On our recent trip to Bali, we spent some time organising our accommodation in Nusa Lembongan. We were travelling on a budget but we wanted something comfortable, clean, with a swimming pool, good location and of course lovely hosts. I am obsessed with Booking.com, so I spent quite a bit of time researching properties. It […]
Nusa Lembongan – Bali
Finally, after what seems like an eternity, here I am back in the tropics. Back in my natural habitat. Yes, those who know me well, know that I am at my happiest where it’s hot. Almost 2 weeks ago we landed in Bali for a 4-week vacation. It is kind of a strange vacation because, […]
Essential Oils – A New Found Love in Life
I never thought about essential oils as a constant presence in my life, until a few weeks ago. As some of you might already know, this past year has been a year of interesting changes. The biggest and most challenging change of all was our relocation to New Zealand. It did not start very well. […]
Multi-day Hike Essentials for Hiking in New Zealand
Before setting off on a multi-day hike, there are several important multi-day hike essentials you need to organise. Hiking is such a good way to stay healthy. Dom and I have just done a 5-day hike of the Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island. We wanted to be prepared for any eventuality, consequently, we […]
5 Reasons For Travelling – Why Travelling is good for you
There are many reasons for travelling. Travelling is indeed one of the best things (if not the best thing) in the world. Once you start travelling you get hooked. It is like a drug; the more you do it, the more you want to do it. There is no way of travelling that is better […]
6 Tips to Stay Warm During Winter – And Keep your Sanity
The weather has turned very cold and I have had to find ways to stay warm. I arrived back in New Zealand three weeks ago after spending six amazing weeks on holiday. A Much Needed Italian Break I was four weeks in Italy visiting family and friends after three years of absence from my motherland. […]