Tag: Places to See
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Notes from a weekend in Tasmania
Escaped the city for Tasmania’s tranquility, embracing near-tech-free living and nature’s wonders, like the Northern Highlands and Cradle Mountain. The trip—ferry and cozy cabins included—inspired a return to mindful consumption and hope for sustainable futures. In Tara Brach’s words, we often miss living in the present, something this weekend remedied.
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Paris revisited
Peter and I joined the rest of Australia in travelling to Europe this summer, first stop Paris. It had been nearly a decade since I last visited Paris, heading there with my partner to spend time with his parents who kindly invited us to join them for a few days their annual retreat to their…
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Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Hidden Tropical Hub for Digital Nomads
While Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo isn’t the best representative of the tropical paradise most people envision the tear-shaped island to be, a growing number of interesting attractions and the city’s convenient location provide a great hub for travellers and fellow digital nomads. In this post I’ll share my perspectives on Colombo for travellers, nomads,…
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Exploring Hampi: The Indian Mega-City of the 13th Century
The ancient city of Hampi in Karnataka, South India, is home to hundreds of ruins of palaces, temples, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and belonged to the mighty Vijayanagara Empire (13th to 15th centuries). Geographically it is one of the most interesting places I’ve explored, with giant boulders scattered throughout the city that make it look like a…