Having embraced my unique approach to life, I will continue doing things my way without expectations of what success 'should' look like. I've always done things in all aspects of my life because it 'feels' right (for me). As I share in my memoir, I went through a lot...
Travel
I wrote a book and it changed my life
It’s been a while since I posted a blog and that’s because I’ve been busy writing a book. As I write down that sentence I am so incredibly proud. I wrote a book! I did it. It actually started as a series of thoughts and feelings written in various ways – on pieces of...
Magical Morocco
In March 2020, I was on my way to a dream adventure with my parents. We had a tailor-made tour organised through an Australian Travel Company, Souk & Co, who create authentic, immersive journeys through Morocco. We planned to visit many wonderful locations such as...
Janine in Quarantine
I created this blog to write about good business and the exciting world of social enterprise. During this crazy time with the COVID19 pandemic, I'm at a loss of how to make a connection to my meaningful message. As I sit in my apartment in Lapland, Finland under...
Serving the City of Paris
Travelling the world is an extraordinary gift and one that I am immensely grateful for. When I was in my 20’s and 30’s it seemed much easier to meet people as I mostly stayed in hostels and spent time going out to pubs and bars. Oh, how life has changed…and now I’m in...
Meaningful Paris
Some people come to Paris to visit the magnificent sights and Museums. Some spend their days enjoying the flavours of French fair and people watching from tiny tables outside grand restaurants. Some just love wandering the laneways or visiting doorways with mystery...
Arrr…Paris
There is so much to l'amour about Paris. There's the constant view of stunning buildings on every corner that stand strong after so many centuries...the traffic chaos that just seems to work. The perfect rhythm of the metro...and the romantic undercurrent that is...
Voyager en solo est vraiment bon quand …
The best thing about solo travel? You can do what you want, when you want and even change your mind! No apologies needed. It's fabulous! I arrived in Montpellier a week ago ready to learn French! I had initially chosen a homestay but after two sleepless nights, I...
Meaningful Montpellier
Bonjour de Montpellier! I am here to learn French and experience this lovely city in Southern France. Whilst my foot pain is still present, I've managed to get into a routine of sorts and my apartment is in the centre of the city with little need for long walks. And...
FUNKY TOWN
I'm introducing this post with a song. Think Pseudo Echo circa 1985 singing Funky Town. Oh, how I loved to dance to this song. That introduction; those techno sounds; the words! It just worked so well on the dance floor. Fast forward 35 years (OMG) and I'm in a whole...