by Jean | Nov 3, 2016 | Lessons from Jean, Travel
Yes. And No. Maybe? Ah well that’s a fairly pathetic answer that’s really not helping you make up your mind at all. It’s not a simple yes or no should I stay or should I go. After attending quite a few TBEX around the world this is a question I get asked by both new...
by Jean | Nov 1, 2016 | Travel
Oh dear. It’s that wonderful time of the year again. That time when we are all stressed out, pulling out our hair trying to find that perfect gift for that perfect someone we love. Or maybe it’s just an obligation that you really don’t want to do but...
by Jean | Oct 31, 2016 | Australia, Lessons from Jean, Melbourne, Travel
Next stop – Adventures in Australia! Woo hoo. But wait? Aren’t we based in Australia? Isn’t Melbourne our home town? Full of amazing street art, delicious food and the world’s best coffee. Yup. All of the above is true. This past...
by Jean | Oct 30, 2016 | Philippines, Travel
It’s more fun eating ALL THE FOOD in the Philippines. True story. So many complex dishes, simple pleasures and sweet treats. All best shared with family and friends. I wouldn’t lie to you about how much food I devoured in my recent trip to the Philippines...
by Jean | Oct 24, 2016 | Lessons from Jean, Travel
Travelling isn’t stopping me from having a baby but you are. Travelling around as we do has opened a plethora of doors, opportunities and friendships to us. Not one of which I regret what so ever. I’m happy with the life choices that have led me here to...
by Jean | Oct 21, 2016 | Philippines, Travel
What do you do when you’re dream holiday, an escape from the every day mundane leads you not to paradise but points you in a totally different direction? One that you could never have imagined and perhaps never wanted to experience? Surely that glossy brochure...
by Jean | Oct 1, 2016 | Travel
For the love of coffee! Sweet, delicious, hot beverage. A gift from the Gods above to us humble people down here. A savior for many freelancers, travel writters and the average person. I really love coffee. We really do live the lifestyle of our motto – Eat...
by Jean | Sep 28, 2016 | New Zealand, Travel
There’s a certain serene beauty about winter. Not only is it a wondrous time to spend the month of July celebrating my birthday it also offers the adventurer a whole new arena to play in. This year we (ok it’s me) decided to change our usual winter habits and embrace...
by Jean | Sep 21, 2016 | Lessons from Jean, Travel
It’s with great sadness that we’ve had to take a walk back into the classroom and do another Lesson From Jean aka the #dontbeadick series. Today students we are going to cover a very important and overly simple topic- How to behave on a FAM trip. I almost...
by Jean | Sep 19, 2016 | Australia, Embrace Don't Escape Winter, Travel
Is there any more of a special feeling then falling in love? The anticipation, the expectation and eventually the reality. If only we could bottle these emotions. Instead we strive to continuously discover and embrace these feelings of love, life and happiness. Which...
