Irene Falcone has always been passionate about beauty products. But after a period of unexplained poor health, Falcone took a closer look inside her makeup bag in search of answers. What she discovered not only helped her regain her health but lead to the creation of her multi-million dollar company, Nourished Life. Skye Gilkeson Nourished…
Meet the Founder of GoodnessMe Box, Peta Shulman
GoodnessMe Box founder, Peta Shulman’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. The 27-year-old has gone from battling a mystery illness that left her bedridden, to building a multi-million dollar company, in only six years. As a fellow autoimmune warrior and female entrepreneur, I know just how hard that journey must have been. I reached out to Shulman to find out exactly how…
Why Ambon Indonesia is Much More than a Diving Destination
Ambon Island in Maluku was the final stop in our action packed Indonesia itinerary and there were some wonderful surprises in store for us when we arrived in Maluku’s capital. Diving in Ambon is world-renowned and the stunning Ambon diving sites draw divers from around the world. But, we found there is even more to Ambon than its…
Meet Nadia Felsch from the Wholefood Society
Nadia Felsch hopes to hand busy women the key to eating freedom by cooking “Real food. In less time. Without the b-s.” It’s a food philosophy developed through her own personal health journey from junk food fan to wholefoods advocate. Felsch has openly shared that story on her blog, Nadia Felsch, the cornerstone of her ever-expanding business comprising recipe e-books, healthy eating guides and a brand new members-only meal…
24 hours in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
I was filling up my phone with pictures of the incredible mountain ranges just outside my window as we flew in to land in Palu, Central Sulawesi. They felt almost within reach. Like much of Sulawesi, these peaks are only one part of a diverse natural landscape that awaits visitors to the province. Coral reefs, rainforest, waterfalls and deep inland lakes…
A Day of Eco Adventure in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Our boat skimmed the surface of the water rhythmically, helping us slowly settle from running the cobalt boards from one vantage point to the next. Multiple cameras at the ready, our group of travel writers was universally captivated by the breathtaking blues that enveloped us. We were on our way from Manado to Bunaken National Park…
Beating the Crowds to Beautiful Sulawesi, Indonesia
I love Bali. I love it so much I got married on a cliff in Uluwatu, a couple of years ago. But joining more than four million other tourists touching down in Bali each year means walking the streets of Seminyak, with its trendy cafes and hipster crowds feels a little like being back in Bondi. So,…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Maluku, Indonesia
Memories of other magical tropical destinations came flooding back to me while exploring Maluku, Indonesia. From those bewitching blues of the Gili Islands and the Maldives, to Langkawi‘s palm-lined beaches where the jungle meets the sand. Add to that the islands’ rich and fascinating history and friendly local characters and Maluku may just be Indonesia’s best kept secret. …
A Pocket Travel Guide to Sulawesi, Indonesia
The island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was an intriguing mystery to me before I touched down to explore it in person. Sulawesi’s history reads like the pages of a dramatic novel; coloured by tales of pirates, Spice Wars, colonial clashes and civil struggles. Today, it is an exciting frontier of a different kind. With so…
Everything You Need to Know About Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp always seemed like one of those bucket list items that would never get crossed off. A part of me just thought it was unattainable for a ‘normal’ person. While travelling in Southeast Asia, however, I met tons of other ‘normal’ people who had made it to Base Camp, and they assured…
Road Tasting The Sugarfree Box
The Sugarfree Box is a monthly subscription service in Australia offering a curated collection of low-sugar goodies sent directly to your door, each month. Spending a couple of months at home means I am able to test out some local healthy delivery services. So the timing was perfect when I was offered the June Jumbo…
10 Beauty Products I am Packing Right Now
I’m quite flirty these days when it comes to travel beauty products; taking a pick ‘n’ mix approach by trying minis from a number of ranges. I’m just not ready to commit to a single beauty brand. Generally, I prefer natural skin care products, particularly when travelling. After you add up the toll that flying,…