How to get your family committed to reducing meat consumption
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I LOVE meat. Love it. Always have, always will. But the abundance of meat is one of the key challenges we must address
When did we accept so much contempt in our societies?
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I went to Bangkok a couple of weeks ago. It was my first time “on the road” for two years and it was exciting but also daunting. You get
Food, alcohol, sleeping, sitting, thinking, not thinking…
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I was trying to work out how many days we’ve been in isolation and I think it’s 29. All I know for sure is we’re now starting week five and the roller coaster continues
The roller coaster of isolation… it’s an interesting journey
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My family is heading into our fourth week of isolation, and compared to the vast majority around the world, we are very lucky.
How are YOU feeling?
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Ending our first week in quarantine, it’s been a strange old time. We couldn’t be in a better place to get through this, but still, it starts to have an impact.
What conversations are you having with your children these days? Here’s mine
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I am a very active and vocal contributor to the climate crisis. I’ve always been vocal about the environment, pollution and more
Traveling Europe with preteen boys alone… a few thoughts
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Everyone told me I was mad. Don’t do it they said. Don’t go to Europe with the boys alone. It’ll be hell.
A view from inside one of Asia’s top tourist destinations
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We’re 16 months into life in Phuket, and while it feels impossible to grasp the deep and complex culture of the amazing Thai people
It’s been one year since we landed in Phuket. Time for an update
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I know everyone thinks time is moving fast, and I feel that, but it can also feel slow and ponderous, especially when moving and adjusting to a new country.
Seeing the world through the boy’s eyes is fascinating
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I caught up with my mum after our US trip, and she loved reading the updates and watching the videos. People, like my mum, were the reason I put so much effort into capturing our travels.