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Building a free-standing, adjustable climbing wall
It’s day 95 of lockdown here in Sydney and I’m publishing my first blog entry in over two years! Haha, I guess lockdown pushes you to do things you’ve been neglecting to do… or sometimes it can even push you to do new things - like building a climbing wall!
Top 11 must-have indoor plants
Indoor plants are somewhat of a trending topic at the moment - and I’m all for it. Here are my top 11 must-have indoor plants from beginner to advanced!
3 Lessons I learned in 2017 - A year in review
As with everything, there is something to be taken from the experiences we go through – even if those experiences freaking sucked and made you wish the ground beneath you would open up and swallow you hole.
7 Ways to learn a new language without taking classes
I’ve compiled this list for those of you who are interested in picking up a new language but want to ease into it gradually. These tips are also great for those of you who are serious learners… because it all comes down to one thing, and that is to surround yourself with the language.
The Ultimate Breakup Survival Kit
A comprehensive list of resources that helped me get through my breakup. Hopefully they’ll help you if you’re going through something similar.
Books that got me through my heartbreak
Here are some of the books (well, mostly anthologies) that have gotten me through my own heartbreak. If you’re going through something similar, I hope these reads will help you get through yours.
Books that capture the midnight sun and Sami culture
I was captivated by Sami culture because of their spiritual connection with nature. Something about their culture just resonated with me as I read further into their history. I then started reading fictional books that touched a little bit on Sami culture.
9 Easy ways to start being more environmentally sustainable
Here are some of the ways that I’ve begun to start living a more environmentally sustainable life. Hopefully they’ll help you on your sustainable journey too.
Across the waters to Bruny Island, Tasmania
With only half a day left in Tasmania, we were determined to make the most of it.…
The Great Eastern Road Trip to Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
Stunning nature, vibrant night skies and an affinity with the universe. These are just some of the things you’ll experience if you embark on the Great Eastern Road Trip in Tasmania.
A chill Saturday in Hobart, Tasmania
I remember back in the day I had this perception of Tasmania being a cold and dreary place populated by sheep. Perhaps I thought of it as a poor man’s New Zealand… but boy, was I wrong!
My favourite reads as a teen - Young Adult novels
I’ve read quite a number of Young Adult novels throughout my teenage years. It was my way of escaping the torment of High School. Here are a select few of my favourite young adult novels that have, until this day stuck with me.
How to travel the world in 8 steps
If you so badly want to travel; or if you look at other people who travel and think to yourself that they’re so lucky; or if you just assume that travel is for rich people… well, I’m writing this post to debunk your beliefs.
Improve your work ethic with these 3 books
I want to share 3 books that helped whip my brain into shape and changed the way that I attack work. Maybe they’ll help to improve your work ethic too!
5 Things I learned at Catherine Deveny’s Gunnas Writing Masterclass
I went to Catherine Deveny’s Gunnas Writing Masterclass. I had read her book Use Your Words about a month prior and was completely revolutionised. Here are some things I learned.
I left my heart in Stockholm
Stockholm in the middle of winter. The bitumen is covered in grey slush and the cobblestone streets varnished with unsuspecting ice. The flecks of snow that fall gently from the overcast sky disappears into droplets of water on concrete walls, ending their short-lived life.
Snö i Skellefteå - Photos from the north of Sweden
Skellefteå, Sweden. The little municipality of 72,000 located in the North of Sweden is a peaceful retreat from the bustle of big cities. I’ve never noticed the little details before, but Skellefteå made me stop and actually appreciate the small things in life.
Books on online romance and virtual relationships
I’m a big fan of stories that explore virtual romances and online dating. Here are some books on online romance, virtual relationships and the use of technology in fostering such relationships.
8 Strategies to promote and drive traffic to your blog
Starting a blog is an exciting journey, but perhaps after a few content pieces, you realise that it’s not really getting any traction. Here are 8 strategies on how you can promote and drive traffic to your blog.
11 Simple ways to curb your spending habits
Curbing my spending habits has been difficult. We live in a society that depends on trade and money… so naturally every single company in the world is trying to trick us to believe that in buying a certain product, we can live a better lifestyle.