In Italy, Christmas continues until 6 January which is a national holiday celebrated as the Feast of Epiphany across the country. It marks the end of the Christmas season and celebrated with the birth of baby Jesus to the Magi (known as the three wise men). However, since the fourth century the birth of Jesus was moved to 25 December as we know it today. Continue reading “La Bafana Giorno”
Beginners Guide to Cairns
Cairns is the gateway to the a Great Barrier Reef and popular all year around with visitors and local Queenslanders alike. While international travel is still a fair way off, Australians are taking the opportunity to explore their own country. While in Cairns it is best to get out of the city during the day and explore up and down the coast from the coast through to the rainforests. Continue reading “Beginners Guide to Cairns”
Mindfulness through your Travel Art Journal
Although international travel is still a future thought, domestic travel in most countries is still achievable. For those who want to record their travel memories but are not writers, you may consider documenting your journey in pictures, drawings or other creative designs. Continue reading “Mindfulness through your Travel Art Journal”
Adelaide: The Festival State
Since March, the festival state has been less festive than it usually is with online events taking over from live ones. However, as the weather warms from spring to summer, Adelaide is once more coming alive to reclaim its title of the Festival State. Continue reading “Adelaide: The Festival State”
Living Italian in Adelaide
One way to escape into travel without leaving your country is to immerse yourself in an international movie festival. Over the past two weeks the Italian Film Festival provided that much needed escape to Bella Italia. Continue reading “Living Italian in Adelaide”
Beginner’s Guide to Kangaroo Island
In South Australia you can go overseas without leaving the State. Overseas at least to Kangaroo Island – this means you have to cross a stretch of water by ferry to get there. Once you are there, there is a natural, remote paradise to explore. Kangaroo Island is one of the most popular destinations in South Australia and top of the tourist list. Continue reading “Beginner’s Guide to Kangaroo Island”
Walking the Calming Coast
South Australia is blessed with miles of beautiful, natural and often rugged coastline. Most of them can be found south of Adelaide where the crowds thin out and and at times you can have the beach to yourself. Perfect for self reflection and resetting yourself before or after a busy day. Continue reading “Walking the Calming Coast”
Adelaide’s Theatre Revival
This month the theatre made a comeback in Adelaide after months of lockdown. It was also the month that our historic, heritage listed Her Majesty’s Theatre reopened after months of restoration. It’s grand opening with the State Theatre of South Australia’s production of Gaslight last week saw theatregoers happily return. Continue reading “Adelaide’s Theatre Revival”
Give Yourself Permission to Live a Champagne Life
The only person you need permission from is yourself. You and you alone have the power to choose the life you want to live. As society would have it, your life is planned out for you before you know it. There are expectations that you will follow in the footsteps of those before you or take on a life and job which you may not necessarily feel is for you. But it is never too late to discover the life you want to lead. Continue reading “Give Yourself Permission to Live a Champagne Life”
Goddess of Strength
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”