When doing it tough, having a strong support network around you and something to believe in goes a long way. Coming to terms with the great and sudden changes which have been thrust upon the world can quite literally knock you off the path you had planned. This can result in chaos, leading feelings of confusion, anxiety and uncertainty. Continue reading “Goddess of Strength”
An Alien in Adelaide
Do you ever feel like you may have grown out of the place which you live in? Is your heart in another city, state, or even another country? Lockdown over the past few months has given us an opportunity to reflect on where we are in life. We ask questions of ourselves. And with a second wave waiting in the wings, it may give us time for some deep reflection on what is important in life. Continue reading “An Alien in Adelaide”
Beginners Guide to Darwin
The Top End of Australia is a place of open spaces and natural beauty. You can also experience an authenticity of the oldest Indigenous culture in the world. Australia has opened up a travel triangle between South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory which makes Darwin the perfect destination to add to your post COVID-19 travel list. Continue reading “Beginners Guide to Darwin”
Writing a Travel Journal
Travel journals provide you with a lasting memory of your vacations to refer to over and over again. However, a travel journal is much more than just an account of what you saw, did or ate. Writing a journal is an art and written with all of your senses. Continue reading “Writing a Travel Journal”
Mindful Art
A trip to the Art Gallery is more than just an experience in viewing fine art and sculpture. It is an activity in the art of mindfulness. As you walk through an art gallery, take your time and allow yourself to connect with it. Let yourself get lost in the different genres until you find a piece that speaks to you. Continue reading “Mindful Art”
Five Books to Inspire Post Lockdown Travel
On a cold winter day, there is nothing more relaxing than to curl up with a good book and a hot chocolate (or glass of wine). For travellers, it is a chance to research and read about new destinations to explore. Continue reading “Five Books to Inspire Post Lockdown Travel”
Five Movies to Inspire Post Lockdown Travel
It would seem that international travel is off the cards until at least next year. Yet it does not mean you cannot experience the world through other mediums. Films about travel are one such way of immersing yourself in another destination from the comfort of home. Continue reading “Five Movies to Inspire Post Lockdown Travel”
Benefits of Meditation in our New World
There’s no question the last few months have been difficult as we adjusted to a new way of living. Social media and news sites were flooded with statistics and numbers of COVID cases. Exposure to such information can be overwhelming which has led to an increase in depression and mental illness. I have done my best to avoid reading the latest speculation and alternative news reports which used to pop up in my social media newsfeed. The one thing that has allowed me to switch off and refocus is dedication to my meditation practice each day. Continue reading “Benefits of Meditation in our New World”
Savvy Travellers Packing Guide
Travelling light is always a challenge, especially when you may be travelling through multiple climates. From my first trip more than 20 years ago, I have significantly reduced the amount of luggage needed for my travels. I remember on my first trip to London in the nineties, the big suitcase full of clothes weighing me down as I travelled around the United Kingdom. Continue reading “Savvy Travellers Packing Guide”
Airline Refunds and Future Travel
As soon as borders started to close, airlines began grounding their fleets. This meant travellers were left with no option but to cancel their vacations. Social media soon flooded with protests about airlines who refused to refund airfares in full. Continue reading “Airline Refunds and Future Travel”