Do first impressions really count? A glimpse at my preconceptions towards Bali

My current paradigm on Bali is not my own, but rather, is based on a web of narratives shared with me through the experiences of friends and family… the media… or simply, the frequency with which Bali is mentioned as a ‘hot spot’ destination for celebrities and millions of tourists around the world.  Often, between … Continue reading →

South East Asia Travel Route

With my travelling aspirations looming just around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share my provisional travel route with you. Like all plans, these are very subject to change, and I have intentionally been vague in my specific whereabouts in each country as I am unsure of them myself! As time unravels, … Continue reading →

How to apply for the Trinity College TESOL in Bali

There’s been a proliferation of aspiring English teachers, not only as a result of their love for sharing the English language, but also for the international opportunities this profession brings to individuals who simply love to travel. My passion for writing, facilitation and travel has now merged into the decision to undertake the one month … Continue reading →

How to apply for a 60 day visa for Indonesia in London

If you intend to travel to Indonesia for 30 days or less, you can get a visa issued on arrival (depending on your nationality). If, however, you intend to stay longer, you will need to apply for a 60 day visa from the Indonesian consulate in your home country. As I will be undertaking an … Continue reading →

Live jazz, spicy pizza and wine: Bryan Baker, Bob van Luijt and Sebastiaan Cornelissen

Hard work is best rewarded with hard play. The Mr. and I treated ourselves to a bit of hard live jazz with the phenomenal Bryan Baker – a perfect reward after my 12 consecutive days of Bikram Yoga. We went to the Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean St, W1D 3RW. Have a watch/ listen: 

London riots – A distorted countdown

(written on 12 Aug 2011 – Internet down, so couldn’t publish) The countdown of late was severely distracted by the current series of events that shocked Britain. The London Riots impacted dozens of localities from Tottenham to Hackney to Ealing to Croydon, including (but not limited to) the cities of Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol. … Continue reading →

7 working days to go – and then, time out… new beginning

One great thing about taking time out and having new beginnings is the excitement and anticipation that comes along with it. What am I going to do now that I have committed time for me? What are those big things and little things I have yearned to achieve over the years but simply have never … Continue reading →

Introduction: Time Out – New Beginnings

As a result of organisational restructuring, I was recently faced with what could be perceived as both a risk and an opportunity: either to fight to keep my position of employment or to take voluntary redundancy. After careful contemplation, I decided in favour of the latter. This decision was made mainly to undertake a few … Continue reading →

Definitions: Time Out – New Beginnings

time-out [tahym-out] noun, plural -outs. 1. a brief suspension of activity; intermission or break. new [noo, nyoo]  adjective, -er, -est, adverb, noun 1. of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being 2. of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time; novel be·gin·ning [bih-gin-ing] noun 1. an act or circumstance of entering upon an action or state 2. the point of time or space at which anything begins 3. the initial stage or part of anything http://dictionary.reference.com/