A Memorable “Off Day” from Camp Counselling
Some days, you can still ‘feel’ It was the summer of 1999. I was 18 years old, and a little wet behind the ears, even though I had already been living overseas for 5 months. I lived with about 350 others on this amazing summer camp, called Camp Schodack, in New York State. We got […]
Cash is still KING!
The beauty of travelling in Thailand is that cash is still the norm when it comes to paying for things. I feel in this digital age that so many children are missing out on a solid understanding of money. There are lots of lessons when using cash: the actual exchange of goods for cash the […]
Travelling Expands Your Everything
“Travelling Expands Your Everything” My previous Podcast guest, Amanda Carneiro, said the above profound one-liner when we were talking about travelling and why it’s your greatest teacher. When you are backpacking, you are often exposed to situations that you never expect… Flat tyres in the middle of nowhere Close encounters with wild animals Travelling on […]
Keep the Fire Going in Your Friendships
When I lived in London, our groups of friends adopted an idea where every couple of month’s we would go to someone’s house on the weekend for a culinary themed catch up!! Any excuse to eat good food, right? Most of the time, it ended up in a fun and boozy affair! Those were the […]
Beach Cricket in Northern Australia
Not all days are equal. Some days, especially travel days, become etched in your memory forever. As young South African boys, we spent a good amount of our free time honing our backyard cricket skills. Circa 2001, I was travelling around Australia with my cousin and two childhood friends. The night before this picture was […]
The Dilemma of Technology and Human Connection
The Isolating Effect of Technology: Navigating the Balance Between Digital and Human Connection The Lived Reality Dilemma In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology has undeniably transformed the way we live, work, and interact. From the conveniences of AI-driven solutions to, Social Media platforms, and the immersive world of gaming, our society is more connected […]
Dangerous Hidden Chemicals in Everyday Products
Darin Olien shared a synopsis of his book, Fatal Conveniences, and the issues we are facing due to chemical exposure in modern day lifestyles Understanding Fatal Conveniences: The Hidden Dangers in Everyday Products In our fast-paced world, convenience often comes at a hidden cost. These seemingly harmless daily habits, known as “fatal conveniences,” expose us […]
Homesteading: Your Key to Self-Sufficiency
Gubba, is a delightful young lady, who shared a ton of advice on Homesteading Embracing Homesteading: A Journey to Self-Sufficiency Through Food Storage and Community In recent years, the concept of homesteading has gained significant traction as individuals increasingly seek ways to live more sustainably and independently. Homesteading is often associated with farming and large […]
Eyes are the Most Important Part of a Painting
I swear that my friend, Darryn Eggleton, is the ‘Animal-Picasso’ of our time! He explained his drawing and painting technique. Mastering the Art of Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creativity and Technique Creating a masterpiece is an intricate process that demands not only skill but also a deep understanding of the artistic journey. Whether you’re […]
We had just LOST £2 billion…!
The Day that Shook the World Last Monday’s, 5th August, financial meltdown reminded me of 2008. Absolute chaos and mayhem! September 2008, there I was sitting at my desk in front of my 3 big screens, I wasn’t quite as cool or important as the 6 screen guys yet! All of our senior managers had […]