Recently, I’ve worked through a process and series of exercises to ensure I continue to live with intent. I thought I’d share my process with you in case anyone else feels like a big check-in.
Read MoreAs I celebrate my sixth anniversary as a nomad, I reflect on how my nomadic life and the motivation to live this way has changed over the years.
Read MoreAfter 15 weeks in Nelson – the longest I’ve stayed in one place in almost 6 years – I’m getting ready to move on. Time for some reflections.
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot about sacrifice lately. Don’t worry, I’m not talking about the type that involves lambs or virgins.
Read MoreFor the last few months, I've been feeling uninspired, a bit lost and stressed. Now, it's an entirely different story. Life is great again! What changed? Everything!
Read MoreThis is something I wrote in my journal today. It’s a bit random, a bit weird and a bit messy – and a perfect reflection of where my head is at these days.
Read MoreIt’s been almost six months since I sold my van, said goodbye to vanlife and returned to a more normal life in Auckland. I have to admit that the transition hasn’t been easy.
Read MoreI honestly can’t believe it’s time to write this post, but my two months living in a tiny house are already over. So, was I sad to leave the tiny or happy to move on?
Read MorePeople have been asking me if I will keep this blog going, now that I’m no longer living in a van. Here’s the answer.
Read MoreAfter weeks of back and forth and lots of uncertainty around what I want to do next, I’m happy to report that I have a new plan.
Read MoreLately, I’ve been having a hard time figuring out what I really want. Everything seemed right and wrong at the same time. Until I figured out what I’m really looking for right now…
Read MoreI my last blog, I wrote about maybe wanting to take a break from vanlife – which begs the question of “What next?”Due to lots of questions and interest, I thought I’d share the options I’m considering.
Read MoreVanlife has been a bit of a roller-coaster lately. One moment I love vanlife and the next I’m over it. I’ve been struggling to understand, let alone put into words, what I’m feeling – until now.
Read MoreThe title might sound negative, but don’t worry, this is not one of those ‘life is so hard’ posts. On the contrary, it’s actually quite a positive one.
Read MoreYes, that’s right. I bought a house. And it’s pretty much the most ordinary, traditional house ever! So, Am I about to hang up the nomad boots and start a new life in suburbia?
In a recent podcast episode, the topic of Boundaries came up. While it didn’t seem all that relevant to me at first, a bit of further research and thinking helped me identify a specific type of boundaries – which turned out to be highly relevant to me.
Read MoreThere is an aspect to my Life Done Differently that I haven't talked about much yet, and I want to change that. I think it's time to start talking more about the C-word. Children!
Read MoreThe nomad life is associated with freedom, adventure, time and beauty. And, in my experience, it is all that! But, there is also a dark side to the nomad life.
Read MoreI'm so happy and content with life right now. But every now and then, I am overcome by sadness caused by the realisation that there is never enough time!
Read MoreI had the incredible opportunity to meet and hold a young kiwi chick at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Here is the story of how I got so lucky and what I learned.
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