flight. I was given the choice to either change or cancel my booking.

On the phone with a friend, smiling over the sequence of changes, we were suddenly handed a profound piece of information about our shared path. Even though we hadn’t seen it coming, we instantly felt it to be right.
Instead of being on my way to Egypt, I found myself in The Netherlands; in awe about the information revealed to us when we least expected it. I also felt a bit overwhelmed. Gratefully, I embraced the quiet, introspective energy of the snow to let it all sink in.

Expecting the unexpected may seem to be more common and profound in my life than it is in yours. Yet, it may happen to you as well. Timelines have shifted, an acceleration is happening and it will affect many. There is no holding onto how things used to work or how we would like them to work. We are being asked to move forward on the path of least resistance: with ease and grace, with the flow and willing to follow higher guidance.

Inshallah, I will be flying to warmer surroundings tomorrow. Interestingly, not to the destination I would have flown to on Monday. My guides pointed me in another direction. It feels right. While not yet entirely clear, I know it is a step forward on my path. I allow it to unfold. I am going with the flow, and I am willing to embrace the unexpected.

Do you feel like taking a next step on your path?
Is Egypt calling you?
From 4 to 14 March I am leading the next Siwa Retreat.
The next Treasure Trove Egypt tour is expected to take place in April.
Click on the links below to go to the corresponding page for an impression of last year’s retreat and tour, and for more information.

The end of a year and short winter days offered wonderful circumstances for reflection. It was a great time to look back on what was, and to look forward to what the new year may bring. Or maybe, at least for myself, I should say, it offered time to feel what was and may be.

2025 was quite a year for me. I stepped out of my comfort zone on more than one occasion. I have wondered several times if there is even a comfort zone left.
It was a year in which I stepped more onto the foreground. Literally, by stepping onto the stage in Op Hodenpijl and speaking in front of 150 people. And by leading two groups in Egypt.
Steps forward on my path. A path, that asks of me to go with the flow and to be willing to change. Change in what and how I do things.

2026 feels like a year with energetic whirlwinds and tornados. This morning I literally woke up with the wind of change blowing, rustling to the trees.
We have started a year in which we are being offered chances to move fast forward, using the momentum of the numerological 1-year and of the upcoming Fire Horse year.
In the year ahead we are being asked to no longer hold onto to the world as we know it, to past patterns and trauma, but instead to embody more and more of who we truly are and to leap forward.
It is also a year in which things, activities or people which / who are no longer resonating with our path and with who we are becoming, will disappear from our life, whether we like it or not.
Many of us will be called to step forward in ways we cannot imagine at present. Clearly, we do not yet need to know the ins and outs. Everything will unfold in due time. All that’s asked of us, is to be ready, to create space for the new, to trust the flow and to be willing to go with it.

Asking myself what had to stay behind in 2025 - a 9-year of endings - several things popped up: doubts, disappointments from the past, and writing stories about my travels.
What I do feel as part of my upcoming year is Change, with a capital C indeed. Change in what is shared here, Change in the way I offer energy sessions and even in the Egypt experiences. More about the latter shortly, the next Siwa Retreat is coming up. Stay tuned!

Even though I do not yet know what the changes and shifts in my life will look like, I can feel the energy. Something inside of me is buzzing with expectation. There is an energetic excitement, similar to the feeling of butterflies in my stomach.
It will be nice if the changes come in gentle waves. More probably they will roll in with force. Fast, furious, and in ways my surroundings - and even I - cannot instantly comprehend. And I know that when they arrive, I will allow them in. I will go with the flow and make good use of the wind in my sails.
I am ready, and I am willing to step forward, into the yet unknown.

Dare you step away from what no longer resonates with who you are now, and to move forward on your path with an open heart?

Wishing you a year of joy, laughter, happiness, love, abundance, good health and the courage to step forward on your path. Trust the flow.

As mentioned above, I feel writing travel stories fading away from my life. If you are paid subscriber, who signed up mainly because of my travel stories, please take a moment to feel if the paid subscription is still right for you.

“We are in the final stages of a collective shift, which involved the voluntary participation of many souls for many lifetimes. Many of you are tired. Some of you have lost hope and faith. We want to reassure you, that we are nearing the finish line. We need all of you to hang in and to keep up the good work.

The last battle is being fought. We or better said, you on Earth, are in the so-called darkest hours before dawn. Much of what is told to you is untrue. Much of what is happening is not what it seems to be.

In fact there is so much light on the planet, that it is hard to believe that there are still people, who do not want to see it. Indeed, they do not want to. There are only few left, who cannot see it.
It is the group, who does not want to see or admit what’s going on, who are going back to life as it was before. Pretending nothing has changed, even though nothing is as it was before.

It is therefore that more action is needed to truly awaken them. When I talk about action being needed it is on both sides. They allow the dark to continue their game. When we speak about dark, we mean the remains of what was, as well as the light playing the dark.
Only if people see, what else was in store for them, and when they are willing to acknowledge the evil, things can truly change. It requires free will to enter the golden age, and to build a society from love and light. A society which serves all, and with all serving the collective.

Stay true to what you know and feel to be true. It is an advantage to stay away from so-called mainstream media. Even though, as you know, we are using it to bring forth pieces of truth, much of it is still nonsense. Most of it, I must admit. Humanity can only handle so much at once. All is in perfect Divine order and we are on the highest possible timeline.”

This message was shared with me by a consciousness with a feminine energy in May 2022, who chose not to connect to a name.
There is no linear time in the higher dimensions. What for higher dimensional beings is a now moment, can in fact span many earthly years, hence the reason why we are ‘still’ in the final battle.

Note: these are not my words, nor is it my message. I serve(d) as the channel to bring this message to you.

How it works?
Honestly, I have no clue. I just notice that things that were previously invisible become visible. Let me give you a few examples from my own recent experiences.

“No way”, a friend exclaimed, when I told her that Sekhmet had shown herself to me in the Siwan Oracle temple. “I couldn’t believe it. I must have been there about a hundred times and only last week I noticed her”, she added.
With only days apart both of us were surprised to see the image of Sekhmet on the temple wall. I had been to this temple and to that particular room multiple times over the years and never before had I noticed any decorations.
They are chiseled and damaged, yes, but undeniable. Once I saw Sekhmet, I spotted decorations on both sides of the Holy of the Holiest. The type of decorations found in many of the ancient temples across Egypt, and even in other parts of the world.
How come I had never before noticed them in the Oracle temple?
Is it, as one of my group members mentioned, a matter of having risen to a frequency that allows me to see them? Or was it simply that I had never paid close attention to the walls? If so, then why did my friend have a similar unexpected experience?

Back in 2022, I had often gazed at the beautiful statues in the window of a shop, just around the corner of where I lived in Luxor. Every day I had walked by and on several occasions I had taken pictures of the window. Yet, I had never entered the shop.
Till last October, when I was visiting Luxor with a friend. She had set her mind on taking home a souvenir from Egypt and had found a treasure in this particular shop.
Talking with the shop owner, I had expressed my surprise of not having seen many statues of Bastet in her feminine form.
He turned around, took a statue from the window and placed it carefully in my hands. The moment she touched my skin, I felt the frequency flowing, creating a shiver in my body. Instantly, I felt the connection and I knew she was to be mine. My mind had many reasons not to buy her, but I received a clear message: I needed to commit to her. I put aside reason and surrendered to the deeper knowing. A month later I was back to pick her up.
“Monique, you cannot imagine what happened this past month”, the shop owner welcomed me.
From the moment he had put her back on the shelf with a note Sold – Monique, customer after customer had asked questions.
“Who is Monique?”
“How much did she pay? I will pay more.”
The Bastet statue, which had long been invisible to customers, now had all eyes on her.
“From the moment you paid the deposit, I have had clients every day. I have never had such a good month”, the shop owner shares with me, his eyes expressing a combination of joy, wonder and awe.
Not only had Bastet become visible to many, the shop owner did not surrender to the temptation of more money. He stayed true to his knowing that she had to be with me, and he was rewarded for it.

Is it a coincidence that both Bastet and Sekhmet become more visible in these times of change? Probably not. Both are aspects of the Divine feminine. They embody qualities like power, strength, healing and the purest love.

While chaos is seemingly increasing in the outside world, Light and the Divine feminine are constantly rising to new levels.
Maybe not yet visible to everyone.
Yet, bit by bit they reveal themselves to those ready to see.

May your days become brighter, and
may your inner light shine out into the world,
becoming visible to all around you.

You ask them how they are doing.
The answer is okay, fine or good.
Their tone of voice doesn’t match their words.

They are telling themselves they are happy.
They tell others they are happy.
They ask others to be happy for them.

Deep down inside they know they are not living their best life.
They have turned their back on their true purpose and on people.
They stick to the choices they have made.

Out of convenience.
For the kids.
For the parents
For financial reasons.

Out of fear.
Fear for the unknown.
Fear for the pain, well-hidden, covered up.
Fear for who they truly are.

They are living a lie.
They are lying to themselves and to those around them.
Till one day their bubble bursts and they can no longer look at themselves in the mirror.
They can no longer face the person they pretended to be.
No longer can they live the unfulfilling life of lies.

If this is you, are you going to wait?
Wait for the day it all falls apart in a way you cannot control?
Or are you going to make conscious choices,
trusting that you are supported and guided on your way back to you,
on your way back to your path and purpose?
Knowing that when you choose to live your highest good,
that you are also allowing others to live their highest good.

The above message was shared with me by a higher consciousness a few weeks ago.
Only today was I given the green light to post it. I trust it will find its way to whoever needs to read it.
If this message is for you, know that you are loved, guided and supported.
Sending you love and light for your journey back to who you truly are.