A Lesson in Mindfulness and the Conquering of OCD

“Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. You’re walking in a forest. Imagine what the forest looks like, feels like… Now you’re lying on a beach. There’s a red light that beams over your body. It fills you with a feeling. The feeling is love. Feel the love as it rushes through your body.” Red light? Okay, well this is great. I am going to become so mindful. I’m going to be one of those people who goes home each day and meditates for 30 minutes instead of having a drink or zoning out

The Australian Working Holiday Visa: A Memoir

When a restaurant has a banner across their storefront that reads “Best thin crust pizza in South Yarra” – Dave, you bloody well know it must be good. Unfortunately, when the chef demanded I tell the woman who received raw chicken in her meal he would not be giving her a refund, and she could either eat it or he would make her another one, I knew it was time to get out. The Company that Sold Major Appliances for Campervans / July 20 – July 31 Didn’t realise this was even a thing until I steppe

To Those Who Say, 'They Should Just Come Here Legally'

With the situation that has been underway in America until today’s executive order – children being taken from their parents at the border as part of the Trump Administration’s new immigration strategy – we’re hearing the phrase, “They should have just come here legally!” getting thrown around a lot. While the people making this statement make it sound easy enough for those seeking asylum or a better chance at life in the USA to obtain a proper visa, they fail to recognise the perplexity of the

Why Your Holiday Fling Isn't Doomed to Fail

When you fall for someone while travelling, there are a hundred reasons why the relationship won’t work. One hundred and one, if you count the unlikelihood of success when bringing two people together under the terms of monogamy, honest communication and emotional support. So, this is a shout out to everyone (including the self- appointed relationship expert from the bar in Vientiane who said it would never last) that with lots of patience, money and dedication, your travel romance just might st