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
How do we step out of the social media rage? Here’s six tips
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We can’t control anyone else’s behaviour on social media, but we can control our own. Here’s my six tips to not get into a rage on any social platforms.
Afghanistan felt like the final straw in a bruised world
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As we all came to terms with this news and tried to understand what it meant for the people of Afghanistan. It definitely felt like the last straw in a bruised world.
To get my creative inspiration back, I must disconnect
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I ain’t the best relaxer. My preferred holidays are always adventures, and very VERY rarely will I do a feet-up-by-the-ocean-on-a deck-chair kind of break to disconnect. Honestly I couldn’t think of anything worse
What you resist, persists
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I don’t get. I just don’t get it. I am living in a country where Covid19 has spread so rapidly, there are bodies on the streets of Bangkok, and this is a country with deep reverence for the dead.
When it comes to Covid, I’m confused by opinions
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OK I need some help. There are two distinct Covid arguments that have been around since the beginning. No matter what happens, how much data is gathered,
This week has hit me hard. You?
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Times are glum right now, especially in Asia. Indonesia is experiencing a critical shortage of oxygen as Covid19 cases surge, Malaysia is still in lockdown
8 ideas on how you can be a great tourist when the world opens up
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With The Phuket Sandbox scheduled to kick off from July 1st, if all goes to plan, fully vaccinated tourists will be welcomed into Phuket from that date
Our boys have grown up during COVID19, it’s been mind-blowing
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A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog – Kids don’t grow up fast, they grow up suddenly. Well the growing up bit has been off the charts during this pandemic. Total skyrocket growth and it’s been wonderful to witness it! I’m expecting to be shocked when I see their class mates, as I […]
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