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How to make peace with your year

December 31, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

This time of year is exciting, it’s like starting a new chapter - you get to look ahead and plan a fresh new year for yourself. But before you do that, it’s worth reflecting on the year that was to ‘close it out’. Finding peace with ‘the year that was’ is important because it gives you a chance to acknowledge all your successes, and to let go of any baggage – you don’t want to carry anything over into the new year that is going to weigh you down. Closing out ‘the year that was’ gives you … [Read more...]

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My visit to an Earthship

December 28, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 4 Comments

Last night I stayed in an Earthship. What the heck is an Earthship I hear you ask? Well, let me explain…. Earthships are buildings made out of recycled materials including old car tyres. They provide completely sustainable, off-grid living for those who are brave enough or driven enough to embark on such an adventure. I met up with Brian and Karen Gubb in Ngaruawahia (New Zealand) to find out what it’s like to live in one of these unique creations and they were happy to share their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Unique places to stay Tagged With: earthship, eco home, Gubbs Earthship, Ngaruawahia, off grid, recycled home, sustainable homes, sustainable living

Sunspace Cafe

December 7, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 5 Comments

Sunspace Café is the best kept secret on the Sunshine Coast If you’re heading to the Sunshine Coast any time soon I recommend taking some time out to visit Sunspace, a joyous little café I discovered last time I was in town. Recommended by a local, it is located in a fantastic old building that was formerly a German restaurant. The setting is beautiful, with lots of room both inside and out, a beautiful garden and plenty of grass for kids to run around. Serving vegetarian, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Foodie Adventures Tagged With: cafe, Doonan, eat well, foodie, healthy eating, jerf, organic, Sunshine Coast, Sunspace, Sunspace cafe

Trekking Kokoda

September 20, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 2 Comments

The Kokoda Track - Difficulty: hard I step off the small 10-seater plane at Kokoda Station having just flown over the very mountain ranges we are about to traverse. They look endless and impenetrable. I can’t believe what we’re about to do. We gather together for introductions, our porters step forward in turn to tell us their name and the number of times they’ve walked the Track (there’s one first timer, and one guy who’s walked the track 100 times). Mary our trek leader explains that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: adventure travel, hiking, Kokoda, Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, PNG, trekking

Finishing Kokoda

September 20, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

Kokoda

I stepped off at Kokoda Station with my pack snuggly on my back, my two walking poles and an excited, nervous curiosity about the adventure that lay ahead. Eight days later I walked proudly under the arches at the end of the Track, with sore knees, dirt under my nails, and tears in my eyes. This was something special. This was something profound…. It has taken me a week to fully leave the jungle and come back down to earth. I have been processing it all in my mind, craving some quite time to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: adventure travel, hiking, Kokoda, Kokoda Track, Kokoda trek, Papua New Guinea, PNG, travel

3 things I always take travelling

September 4, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

I've never had a St Christopher, but I have my own travel talismans that come with me whenever I go wandering…. My greenstone necklace My greenstone necklace always finds a place around my neck when I head off travelling. I like being recognised as a Kiwi and in many parts of the world people know that a greenstone necklace means New Zealander so it can be a great conversation starter. My greenstone is pretty special to me as it was a gift from good mates on my 30th birthday. It comes with … [Read more...]

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Hiking socks

August 25, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 1 Comment

Chase Tucker

I joined Base Camp Fit on one of their organised hikes during my Kokoda training, and I asked Trainer Chase Tucker to give me some tips about choosing the best hiking socks. Over to you Chase….. Have you been on a trek or hike before and spent hundreds of dollars on the best hiking shoes only to get blisters and finish the day with damp, shrivelled smelly feet? It’s a pretty common occurrence, and it’s because most people assume that all socks are equal, which is definitely not the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: Base Camp Fit, Chase Tucker, equipment, gear, guest post, hiking, kokoda training, socks

Hiking Mount Greville

July 22, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

***Training for Kokoda and fundraising for the Mates in Construction suicide prevention program***      Donate here When I bought my new hiking boots at the K2 store they gave me a voucher for a free trek with Base Camp Fit. I decided to book one of their more challenging hikes – a 5-6 hour mission up Mount Greville, in the Moogerah Peaks National Park (out Beaudesert way). Somehow I managed to persuade my friend Melissa to come with me, and last Saturday we completed our most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: adventure, Base Camp Fit, fitness, hiking, Kokoda, Kokoda trek, Mount Greville, Scenic Rim, training, Waterfall Gorge

Preparing for Kokoda

July 17, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften Leave a Comment

ECG

There are now 35 people signed up for the inaugural Mates in Construction Kokoda Trek. Most of us are connected to the construction industry, some of us are super fit, and some of us aren’t. Some of us are experienced hikers, and others (like me) are complete novices. One thing we all have in common is a fierce determination. We have signed up to push ourselves to new limits, to see what we can achieve when we step out of our comfort zones. Game on. I’ve realised pretty quickly that I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: Kokoda, kokoda trail, kokoda training, Kokoda trek, Mount Coot-tha

My next big adventure – Kokoda

May 16, 2014 By EatWellTravelOften 3 Comments

I wasn’t especially looking for a big adventure right now, but the gods above must be restless, and so I find myself staring down the barrel of an intense 3 month fitness training program to get fit enough to tackle the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. It’s not something I ever imagined myself doing, but work has invited me to go and write about this adventure and I’m not one to say no to a new travel quest! I hadn’t heard of the Kokoda Trail until I came to live in Australia. It is one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Tagged With: adventure, Aurora Adventures, fitness, fundraising, jungle trek, Kokoda, Kokoda challenge, Kokoda trek, Mates in Construction, Papua New Guinea, suicide prevention, Trek for Tradies

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