The term “sensory deprivation tank” doesn’t exactly have the nicest ring to it, but float centres in which participants spend time floating in tanks or tubs filled with highly salinated water, often times void of all other sensory input, are popping up in major cities across the world. After my first experience floating for a…
A Local’s Guide to Unique Places to Eat in Chicago
Like most Chicagoans, I am infinitely proud of the city I called home for so long. I always get incredibly excited when I have the opportunity to share my favourite city in the world with others. Chicago has a plethora to offer visitors including stunning architecture, world-class museums, an endless amount of sporting events, a…
Two Days in Chicago: A Local’s Guide to the Windy City
Whether you have just two days in Chicago or a little longer, there are more than enough things to do in Chicago to fill your itinerary. The Windy City is home to world-class museums, theatre, delicious food, plenty of shopping, and our fair share of tourist attractions. While I highly recommend adding a good dose…
How to Take Care of Tired Feet While Travelling
Whether I’m exploring nature or an urban city, my favourite method of transportation is always via my feet. I love how a good hike can recharge my soul and I am a firm believer that the secret to finding a city’s pulse is by wandering aimlessly through the veins of its streets. High volumes of…
Five of the Best Hikes in Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka is a small town an hour north of Queenstown in New Zealand that has been growing in popularity with visitors over the past few years. Nestled in the Southern Alps with the centre of town seated directly on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka, it has a lot to offer visitors from world-class…
How to Craft a Perfectly Balanced Strength Workout
As a fitness professional, I have a lot of tools in my repertoire for crafting workouts, but there’s one simple formula that never fails me and has been my go-to for years for creating workouts for both myself and my clients. I love it because it helps me produce a well-balanced workout every single time…
Why the Handstand Should be Your Favourite Travel Exercise
Eighteen months ago, I packed up my belongings and quit my job as a full-time strength coach in favour of a full-time nomadic lifestyle. Knowing that I would not always have access to a gym on my travels, my focus shifted from working with kettlebells to mastering my own bodyweight so that I could workout…
The Best Beaches in New Zealand’s South Island
The ever-shifting geography on the South Island of New Zealand makes it one of the most spectacular places in the world for nature lovers. In a day’s drive, you can encounter mountains, plains, fiords, alpine lakes, and glaciers, and while you won’t need to pack your bikini for them, the South Island also boasts some…