El Nido: Island Hopping & Snorkelling
‘He who would search for pearls must dive below.’ – John Dryden. Somewhere near Talisay Island I slip into the sparklingly clear turquoise water… Read more
My 2016 Ambitions
‘Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.’ – Tony Robbins. ‘The new year stands before us, like a… Read more
Reflections On 2015
‘Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.’ – Peter Drucker. One of the best years of my life! At the end of each… Read more
Colours of the Philippines
‘I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.’ –… Read more
Afternoons Off in Mpraeso, Ghana
‘You can learn so much just by observing.’ – Jessica Williams. Every afternoon after finishing our morning in school, we are dropped off in… Read more
My Worldwide Travel Bucket List
‘There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.’ – Jack Kerouac. A new ultimate bucket list. I… Read more
Jungle Drive: Arriving in Ghana
‘Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.’ – John Dewey. Upon Arrival It is unsettling to arrive in a country without any… Read more
My Viewpoint on Volunteering
‘To have a sense of education and ethics is important.’ – Soleil Moon Frye. Back in October 2012, H and I travelled to Ghana… Read more
A Great Walk: Hiking the Abel Tasman Track
‘I slow down when hiking. The rhythm of nature is more leisurely. The sun comes up, it moves across the sky, and you begin… Read more
Taking the TranzAlpine Express
‘There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful’ – Paul Simon. **Nerd Alert!!!** Okay, I confess. I… Read more