I tiptoe downstairs in the dark. As I open the lounge room door, the enchanting twinkles of the fairy tree lights welcome me in, wrapping me in their wonder. Piles of presents lie under the tree, patiently waiting to be discovered. And there, in the middle of the room, draped in its paper swathe adorned with […]
When you hear people talk about bucket list places in Norway, then you can pretty much bet that Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock, is in their top three picks. Why? Take a look. We had conquered Kjeragbolten earlier in the day and were enjoying an ice cream at the harbour of the tiny isolated […]
Many of us are aware of the latest health fads; the ketogenic diet, super-foods, float tanks and even Netflix and chill (I’m sure that has health benefits), but how often do we pay attention to the time-honoured humble smile? Here are 16 Reasons why brandishing that beam is so good for you and your wellbeing.
And here I was, standing on the ledge with a mind numbed to any thoughts that may deter me. One thousand metres below, the sapphire Norwegian fjord ambled along, unperturbed by its familiar steep and impressive confines either side. Still refusing to think, I stepped out, towards Kjeragbolten.
From the moment we hit the shore we were driving through emerald green pine trees intermingled with alluring glimpses of glass-topped lakes. It was love at first sight. Our travels had brought us to Norway. More specifically, to the western coast, the Island of Karmøy, ‘Homeland of the Viking Kings’.
Picture This … I could picture it all so clearly. Our motorhome parked by a woodland babbling brook. Me, relaxing in the dappled sunlight whiling away the hours painting and reading. Lars planning his next project. How luxurious! That was the plan. Before we left Australia, we imagined the journey ahead. Full of excitement, new […]
You can understand why people fall in love with Paris. Cobble stoned streets, exquisitely styled buildings, a romantic history, picturesque tree-lined boulevards and chic coffee shops all accentuated by the evocative Seine River. Paris in Spring is just enchanting!
Escape from the crowds and let your senses feast on the fabulous flora and fauna found at Parque Biologico de Gaia, an Environmental Rehabilitation Centre and Nature Reserve, near Porto, in Portugal. Our afternoon at Parque Biologico de Gaia was just magical. It was a delight to get so close to many of the animals and the environment was so soothing and peaceful. It was a total reboot for the soul!
