How can travel change your life?
Apologies for the lack of ceremony but last week I changed my weekly email day. From now on you can expect to hear from me on a Tuesday instead of a Monday.
Apologies for the lack of ceremony but last week I changed my weekly email day. From now on you can expect to hear from me on a Tuesday instead of a Monday.
Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with:
“You know how you’re never here…?”
When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Did you dive in? Or just dance around the edge?
Last week I mentioned that I would be featured in the Mail on Sunday newspaper (only important if you are in the UK). It is a HUGE deal for me to be in another big publication and I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity. I was told by the journalist that it would be coming out on 16th March. I broadcast it among my friends and family (and here last week) so they would be as excited as me and braced to dash to the newsagents first thing that Sunday 😉.
This week I have been in the Canary islands. Gran Canaria to be exact. Unfortunately, my first few days have been marred somewhat by my experiences with hiring a car, so I thought I’d share.
The exact definition is “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. The bucket in question refers to before you “kick the bucket”…or things to do before you die.
Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with:
“You know how you’re never here…?”
So, last week was my final one in Australia and what a week it was! After the triumphs of a fantastic trip to Tasmania, my final week back in Sydney did not disappoint.
Today I arrive back home from Australia after over a month with my family and friends and a fabulous Christmas and New Year break.

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I’ve been travelling for over 30 years, through seasons of joy, grief, reinvention and becoming. Travel didn’t just show me new places — it helped me find my way back to myself.
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