Solstice, midsummer, litha These words are all used to denote the time of year in the northern hemisphere when the sun reaches its peak in the sky. As such it is considered […]
Wellness Wednesday – A ‘sun-mer’ celebration
A Father’s Day first
June 18, 2017 Father’s Day I just realized that I have never done a Father’s Day post. Today is the first. So what do you get your dad for his special day? […]
Just travel! Off season
Travelling in the off-season helps make it more affordable to do for the independent traveller on a modest budget. My trip to Iceland was largely planned around a flight deal and a […]
Just travel! Ellie and 90 miles to Cape Reinga
Ellie’s back and she re-lives her experience on her tour to 90 mile beach and Cape Reinga in New Zealand. http://wanderlust-travel.blogspot.ca/2009/01/can-i-get-sherpa-please.html
Just travel! Greening your hotel experience
Environmental wellness When travelling you will likely stay in a hotel at some point. Here a few things you can do to green your hotel experience and help preserve the environment. Bring your […]
Just travel! Activism through tourism
The dream to see orangutans in their natural habitat is still alive. I hope the orangutans still will be by the time I finally get there. Spread the word and say no […]
Happy Earth Day 2017!
Just Travel! Egg hunt
In places where Christianity is dominant, Holy Week happens the week before Easter. It starts with Palm Sunday; then Good Friday gives way to Holy Saturday culminating in Easter Sunday. Easter is […]
Travel Tidbits – Time for a Quickie
In the two weeks I was in Morocco I only showered seven times. I was there in December/ January and it was freezing. No central heating and a very cold and often […]
Aromatherapy & Travel – Aromatic dental care
I’ve seen some tortuous-looking set-ups when it comes to dentistry in certain countries: rusty tools that appear dull, dental clinics set up at a table on the street and suspect hygiene practices […]
