Category: Mother Nature

All our natural and rural travel ideas

A Treetop Holiday For Two

A quiet, rural and romantic short break that is also tastefully British.

“Approach everything with childlike curiosity” – Karen Rose

Wadhurst, England

 

Muddy walks through local fields in Wadhurst East Sussex
Bensfield Treehouse in Wadhurst East Sussex is the ideal location for a 2 night rural retreat
Fresh and Sweet Local English Strawberries enjoyed with Apple Juice Bubbles on the treehouse deck

Bensfield Treehouse in Wadhurst East Sussex is ideal for a special occasion for big kids at heart. If you’re looking for a stay that is quiet, rural and romantic, as well as being authentically British, look no further. From the moment you catch a glimpse of the treehouse and rope bridge, the magic begins. If this English beauty catches your eye, read on to find out more about your accommodation, your food and what’s nearby. Continue reading “A Treetop Holiday For Two”

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Getting To Know Bali – An Ubud Eco Trek

An intimate journey with Bali Eco Tours that allows you to get to know local Ubud in an eco-friendly way.

“Some places just feel right” – Karen Rose

Bali, Indonesia

Following Gustu on narrow paths in Bali
Following Gustu through closed gates in Bali
Following Gustu through rice paddies in Bali

We recently visited Bali and were desperate to avoid the tourist traps and commercial crowds. We based ourselves in serene Ubud which didn’t disappoint and the Rice Paddy / Village / Eco Nature Walk with Bali Eco Tours helped us get to know the local area more personally. Here you can learn all about the itinerary, the best bits about this tour and how easy it is to prepare for. Continue reading “Getting To Know Bali – An Ubud Eco Trek”

Island Inspiration (Part 2 of 2)

A low-cost day out from Townsville that helps you enjoy nature so close to the city.

“Meet me where the sky touches the sea” – Jennifer Donnelly

*A TWO-PART EAST COAST ISLAND SPECIAL*

Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia
North Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia
Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia

As we travelled Australia’s east coast, it became clear that some of the best days out are a short ferry ride away to nearby islands. Enjoying an island day out doesn’t have to be an expensive or time-consuming option. In this 2-Part Special, read about the wildlife you can experience so close to large cities, a cost-saving itinerary for your day out and our preferred place to stay back on the mainland.

Our first pick was North Stradbroke Island which you can read about in Part 1 of Island Inspiration. Now, it’s time for Part 2:

Continue reading “Island Inspiration (Part 2 of 2)”

Island Inspiration (Part 1 of 2)

A low-cost day out from Brisbane that helps you enjoy nature so close to the city.

“Meet me where the sky touches the sea” – Jennifer Donnelly

*A TWO-PART EAST COAST ISLAND SPECIAL*

Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia
North Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia
Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia

As we travelled Australia’s east coast, it became clear that some of the best days out are a short ferry ride away to nearby islands. Enjoying an island day out doesn’t have to be an expensive or time-consuming option. In this 2-Part Special, read about the wildlife you can experience so close to large cities, a cost-saving itinerary for your day out and our preferred place to stay back on the mainland. This is Part 1: Continue reading “Island Inspiration (Part 1 of 2)”

Meals on Campervan Wheels

Learn how to create easy and natural food for the road straight out of your campervan kitchen. All 7 recipes featured here are vegan.

“Eat less from a box and more from the earth” – Unknown

7 Vegan Meal Ideas

 

An abundance of fresh fruit and veggies in Australia
The sweetest most delicious mango in Australia
A BUCKET of Hummus in Australia

One gas bottle, a two-ring hob and three meals a day. We recently spent no less than 6 weeks living in a hi-top campervan, a converted Hiace with just about enough room to stand up in. With just one medium saucepan and one medium frying pan to play with, we’ve become experts at easy campervan meals that require limited resources. Our road trip was full of natural beauty, long days exploring and thousands of kilometres of new roads. When we stopped for a meal, we wanted it to be simple to make, but we also wanted to avoid junk food, fast food or processed food. This month, we’re sharing our top seven go-to meals for time spent on the road with a campervan kitchen.  Continue reading “Meals on Campervan Wheels”

A Fraser Island Day Tour

Your nature filled day on Fraser Island with local tour company Fraser Free

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Fraser Island, Australia

Central Station Walk, Fraser Island, QLD, Australia
Eli Creek, Fraser Island, QLD, Australia
Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, QLD, Australia

As the largest sand island in the world, for a very unique style of adventure, get yourself to Fraser Island. Just off Australia’s east coast, it’s ideal for lovers of wildlife, epic drives and memorable experiences. Staying here for a while can get costly so we want to show you how we did it in just one day. Pack your camera, hold on tight and admire the rather bumpy but incredible views of Fraser Island and it’s surroundings. Continue reading “A Fraser Island Day Tour”

Getting Outside in Sydney – 3 Natural Things To Do

Being in a city can still mean being in nature. These 3 outdoor things to do in Sydney showcase this Australian beauty in a natural way.

“All cities have a natural side just waiting to be discovered” – Karen Rose

Sydney, Australia

An old strong beautiful tree in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia
Sunrise Sydney Harbour Bridge, NSW, Australia
One of many beautiful coves on the Bondi to Coogee Walk, Sydney, Australia

Whether you are visiting or live here, getting outside is a great way to enjoy Sydney. As one of the most iconic cities in the world, it certainly has a little bit of everything you could want from a destination, including an incredible connection with the water that surrounds it. Some of the best parts of any city are outside and Sydney is no exception. Here are just three of the many natural things to enjoy in this vibrant and modern hub on the south east coast of Australia.   Continue reading “Getting Outside in Sydney – 3 Natural Things To Do”