“You should live as islands unto yourselves, being your own refuge, seeking no other refuge.” [Selected from the Buddha’s final words] This is a post to empower you; to help you focus on yourself and work on something the Buddha knew only too well – that true happiness comes from within. Not from the latest … More Islands of Happiness
“What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? – it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-by. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” [Jack Kerouac – On The Road] Just because I’ve stopped (read: … More Post-Travel Reflection: Life Goes On
It’s winter in New Zealand, but this morning I sat on my deck for an hour feeling the sun warming my pale skin. Blackbirds were tootling away in the neighbour’s trees. Occasionally I heard cars driving past on the road 114 steps below my house. It seemed like spring had finally arrived and as I … More “The Best Place Is Right Here, This Moment.”
Mindfulness is the new buzzword in healthy living. The problem is that we are all overwhelmed by work, smartphones and the non-stop stress of modern life. Taking the time to practise mindfulness every day is a great way to reconnect with the self, relax and switch off – if only for five minutes. Being the … More 10 Little Ways Towards Mindfulness
(a response to Dave Infante’s article ‘Why Everyone Deserves to Quit Their Jobs and Travel in Their 20s’ via Thrillist) “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” “Not all those who wander are lost.” “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you … More Why not everyone should quit their jobs and travel in their 20s
Thanks to increasing border freedoms and the digital age it’s now easier to live abroad than ever before. According to the Home Office, around five million UK citizens are residing overseas (with over a million of those choosing Australia as the place to up-sticks to). And that’s just people from the UK. Globally, there’s a … More Things that happen when you’re an expat
Let me begin this post with a warning. If you are the kind of person who thinks spiritualism is a load of nonsense you may want to stop reading now. I do believe in spiritualism. I blame my hippy parents for this. Growing up in a liberal household has definitely had an impact on my … More Travel: Journey of the Soul
The last few weeks have been something of a revelation. I finally booked my flights to India, a place I’ve been fascinated by ever since I read The Jungle Book. In fact, I’ve got a very challenging yet exciting few months of travel ahead of me. Since I love making life difficult for myself I … More Goodbye To All That
Travel is one of life’s great teachers, an experience like no other that will leave you with unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. But, it can be expensive. This needn’t stop you from hitting the road though – just choose countries where your money can go further. A week’s budget in Australia, Japan or the … More Get More Bang for your Buck: Top 10 Countries for Travellers on a Budget
“Love and marriage, love and marriage…” apparently they go together like a horse and carriage. What about love and travel, though? They don’t seem to go together at all. As the majority of solo travellers are single and more than ready to mingle, this presents a bit of a conundrum when it comes to relationships … More Love And Travel
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