Most people who are drawn to the calm of Ubud are in search of raw, organic food and an inviting yoga studio. We did that during our trip too. But when we read about an adventure through the hills on an Ubud bike tour, we couldn’t resist the chance to jump in the saddle. Skye Gilkeson…
A First Timer’s Travel Guide to Bali, Indonesia
As I sit in a Bali cafe, writing as the rain comes down, I can see a couple of Aussie women to my right. One has her holiday reading at the ready; it’s a book titled “Bali: Heaven and Hell”. Now, I don’t know what the book is even about, but it’s a pretty good…
Meet The Amazing Amelia Hill
Amelia Hill’s story would be the perfect plot for a Hollywood blockbuster but for the 38-year-old, it’s shockingly real. Imagine spending almost every waking minute confined to a single room, unwell and untouchable. Well, that’s been Amelia’s reality for the past five years. Skye Gilkeson Amelia was just 14 when she began feeling sick; “I…
Damon Gameau: That Sugar Film
You may recognise Damon Gameau’s face from both the big and small screens (Underbelly, Razzle Dazzle and now Gallipoli & The Kettering Incident), but it’s his role in That Sugar Film that could be his most memorable and rewarding yet. Damon Gameau is the star, director and human guinea pig in a documentary that takes…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Oregon, USA
When most people plan a trip to America; Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco tend to take the top spots on the itinerary. But if you’re looking for a little adventure, beautiful scenery and undeniably delicious local food, consider their cool, hipster cousin, Oregon. Oregon is one of the most proudly unique places…
Kayla Itsines: Girl on Fire
If you’ve got your finger on the pulse of the Instagram fitness world, you will already know the name Kayla Itsines. But for those who haven’t heard about the Itsines effect just yet, let me introduce you to this ‘girl on fire’. The 23 year-old personal trainer is a social media powerhouse, reaching into millions…
Belinda Smith: The Root Cause
Belinda Smith is a mother on a mission to transform children’s health, one lunch box at a time. Belinda and her husband Israel, have developed a fun, hands-on way of teaching school kids and their parents the value of healthy eating. Skye Gilkeson The Root Cause Mad Food Science program is simple and digestible. It takes a positive and proactive approach…
Sarah Wilson: How to Eat, Move and Travel Well
When it comes to the war on sugar, Sarah Wilson is leading the charge. The best selling author, journalist, writer, healthy eating advocate and bike enthusiast has captivated a global audience with a clear message: Quitting sugar dramatically improved her health and it could spark the same shift for others. Life is sweeter without the…
Why you Should Make Friends with Fennel
Fennel can be quite the divisive vegetable. It’s got a distinct aniseed flavour that people tend to love or hate. I love fennel and still remember the first time I tried it. I was staying with a friend at her relatives house just outside of Milan. Fennel was served as the hero of a simple salad and…
How to Detox Your Body at Home
The first rule of detox is there are no rules. Really though, there are no rules. I’ve said it before, a cleanse or detox is a personal thing. It doesn’t need to be an all out assault course for the body, just a few tweaks to help your system self-correct and work more efficiently. The…
Sicily Day Trip: Mount Etna, Off-Roading and Lots of Delicious Wine
We took things slow, ate really good food, and drank a lot of great local wine on our honeymoon in Taormina. While there are so many things to do in Taormina Italy itself, you should definitely have a few mini adventures along the way too. One Taormina must-do is a Sicily day trip to Mount…
Stop! Zoodle Time
I say zoodle, you say zucchini noodle. Either way, we’re all on to a winner. I have a slight obsession with the green deliciousness that is the zoodle. I know what you’re thinking “health food nerd”. But, really, zoodles could be the gateway food of the clean eater – they’re diverse, easy to prepare and…