Self-care – an act of survival

Self-care – an act of survival

The start of a New Year; a time of renewal where we seek to form new habits to create a different life experience. Since starting to build my business I’ve found I don’t have much spare time in my days. I need to block in time for lunch and remind myself that it’s...
My round up of 2014: Dancing, SE Asia & Dogs

My round up of 2014: Dancing, SE Asia & Dogs

I’ve been enjoying having the space over the last week to reflect back on 2014 (and start planning for 2015!). I’ve been thinking about answers to a series of questions that I use. This is my round up for 2014:   What did I achieve over the last 12...
First ever Care for Dogs Calendar (made by me!)

First ever Care for Dogs Calendar (made by me!)

Recently I had the good fortune to volunteer at Care for Dogs. This is a dog shelter in Chiang Mai, Thailand that looks after between 160 to 200 dogs and puppies at any one time. It was an incredible experience. I had hands on time with dogs and I was able to practise...
How Salsa Changed My World

How Salsa Changed My World

In case you think you’re about to get a fantastic recipe for a mind altering salsa dish, I wanted to be clear it’s not salsa the sauce but salsa the dance that has changed my world. Although if you do have such a recipe please share!   A little background to my...
8 lesson abandoned Thai dogs taught me about life

8 lesson abandoned Thai dogs taught me about life

Recently, I was fortunate enough to volunteer at the Care For Dogs shelter in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand for 6 weeks. Although I’ve already written about the experience I thought that the dogs deserved another post as they are constantly on my mind. So here are...
How 200 street dogs stole a piece of my heart

How 200 street dogs stole a piece of my heart

For the last 6 weeks I’ve had the pleasure to volunteer at the Care For Dogs shelter in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Choosing to come here has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The shelter cares for about 200 dogs and puppies and is run solely by...
The Elephant Nature Park (Thailand)

The Elephant Nature Park (Thailand)

Planning new travel adventures is one of my favourite things. At this stage the possibilities are endless. I get to delve into Lonely Planets (my travel book of choice) and absorb wonderful ideas and photos. I was planning an adventure with a friend who always has...

Speed Coaching Teenagers

“Speed coaching?” questioned my colleague. “Do you coach them how to run faster?” Not quite. I was explaining how I was about to spend my lunch break; speed coaching high school students. “It’s more like speed dating – if that doesn’t sound too odd when referring to...
My round up of 2013: Running, Salsa & Elephants

My round up of 2013: Running, Salsa & Elephants

Note: this post is the second of a 2-part series on what 2013 was all about for me and those that inspired me. I’ve really enjoyed giving myself the space over the last couple of weeks to reflect back on 2013 (and start planning for 2014!). This is my round up...

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