Lots of things that are good for you seem to be very expensive. I'm still not 100% sure what spirulina or maca root powder do or why people put them in smoothies all the time, but they are on my mental list of "things I've heard are good for me that are too expensive to … Continue reading How natural light boosts mental and physical wellbeing
Voluntourism noun a form of tourism in which travellers participate in voluntary work, typically for a charity. "at the core of voluntourism is the desire to help others" Voluntourism is a bit of a dirty word. The act of partaking in voluntourism is founded in good feeling – I want to see the world, I … Continue reading How to do meaningful international volunteering on limited time
24 women, 3,000 miles, 1 mission. Sounds like a movie, doesn't it? Right now, a group of awesome women are sailing the North Pacific, as part of a rad eco-mission I'd never heard of until last weekend - eXXpedition. The homepage strapline for eXXpedition reads: "eXXpedition is a series of all-women voyages to make the … Continue reading eXXpedition North Pacific: Kick-ass women saving the world
Wellness and wellbeing have become real buzz words in recent years, and their rise in popularity is long overdue. Whether we’re talking about healthy eating, physical wellness or all-important psychological wellbeing, there are campaigns and hashtags popping up for pretty much every occasion. The thing with “wellness” as a concept is that it’s not always … Continue reading 5 Easy-to-adopt wellness habits
I'm not clickbait, YOU'RE clickbait. Seriously though, long-haul flights can really, really suck, and they only get worse if you're not prepared. It's not so bad when you're on the way to your next adventure, but the coming-home-comedown definitely isn't helped by jet lag, neck ache and a flat phone battery. Whether you're jetting off … Continue reading 6 Life-saving long-haul flight hacks
Oh hey, it’s National Vegetarian Week ! If you’re veggie or vegan, this has been a solid week for eating out at places that are usually a bit rubbish for meat-free dining, and visiting supermarkets you don’t normally go to, to see what extra stuff they’ve got in store. If you’re a meat-eater or pescatarian, … Continue reading 3 No-fuss veggie meals that won’t break the bank