A confrontation with falling
“Don’t look down,” said the person behind me, and so, of course, I turned and shone my light downwards.
A reason to travel with kids
Some parents say that travelling with kids is not worthwhile. “They won’t remember it,” these people say. “It’s a waste of money.” Is that true?
Why the internet is making us all f*@%ing insane
You open your computer to start your workday. You’ve got a lot on your to-do list, but you decide to take one cheeky peek at Facebook. And then this happens:
The Importance of Travelling Alone
Would you go camping on your own for a month? Travelling with a partner or friend can be a great way to deepen a relationship, but there is incredible value in flying solo too…
Dads are pretty special
I found these drawings when my family was cleaning out my dad’s office. They’re probably from when I was five or six years old. Dads are pretty special people, aren’t they?
Life, death and whales
I lost my dad last night. He has battled cancer for three years. We were all in the room when he passed away : his six girls and my mum, plus many of his grandkids too. I can tell you that there was a whole lot of love packed into that little room. It was sad and beautiful all at once.
How a tiny dog helped me overcome a big fear
Who knew an animal the size of a loaf of bread could teach a person to overcome fear?
Spiders, Farts, Torture, and Enlightenment
What happens when you spend ten days in a silent meditation retreat? This…
One of the most precious places on earth
Discovering one of the most rare and valuable wildernesses an hour south of home…
Spiritual Boot Camp
An intensive Vipassana meditation retreat promises to help you “see things as they really are.” But will it be worth ten days of torture?
