Packing! Cubes? Fold or Roll? Travel Series Part 2
Welcome to the second installment of the Travel Series! Part two is all about packing, but posts to come include tips for banking while abroad, sim cards and more!
How to choose an ethical retreat – Green Series Part 10
Greetings from North-East Brazil! After two weeks at a local surf retreat, I wondered how many retreats out there offer ethical experiences, given there are so many on offer. Here are my tips on how to choose an ethical retreat abroad.
We accidentally flew business class to São Paulo
I have a HUGE confession! We accidentally flew business class to Sao Paulo from South Africa. I’m sure you’re wondering how the flip that’s even possible. So let me try to explain…
A day on Cape Peninsula, South Africa
For anyone attempting to drive the Cape Town peninsula in a day, this is a great guide to follow! I highly recommend getting away from the hussle of the city and into the open roads of dramatic scenery, surf beaches and seriously cute penguins along the way.
What’s in my bag? The ethical products I use.
Whilst our goal was to ensure that we travelled minimally with carry-on luggage, what we actually took with us needed to be good for the planet too.
We figured, who better to test well made clothes, accessories and skincare products than a couple of minimalists who can only take what they can carry.
Project 333: The final thought.
I did it! Completing the three month trial feels more triumphant than it should. Allow me to tell you all about it! Here I share my lasting thoughts about the experience, should you wish to give it a go.
We Quit Our Jobs!
It’s happening people! Both Moo and I have officially quit our jobs in preparation for a year abroad. That’s right, we’re packing up, selling up and heading west for, as we put it: “long as the money lasts” and we’re doing that with just 7kgs – carry-on luggage only.
24 hours in the Barossa Valley, South Australia
The vineyards of the Barossa Valley is like a heart pumping blood to the body’s organs and setting off to the region felt like searching for sand at the beach.
Project 333. One month in: So far, so good.
One month in… how time flies! I have to say I honestly cant remember what else was in my wardrobe before the challenge. So far… I think it’s working. A few people have asked what was included in my 33 items for Project 333. Here’s my list!
Living in a Backpack. Project 333.
I’m setting myself a pretty gigantic goal for the next three months. ‘Surviving’ on just 33 items in my wardrobe.