Category: Mother Nature

Getting To Know Bali – An Ubud Eco Trek

An intimate journey with Bali Budaya 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 Budaya Tours (Bali Eco Cycling) 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”

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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:

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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

* A VEGAN SPECIAL *

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”

Dingoes and Driving

A guide to enjoying nature-friendly Fraser Island in a day from beautiful Noosa Heads.

“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. We’ll also recommend a natural pool in Noosa Heads with a touch of magic, if you don’t mind a spot of rock climbing! Pack your camera, hold on tight and admire the rather bumpy but incredible views of Fraser Island and it’s surroundings. Continue reading “Dingoes and Driving”

A Rural Retreat

A rural retreat that prioritises wellbeing and relaxation in Thetford Forest, England.

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order” – John Burroughs

Thetford Forest, England

Elveden Forest, Thetford, England
Aqua Sana, Thetford Forest, England
Elveden Inn, Thetford, England

We can all benefit from a full recharge now and again and the great news is this doesn’t have to cost the earth or take you too far away from home. Everyone should have a local spot to turn to in times of need for pure relaxation and a complete vacation from everyday life. My biggest time of need for such a break often hits me in late December, when the party season has begun to take its toll on my body and bank account and I’m utterly fed up of all the running around that has sadly become normal for this time of year! Continue reading “A Rural Retreat”