empowerment – politics – self care
As many of you may know, I have been flitting back and forth between Australia and New Zealand for some time now. My love for NZ was sparked by my first trip there, an impromptu holiday booked with a work friend through Contiki. We came over in January of 2016 for two weeks of adventure [...]
Japan is an incredibly efficient nation, and coming here for the first time, I didn't know what to expect! Being a typical half organised- half unorganised traveller, I dutifully watched YouTube videos about how to catch the trains, all whilst my bag sat unpacked beside me. After spending a month across Tokyo, Kyoto and Yatsugatake, [...]
Today I begin my journey back home to Australia, and I just want to briefly reflect on some personal moments and thoughts from my time here in Japan. Travelling is one of my great passions. I love being in a foreign country, experiencing it's unique culture, and learning more not only about a new place, [...]
What is your word, and how does it influence you to live authentically?
Honestly, for the vast majority of my life, I was never a person who enjoyed long distance activities. I always lived at a fast pace; whether it was through running (both physically, and metaphorically- like running away from responsibilities and having to eat fruit) or rapidly stress-drinking as much vodka as possible before the taxi [...]
Someone once said to me that "Home is where the heart is". I'm sure that Elvis said it too, and probably people far before his time, but the point is, it's a pretty common expression. It's also a concept that I have long understood on a superficial level, but have only just come to feel [...]
The Wild Wellness Series 