We are creatures of habit and as boring as it sounds, we tend to like routine. I really believe that sticking to an exercise plan is so much easier when it becomes a habit, something that is part of our daily life. However, when you travel either for business, or…
Exercise the mind. We all know that exercise improves our health. It can lead to increased muscle tone, improved heart and lung capacity, a faster metabolism and weight loss. What is often overlooked is the positive psychological benefits that exercise can have. Did you know that a workout can release…
One of the wonderful benefits of being an Expat is that you get to travel to places that wouldn’t be on your radar if you lived in your home country. As much as I love Australia, living abroad has made me very aware that it is is a long way…
A new chapter Well it’s finally happening. There is no ignoring it anymore. My youngest daughter is about to spread her wings and leave the nest. When she finished school in May last year, I was secretly pleased that studying in Australia meant she would stay with me for another…
Between two worlds I have recently returned from a wonderful month in Australia. I had a great week with my lovely family in Sydney and spent precious time with our children in Melbourne. For the first time in over 12 months I didn’t cry when the time came for me…
When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life”. — Greg Anderson It would be remiss of me to start a New Year without talking about resolutions. I can hear you all saying,…
Christmas is a special time for being with loved ones, particularly family. It is a season steeped in tradition, Roast turkey, Christmas pudding, cricket matches, and too much alcohol! So what happens when you aren’t in your home country surrounded by family, friends and traditions? This happened to us our…
Christmas is an exciting time of year. There is a buzz in the air as everyone gears up for parties, holidays and family time. Christmas carols belt out from the shopping malls and delicious foods fill the supermarket shelves. Everyone wants to catch up for dinner or a drink, but…
Last weekend we went to Siem Reap for the Angkor Wat half marathon. Siem Reap is one of my favourite cities in the world. It is full of history. There are amazing monuments built hundreds of years ago that defy logic. Beautiful, happy people with beaming smiles greet you at…
Moving to a new country is an exciting and challenging experience. You leave behind all that is familiar to embark on a journey to a country you may know little about. Your life as you knew it has gone, and in its place is a world of opportunities and adventure.…