Follow my blog with Bloglovin Here’s a post from my trip to Austria back in 2018, when we did a 10-mile circular hike from Strobl to Rotwandl. With the current global pandemic, I have no plans to travel anytime soon, so I’ve decided to…
What Shapes Us? was originally published in February 2017 and updated in January 2020. Although this post was written several years ago, it’s particularly relevant to where I am in my life right now. I find it interesting that even a few years ago,…
Early morning sunlight casts its sleepy golden haze across the landscape. The sweltering heat wraps itself around my body and beads of sweat gather on my forehead. My breathing is laboured and heavy as I slowly ascend the mountain, my exposed shoulders tinged with…
It was our first day visiting Postalm. As the toll booth attendant asked me for zwölf euro, I looked at her blankly. In my head, I frantically started counting in German hoping I would manage to reach the correct number. Unfortunately, I was taking far…
When you think about vegan friendly countries, I bet Austria isn’t top of the list. I bet it’s not even in the top 5. But if you look a little closer – you might be surprised. Traditional foods such as schnitzel, goulash and apfelstrudel,…
If you’re concerned about how to stay fit and healthy while you’re on holiday – you’re not on your own. While a lot of people use a holiday as an excuse to eat and drink too much, I’m not one of them. Just because…
Welcome to the third and final part of my ‘How to Get Married in Las Vegas’ trilogy. If you’d like a quick recap, feel free to disappear for a few minutes while you catch up with parts I & II. But if you’re ready…
Last week, I looked at how to choose your wedding venue and what extras you should pay for. This week, I cover what happens after you’ve chosen your venue. Ask questions Even if the reviews are good, once you’ve decided on your venue I’d…
9 years ago Ian and I stood in a gazebo in 90° heat and said I do. The sun was shining brightly in a picture perfect sky where there wasn’t a cloud in sight. There were 3 other people there to share the day with…
