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...
I’ve been a passionate advocate of Bottletop for many years now. I wrote about them in 2013 and was excited to be able to sell some of their bags in Australia. I not only love their bag designs incorporating upcycled metal ring pulls, but also their continued...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hello! Remember me? Maybe not. Sometimes I feel this platform is like a Dear Diary. Nobody else is reading it. Just me and those gorgeous blank pages waiting for me to fill their lines with my odd insights and wise words. Welcome back to me! It's been a while since I...
STOP UNSUSTAINABLE PALM OIL PRODUCTION! You may have seen this advertisement going around social media in December last year. It became the most watched Christmas Ad with over 70 million views! This little flick will pull your heartstrings and make you mad. You'll see...
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