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Keeping an eye out for a good deal, we came across the Carnival Splendour cruise for an amazing price - especially good for all 54 of our family that attended :) </div></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;">It was an amazing experience on the cruise. It's like being on your own private island; budget edition haha! As you can't leave the boat except on dock days, you come up with ways to find your own enjoyment, attending shows, swimming or sunbathing, or, in our case, running into one of your 54 family members on the ship! </div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;">Common themes of our time on the ship: Sea-sickness. Perpetually hungry. "Where are you? I'm on Level 3." Zero coordination. "What time is it?" Kind workers. Family time. Endless joy. <p></p></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-29474813370289814102019-07-26T23:34:00.002+10:002019-07-27T03:45:58.434+10:00Answering 5 Common Questions about Morocco<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>*Please keep in mind that these answers are based on my own experience/opinion. I have been 'living' in Morocco with my boyfriend for three months, however have not had experience with jobs / legal administration and so, cannot provide in-depth insight on those topics.* </i></div>
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Morocco is technically classed as a third-world country. There is still a percentage of people living in poverty, however there is also a lot of development occurring, especially in the major cities like Casablanca and Rabat. We live in Sale-Rabat, and just in this city alone, you can find all ends of the spectrum. There are families living in poorly constructed sheds, to families living in well-built homes that have been in the family for generations, to those living in villas and owning multiple properties on the beach or Marina. There is such a large spectrum across Morocco that is quite endearing and there are a lot of positive changes that are taking place. There is still corruption within the country (especially within the police/law enforcement) and the country has a government, but headed by the King. A lot of people are money-motivated as would be expected/natural given the situation of the country, however as a visitor, you probably won't experience this side of things.</div>
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As for glamour, I feel like this is a common misconception that derived from social media - particularly Instagram influencers. Moroccan design is about colour and flair, with a big emphasis on beauty. A lot of people would ask me if Morocco is truly as beautiful as Instagram! There is definitely beauty that I truly appreciate innate in Moroccan culture and traditions, however it is still a developing country and there is litter, sewerage smells and roaming cats and dogs on the streets. </div>
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As a vistor of the country, you can really make the experience your own depending on which style of travel you like, or what kind of experience you wish to delve further into within Moroccan way of life. You have options to stay in the rural areas of the mountains where people live a very humble and traditional lifestyle. Or you can have experience a mid-range style of life, within a moderately priced Riad or hotel, visit the restaurants within the local area etc. Or you can go all out and have a truly elite experience within some of the country's most renowned hotels which WILL give you the 'glamour' effect of Morocco, highlighting all the beauty within the traditions of the country. </div>
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<b>Riad Nirvana, Marrakech, Morocco</b></div>
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As a visitor, I have never felt that my safety was compromised being a woman - bearing in mind that I do have a Moroccan boyfriend and also that we are living in the capital city. However, there is a very obvious difference between men and women within the country which has been carried down by the beliefs of Islam. Women do tend to cover up more - it's quite rare to see women walking around in shorts or tank tops, and a lot of women wear their hijab when out in public. Something that I noticed when I first experienced life in Morocco during my visits were that even my boyfriend's friends wouldn't address me until he introduced me. It's a sign of respect for both of us, in that I am his partner and it's not right for them to talk to me unless he has introduced us first. While this derived from religion, it is more now a sign of respect rather than religiously instructed. </div>
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I have heard that women travelling in more touristic areas, especially solo, tend to have more male-attention and some have had negative experiences. I, for instance, usually have men trying to talk to me when I'm at the airport. However, they have always been respectful and never crossed the line with me, and have always stopped as soon as I have asserted that I'm not interested with short responses and my tone. </div>
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Gender roles are also still prominent within the culture. Men are supported to be masculine, strong and physical and women are characterised as gentle, beautiful and head of the homely duties. However, Moroccan women are very outspoken, loud, joyful and funny! The gender roles are there, as I mentioned, carried down by tradition however are not enforced. </div>
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Morocco is one of the world's most liberal Muslim countries, and with changing times and globalisation, younger women are starting to steer closer and closer towards a more European style of life. You can find younger women in bikinis, short dresses, wearing make-up, casually going out with boys and finding that younger men are accepting of these changes. They are not ridiculed by the older generation (generally speaking) and while religion is still very prominent in the country, it's more the values of being Godly, kind, loving and healthy as opposed to following the 'strict rules' you may find in other Muslim countries. </div>
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<b>Temara, Morocco</b></div>
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Moroccan life is slow-paced and relaxed. A traditional Moroccan day (so that not of someone working a 9-5) looks like waking up around 11am or 12pm (excluding waking up to pray, if they choose to), having breakfast as a family, which then proceeds to cleaning up and maintenance around the house until lunch time, which is around 2pm or 3pm. This again, usually happens as a family. Students come home from school to have lunch, and most <i>hanouts</i> (stores) close during this time to attend lunch and enjoy an afternoon nap. Around 6pm or 7pm, it's time for <i>atay</i> (tea) which is a tea/coffee break with the family, including Moroccan tea, coffee, lots of sugar and biscuits or cakes as a snack. Dinner time is around 10pm - 11pm, enjoyed again as a family. Meal-times are times for catch-ups and laughter, as well as a technology detox (no phones!) On Friday afternoons at 1pm, most stores and businesses close as this is an Islamic Holy Day, in which workers go home to enjoy <i>cous-cous </i>with their families, afternoon naps and an afternoon of devotion to God. (Keep this in mind if you're travelling! In most tourist areas, business will carry on as usual, however further out from that, resources may be more sparse!) </div>
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In terms of going out, men usually frequent around cafes, especially when there is a soccer game on. In one street, you may find that every second establishment is a cafe. Women tend to enjoy going shopping which can happen in traditional malls with international brands, or more commonly, the <i>souk</i> (markets) where you can find groceries, gifts, clothes. Men and women alike can enjoy the <i>hammam </i>(public baths) for their showers (most locals don't opt for massages that are offered in tourist places!) And if you live near the Atlantic, going to the beach is a very popular activity. </div>
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More recently, a lot of younger adults tend to enjoy the bars and clubs that are starting to pop up in the cities, as it is legal to drink within these establishments. </div>
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Morocco is a mixed-bag of cultures and you can try your luck with a few different languages! The official language of Morocco is Arabic; this is the language taught in schools and it's important for them to know Arabic as this is the language of the Quran. This also means they are able to interact with other Arabic-speaking countries and can understand a majority of the languages spoken in other Arabic-speaking countries. However, this is a language that is taught within school, so not everybody is able to speak traditional Arabic fluently. And an even lesser amount of people are able to write traditional Arabic.</div>
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The common spoken language of Morocco is Darija which is the Moroccan dialect, and is not used in other Arabic countries. The sounds of this language is similar to the alphabet of traditional Arabic and also a little bit of French and Spanish mixed into it as well. In my personal opinion, the language is much softer than traditional Arabic (not to say that Moroccans are soft/quiet. Quite the contrary!) Knowing this language or at least a few key words will mean that you will be able to communicate with pretty much anybody you come across. </div>
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Berber is also technically considered a national language of Morocco, however most younger generations don't speak this and are not taught this dialect. Those living in rural areas and the mountains tend to communicate in Berber as their primary language and older generations may know this language, however those living in cities and those of the younger generations don't know how to speak Berber, and it doesn't really have much connection to Darija. </div>
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A majority of Morocco was colonised by France, and so most people speak French as a second language. French is also taught from primary school, however that does not mean that everybody is fluent in French. They would know the basics and how to carry a conversation with small talk, but probably not in-depth. An in-depth understanding of fluent French would require further education or self-learning outside of school, however it is a safe bet that if you speak French, you would be able to find people to communicate with. </div>
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Spanish is also spoken within the northern parts of Morocco, closer to the Spanish border. In places like Tangier, Spanish is more commonly spoken than French. Further down south, it's not as common to find people speaking Spanish (I personally haven't come across anyone who speaks Spanish) however the news is delivered in Darija, French and Spanish.</div>
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English is less commonly known around Morocco. Those who have had further education or are self-taught can communicate in English, however not everybody can or at most, would know just the basics or have heavy accents. There is however, a growing population of English speakers within Morocco as it is also taught in high school, although at a very basic level. </div>
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<i>Salam Alaykum = </i>Hello </div>
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<i>La bas? = </i>Are you fine? (To answer, you can say, la bas.) </div>
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<i>Afak = </i>Please</div>
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<i>Shoukran = </i>Thank you </div>
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<i>Bzaf = </i>A lot</div>
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<i>Chwya (Shwee-ya) = </i>A little</div>
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<i>Atay = </i>Tea</div>
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<i>Cafe = </i>Coffee</div>
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<b>Oued Luau, Morocco</b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: FR;">Similar to the first question, it can be.
It depends which end of the spectrum you would like to experience. With regards
to accomodation, you can find some places to stay on AirB&B or Booking.com
(which is more commonly used here) for very, very cheap, bearing in mind that
you get what you pay for (this may compromise on modern furniture or a
traditional squat toilet). However, you can also stay in luxury hotels, as seen
on Instagram. For food, local restaurants and street stalls tend to price
foods at </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: FR;">£2 - £4 for an entire meal, whereas chains like
McDonald's, and supermarkets like Carrefour will have comparable prices to
Europe or the UK. The same is for shopping - international brands will be
comparable to Europe and the UK, whereas you will find bargains in the <i>souks </i>(markets)
- keeping in mind that it is expected that you negotiate / barter. Taxis can be
priced up for tourists but again, is expected to be negotiated. There are also
'petit taxis' that can pick up 5 - 7 different customers at a time and drop you
off along the route. This is usually between 5 - 10 dirhams (which is about £1).</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: FR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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their salaries don't match Europe or the UK, but their cost of living can.
Please keep this in mind if you are travelling to Morocco, and a vendor may
tell you a price that is completely ridiculous, but in reality, is only £1
or £2 converted. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: FR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: FR;">Overall,
Moroccan hospitality and kindness is extremely prevalent within the culture.
People are generally respectful, especially if you stand your ground. I believe
that visiting Morocco should be cautioned with the same street-smarts that you
would hold to value when visiting other countries, without too much extra
precaution, but just with a lot of respect, which is highly honoured
within the culture. Enjoy your trip to Morocco - <i>bsha</i>! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Nanncy, Stella and I just spent a happy summer weekend exploring Lisbon, Portugal. While this was my third time in the city, it was both Nanncy and Stella's first time. We each have quite chilled out personalities (I am definitely the most high maintenance of the three), so they were happy to go along with doing whatever. Since they were busy with work and school, I decided to come up with a rough itinerary of things to do during our three day escapade. We ate, we laughed, we wondered the streets at 7am. Lisbon is truly such a beautiful city, and I feel like it was only this time, on my third trip to the city, that I truly appreciated all it had to offer. </span></div>
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After spending six weeks in Morocco, having a lot of time to myself as I'm currently not working, it felt so good to stretch my legs and wander again in a foreign city. This striking comparison between being at home and travelling intensely for three days reminded me of why I fell in love with travelling in the first place. It's the beauty of being present, of having your time be yours, of feeling like everything is possible and within reach, of having food be such an intentional choice and most importantly, for finding the joy in every single moment. </div>
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They say comparison is the thief of joy. But I really believe comparison is what allows us to realise what we do and don't want. For there is abundance for everyone in this world. We only need to choose what abundance we desire.</div>
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To celebrate my moving to Morocco, the summertime and Soufiane's first holiday since he started his new job, he planned a roadtrip to Chefchaouen. </div>
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After many naps and many slaps across the face every time I fell asleep (thank you, Soufiane), we arrived in Chefchaouen 4 hours later. When we first arrived, I woke up sleepy from a nap and Soufiane said to me, jokingly "You are always talking about Chefchaouen! Well now you're here, what do you think?!" And I said "It looks better on Instagram" as a joke, but it kind of became the theme of the trip. As with most tourist destinations, it's much 'prettier' in photos but it still was a beautiful city. Albeit, probably not much more to do than to take photos as it is, just another city. </div>
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Our next day, however, was fun-filled thanks to Soufiane's plan. He had booked it in that we would do a hike in a place called Akchour - a waterfall mania! After hours of hiking, and me embarrassingly screaming and complaining at the scariness of it all (I also had a weird tension headache/vertigo thing going on that really affected my balance, and therefore confidence!) we finally made it to a peaceful and absolutely freezing waterfall that we decided to call home. </div>
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The next day, we visited Oued Laou which Soufiane had heard to have beautiful blue and clear oceans. As it was a bit of a colder day, it was virtually empty! So we set up camp - Loubna set up the tent, and Soufiane and Yahya set up the blow-up boat. After a couple of hours of napping, we realised it was probably too cold to go back into the water, so Soufiane and Yahya decided to bring out the fishing gear! </div>
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It was a really beautiful time in Chefchaouen, with lots of laughter and just being present. It was so refreshing to live in the moment and take photos like we used to, before filters and Instagram. It's refreshing to feel alive and present and with the people you love, for no other reason rather than that you love them. </div>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-51837676145616576532019-03-06T03:50:00.000+11:002019-03-12T20:34:59.901+11:00My Birthday in Temara, Morocco (#41)<br />
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It was my birthday this past weekend, and naturally, I went
to visit my love in Morocco. It was our first time spending my birthday
together and although we are both not huge on celebrations (especially of our
own birthdays), it was a really magical weekend. I feel like as each year
passes, life just gets better. And it’s a most magical, whimsical and
enlightening feeling to feel that I’m lucky enough to live my life, the gift that
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<span style="text-align: center;">We spent a day in Brighton over this weekend in one of the
warmest winter weeks London has seen in a long time! With the sun showing off
its rays, we hopped on a train from London to Brighton… aka the happiest place
in the UK we have seen so far. Brighton is such a cheesy, classic & perfect
beach-town with the timeless fish & chip stores, ice cream vendors & the
arcade on the pier where a game is seldom more than 50p per play.</span></div>
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It’s really crazy how much we focus on consumerism,
meetings, coffee & our phones in London where travelling just a couple of
hours south will bring you to the happiest contrast – people sitting on the
beach, yes perhaps with some substances but sans technology. Just happy to be
in the presence of each other, and the sunshine. It came at the perfect time –
reminding me of the beauty of life, of who I am, of why I’m here & of what’s
important to me. I have tried for years to fall in love with winter, but the
beauty of summer makes me feel so whole that anything else just feels like a
waste of time. It sounds so silly, but I feel like I have a true connection
with nature in summer that can’t be forced, forged or faked – the truest love
that ever bloomed. I truly love you, Sun.</div>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-59409112934093514522019-01-30T21:33:00.004+11:002020-08-27T22:16:08.781+10:00My Bucket List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;">Get married</span></li><li>Start a road construction business in Timor</li><li>Open and run a business</li><li>Speak five languages conversationally</li><li>Own five houses</li><li>Le Lac de Saint Croix, France</li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Deux Magots / Café Flore, Paris, France</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Azores, Portugal</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Bergen, Norway</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Krka Waterfalls, Croatia</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Machu Picchu, Peru</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Rainbow Mountain, Peru</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Sunrise at Cappadocia, Turkey</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef, Queensland</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Great Ocean Road, Melbourne</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Rio Carnivale, Brazil</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Songkran, Thailand</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Festival of Lights, Thailand</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Palawan / Coron, Philippines</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Taj Mahal, India</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Paradise Valley, Agadir, Morocco</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Lost City, Jordan</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Pyramids, Egypt</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Jerusalem, Israel</div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Auswitchz, Poland</div></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Lion’s Head, Cape Town</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Blue Lagoon, Iceland</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Joshua Tree, California</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Portland, Oregon</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Fire festival)</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Visit Bora Bora / Maldives / Tahiti</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Spend New Year’s in New Zealand</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Glow-Worm Cave, New Zealand</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Visit the Dead Sea</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">See the Northern Lights</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Live in Bali for one month</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Live in LA for three months</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Live / travel Hawaii for three months</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go skydiving</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ride in a helicopter</div></span></li><li><strike style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><strike><a href="https://talisbury.blogspot.com/2019/03/my-birthday-in-temara-morocco.html" target="_blank">Have a picnic at sunset</a></strike></div></strike></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Stay in an igloo</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">See the Northern Lights</div></span></li><li><strike style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><strike>Partake in Ramadan</strike></div></strike></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Take a vow of silence</div></span></li><li><a href="https://talisbury.blogspot.com/2019/06/roadtrip-to-chefchaouen-47.html" target="_blank"><strike>Go on a road-trip in a foreign country</strike></a></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go on a safari</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://talisbury.blogspot.com/2020/08/carnival-splendour-cruise-experience-49.html" target="_blank"><u><strike>Go on a cruise</strike></u></a></div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go to an Olympic game</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go paragliding</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Drive a Tesla</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Drive a Vespa</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ride a motorcycle</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Sleep in a treehouse</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Sleep under the stars in a remote location</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Fly first class or in a private jet</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Sleep on the beach</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go to a Halloween party</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Do a humanitarian trip</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Go on a hot air balloon</div></span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Have a self-sufficient family farm</div></span></li></ol></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-54359170832455259772019-01-29T02:18:00.001+11:002019-01-30T21:27:58.751+11:00Brugge, Belgium & Finding the Beauty in Simplicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I think I will forever be mind-boggled at the fact that places
like this are existing so beautifully, wonderfully and peacefully.</span><br />
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We spent a day in Brugge, arriving from a Flixbus (£25.99, about 6 hours from London) at
5am, and walked to the city centre waiting for everything to open. It was a
cold morning, but Le Pain Quotidien saved us, being apparently the only place
open at 7am (apart from two bars that smelled of alcohol about 10m away). We
indulged in fries and chocolate waffles, we visited the potato museum and we
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It's a quaint city that operates so wonderfully and
peacefully, with a village-feel to it. It has reminded me that not all
beautiful things must shine with sparkles and gold. Brugge doesn’t have the label
of Paris or New York, yet it shines so quietly and beautifully, and that it
made it so much alluring after all. I'm learning to find the beauty in simplicity and realising that simple does not necessarily mean basic nor uninteresting. Maybe my life is not required to be the lights
and fireworks I have been expecting, but rather can be beautiful in a much more
soulful, raw and independent way… and in many ways, although it’s not what I’m
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I was lucky enough to have the opportunity (thank you, Universe) to have some time off work in my new job over the Christmas and New Year periods, and so of course I flew to Rabat, Morocco to visit my love and his family. It was such a beautiful, peaceful and simple time that didn't involve the manic, mayhem and consumerism that ensues around this time of year. I <b>love</b> this time of year, but it was interesting to experience it from another perspective. More to that, my loving second family seek enjoyment in every day, rather than once a year. They have a big feast most nights, and they come together to eat as a family most nights, without their phones and being entirely present with one another. Being happy is just a part of life, not something to pursue, but just is. New Year's wasn't a massive celebration - in fact, it wasn't a celebration at all, but in the same, it was full of laughter, love and good food. I felt so at peace. </div>
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Of course, I am still me and as per every year, the 31st December is a time of reflection of the past year and how I have grown, or observing what I have learned. I wrote down with pure inspiration and no thought (watching the sunset on the terrace of his home, by the water. Blessings.) what I found to be most important to me in my life, and this will be purely my focus in 2019. It has already been my focus in these past few months while I've been building my new life in London, but seeing it written down from pure emotion makes me realise I'm trekking along faster than I thought that I was.</div>
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<b><u>Happy 2019!!</u></b></div>
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-9506663296422265802018-10-19T00:06:00.003+11:002018-10-19T00:06:55.183+11:005 Unique Things to Do in Istanbul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/ Eat your breakfast in a <i>local</i> cafe</b></span></div>
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A lot of people recommend specific restaurants to eat, which is great because a Turkish breakfast is an incredible spread! However, greater than the food is the true kindness of Turkish people - and sometimes you don't find this in the popular places to eat / shop. We found this cafe local to where we were staying with two very memorable aspects. (1) The incredible price! Although Turkey is cheap and going to a popular spot will not break the bank, this breakfast pictured above cost us 10 TL (AU$2.50). They're FRESHLY BAKED simit was only 1 TL! We went to some other popular places and even tried it from the carts on the street, but they weren't as fresh as in these tiny, local cafes. (2) The incredible service of the workers there who couldn't speak English but spoke in smiles, laughter and their service that doesn't come through words. The genuine kindness of Turkish people is something that can't be explained through a blog post or video travel series but something that has to be felt by yourself, and then you'll know exactly what people mean when they say Turkish hospitality is unparalleled. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2/ Visit Moda on the Asian side</b></span></div>
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Catch a ferry from the Galata over to the Asian side (Around 5 TL one way). As a whole, we loved the Asian side of Istanbul - the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed while still feeling like a city. There are a lot of restaurants and markets that are worth wandering around or visiting, however Moda was the area that we loved the most. This is where the bars and restaurants are, attracting a younger crowd with a more groovy vibe. There are tonnes of great places to eat from different cuisines matching different price points, bars for dancing or chatting, and novelty stores to galavant around. Our Air B&B host said a lot of people tend to skip over the Asian side of Istanbul however it was probably one of our favourite days spent in Istanbul! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3/ Catch a ferry to Buyukada, Princes Island</span></b></div>
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The ferry to Buyukada leaves from Kabatas port (which can be reached on the blue line on the tram). The journey is 10TL each way but it is so worth it! There are five that make up Princes Island, but Buyukada is the one that is more developed and more catered to tourists, which may sound like a bad thing, but in this case it means there is actually things to do/look at! We went later in the day and caught a sunset that we will truly never forget. You can hire a bike or walk around on your own legs, both magical experiences. There are also plenty of restaurants on the island so you can stay for dinner too. Alternatively, there are a few Carrefour supermarkets down the strip so you can buy some snacks and have a picnic while watching the colours change over Istanbul's skyline. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4/ Visit Vialand</b></span></div>
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A theme park right in the middle of Istanbul!! I LOVE theme parks. There is almost nothing that can bring out our inner children in a quicker or better way. They have an adults section, and also a children's section. It's quite small but the rides are good! We went on a Monday where it was virtually empty, so we didn't have to line up for any rides - we basically just did a marathon of our favourite rides! Entry is 140 TL. They may offer some packages when you buy your tickets that come with a food voucher, but don't worry about this - as the food inside is cheaper than the different between the package and the regular ticket. We spent all day here and loved every second of it! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5/ Watch the sunset over the water near Aqua Florya</span></b></div>
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Aqua Florya is a giant shopping centre by the water. We were desperate for a beach day so opened Google Maps and looked for the nearest body of water near to where we were staying (near the airport). We dropped a pin and walked along the coast, watching people fish, cats nap and couples holding hands while watching the another beautiful day in Istanbul turn to night. It was a bright orange sunset that turned the sky to fire - the sun looked like it was right there! We walked all the way down to Aqua Florya, munching on our gourmet Burger King dinner in their food court over the water. </div>
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In the book 'Eat, Pray, Love', Liz Gilbert tells us the story of how her Italian friend believes every city in the world has a word that encapsulates everything it is and represents. To me, there is one clear and definite word that would best describe Istanbul: and that is, <i>magic. </i></div>
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I recently spent one month in the south of France with the original goal to perfect my French... but also indulging in the European sun by the mediterranean sea. I believe this has been or is a dream of absolutely everyone in this world at some point in their lives. I barely did any research before my trip - I just booked a place on Air B&B that was close to the beach and set off. I was completely winging it, taking it day by day. </div>
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Although I was considering potentially moving to the South of France later down the track to learn more about the French lifestyle, I did find after this month that this was no longer in my plans. It was a beautiful holiday destination and I was so lucky to have spent longer than most people do for just a holiday. I may have found that this wasn't the place for me if I had done some research beforehand, however it was incredibly liberating to be able to go out of comfort zone, be completely alone in a foreign country with a language I didn't really know. </div>
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The lesson for me in this experience was that not every decision we make turns out as we think it might, but as long as you are not hurting anyone or yourself, just do it anyway! It's so much better to just DO WHAT WE WANT TO DO without overthinking the consequences, and making the most of it... without regret. This experience has made me realise I can do whatever I want to do, no matter how scary it may seem to me, despite how far it is out of my comfort zone and regardless of how many people tell me how silly I am for doing it. </div>
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Visiting Italy has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and it was the vision that I would visit this dream land one day that kickstarted and fueled my travelling passion. I had the absolute gift of visiting Italy in their scorching summer and was able to visit it with some friends, and my sister who is a master planner and packed in a visit to what felt like 100 cities in a matter of 2 weeks. We were on the go, sweating and panting the entire time, discovering the many personalities of this country that was once just a dream to me. Although I loved travelling Italy and exploring this corner of the world, it didn't feel like the homecoming I was expecting. I'd always felt like I related so well to Italian lifestyle, the food, the culture, the beautiful sites and the people... from what I'd read and heard. But you never <i>really</i> know until you're in the situation yourself. Italy was a dream destination for me and I am so excited to return and visit more of the different areas of the country, but as a traveller and a wanderer, and not as a resident, as I had initially intended. </div>
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The experience made me think about how I had such a grasp on 'destination happiness'. That is, I thought I would somehow feel like all the questions I had would be answered once visiting this country and fulfilling my dream. I was further confused when I came back to Sydney and felt even more displaced than when I left. </div>
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I have never really felt like I belonged, and that was not news to me. Instead I started to think about all the times I did felt like I belonged, and that was to moments and people, not to places. I feel like I'm home when I watch the sunset, taking the first dip into the ocean and then diving headfirst, walking out of the an airport into a new country and feeling the temperate in the air, falling asleep in his arms with our hands held in each other's. It was clear to me that I really don't feel like I belong very often, but in these moments I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be and that's worth holding on to. And more to the point, it's worth chasing to feel alive. </div>
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After Marrakech, our next destination was Lisbon, Portugal. Europe's underdog, as it is labelled now as the 'most underrated city'. I can understand why - it's one of the most picturesque and colourful cities I have been to, and each building has it's own flair that made me think of what the decision maker was experiencing at the time, to publish their feelings on an entire building to make up the beauty of Lisbon. </div>
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It's also super cheap compared to other main cities like Paris (or Nice, where I am currently... and starving) and has so much to do and see.. including a short trip to the most Western point of Europe. </div>
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Man, Lisbon has as many steep hills as they do Pastel de Natas. In some cases, it almost feels like a vertical climb. When you travel like me, there are two important aspects to note: a) We want to see as much as we can with our own eyes and really feel the city. For this, we travel on foot. And b) We are also looking to save every cent so Ubers and taxis are a no-go zone. </div>
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It made me think of all the beautiful women on Instagram taking photos with the colourful buildings, in their dressed-to-the-nines ensembles and unrealistic shoes and thinking "HOW?" It's freezing in the morning, striking hot at midday and you're a sweaty MESS of a human by the end of the day. </div>
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But I also think that's something I love about travel. The love for exploring overrides the pressure of looking a certain way and pretending you have your shit together. Travel is messy, sweaty, late, tiring, hangry, budgeting and feeling like an elephant exploring the streets of a new city as you consume everything in sight in no less than two bites. You give in the expectations of how you should be and completely submit yourself to the wonderful miracle of seeing the world as a child again. </div>
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I recently witnessed a long-lived dream of mine come to life. Visiting Marrakech, Morocco. </div>
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I had wanted to visit this city after watching a video on Youtube about it years ago. From having never heard of it, to putting it at the top of my list in a matter of 20 minutes. We booked our trip for five days as I read there was so much to do and see in the city and we needed every minute. </div>
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Now, don't get me wrong, I loved Marrakech however it wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be. Every video I watched, blog I read and travel guide I researched would talk about the endless shopping mazes of the Souks, the vibrant and energetic hours spent at Jemaa El-Fna and essential but never-ending list of museums and palaces we needed to visit. </div>
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When we got to Marrakech, I realised that a lot of the top 5 things to do were not aligned with what I found to be top five. And then I realised that I am not the kind of person who follows the crowd.. in fact, if there is a crowd I tend to walk the other way. So why did I insist on creating an itinerary completely following the norm? I realised I am happiest when I do things in my own way, and when I do it with love and not for the acceptance of others, for the likes or for the need to fit in. I also remembered on this trip how happy I feel when I don't really give a damn what anybody thinks of me. I find myself constantly teetering between a place where I feel like an absolute badass and I don't hear any opinions of me - good or bad. This is when I am feel free and infinite. But then I find myself falling back into a place where I DO care, but don't realise I care and this is when I am the most stressed and cautious with every step I take, even if it's a step I want to take. </div>
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I guess I need to find a way to stay permanently in the state of a badass - and I can feel this coming to fruition as I continue on my solo trip around the world. </div>
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Marrakech is a city completely catered for tourists. So when doing my research prior to this trip, I was starting to find that most of the recommendations online were essentially the same. However, I know for my style of travel, I like to go to places that are unique, different... or sometimes I just need quiet! </div>
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Here are 5 things I found to do in Marrakech that don't have long lines or a long headache... </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1/ Musee du Parfum </span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Musee du Parfum is tucked away 'off-the'beaten path'. To get to this museum, the journey saw us sharing tight alleyways with motorcycles, local women carrying groceries from the market and teenage boys finishing school and waiting to break their fast. With barely another tourist in sight, we did receive a lot of attention with a lot of locals offering their help, advice and asking if we'd like to visit the Leather Market. With each polite decline, we set off to find Musee du Parfum. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The small and quaint museum gives a brief snapshot of the essential oils sourced and commonly used in Morocco, the benefits of these oils for health and wellness in addition to their scent, and a quick snapshot of the breakdown of making a perfume. The last room in this museum allows you to create your own perfume using the knowledge you have just learnt and your mastermind for creativity (</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">at an additional price.)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cafe Clock is a beautifully designed cafe, with a modern twist on traditional Moroccan food. We came to this cafe on the last night, to be honest, needing a break from the tajine and cous cous we were endlessly consuming! Apart from their delicious food, they have incredible service (not pushy at all!), tables indoors or outdoors on the rooftop, and a reasonable price point for a modern restaurant. They also give you cloaks if you are outside on a cold night! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They also have events on almost every night - from live music sessions to story telling sessions from locals. For a look at what's on when, they post regularly on their <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CafeClockMarrakech/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a></u>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was by far my favourite activity we did during our time in Marrakech. At a starting point with no signs at all, tucked away behind stalls at Setti Fadma (you are at the right place if there are a lot of cars parked along the side of the road, but you have gone too far if you hit the soccer field). There are seven waterfalls along the hike, some small, some grand but each as beautiful as mother nature can offer. However, it was the hike itself that was absolutely breathtaking. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Feeling so high you might just be able to touch the clouds, views over the Berber villages and a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, it's hard not to feel incredibly grateful for every moment that has led you to being on top of mountains in the middle of nowhere in Marrakech, Morocco. Even if you only have a few days in Marrakech, I would recommend without hesitation for you to do this. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">You can drive to Ourika Valley, or take a tour guide. I also found a blog post by <u><a href="https://thehostelgirl.com/the-best-e10-marrakech-day-trip-the-ourika-valley-waterfalls/" target="_blank">The Hostel Girl</a></u> that shows how you can access the hike by public transport. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">One of my favourite things to do in any city I travel to, is to visit their grocery stores. When you're visiting a city for just a few days, it's hard to settle in and really live like a local, but when you visit their grocery stores, you can see what they see, what their daily options are, the prices, what's popular etc. I'm not sure if a hypermarket is a concept solely in Morocco, but it is basically a supermarket... stadium size!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">We visited a Hyper-Market walking from Jardin Marjorelle to our Riad, and there was about three display fridges full of yoghurt... just yoghurt. It was incredible. They are also very big supporters of La Viche Qui Rir fromage (The Laughing Cow cheese). It's so interesting to see what's promoted the most, seeing what's in other people's shopping carts and imagining yourself picking out things for your own Moroccan pantry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Contrary to every blog, vlog and recommendation; we were told by our Riad owner (Riad Nirvana) that at all costs, avoid eating at Jemaa El-Fna as the food isn't fresh, isn't that tasty and they tend to give you more than you ordered then demand you pay for it. Instead, she recommended a couple of restaurants near the Saadian Tombs - Zeitoun Cafe and our favourite for their cheap prices and friendly and fast service, Cafe Alhambra. Eat in this area first, then walk to Jema El-Fnaa (about 10 minutes away). </span></span></div>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0Marrakesh, Morocco31.6294723 -7.981084499999951731.4131643 -8.3038079999999521 31.8457803 -7.6583609999999513tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-38988712566554334352018-02-14T16:05:00.002+11:002018-02-14T16:05:32.299+11:00Timor Leste & Travel Aftermath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming home after travel is always bittersweet, emphasis on the bitter. I have only ever felt homesick on one of my travels, with ever other trip being clouded by a strong pang at the thought of coming home. </div>
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I recently came home from visiting Timor Leste, the country my parents were born in. The history of the country is twisted and interesting, not completely incomparable to other countries that have experienced war and colonialism, however it stands out (or rather, doesn't stand out at all) because of the size of the country. With a population of only 1.3 million people, a tiny island occupying the earth and a blimp in the world's economic system, it's a country that not many people have heard of, let alone know the story behind. </div>
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My whole life I have told people I am of Timorese nationality. However, after visiting the country, I feel like an imposter. Apart from the untouched beaches surrounded by mountains, crystal clear waters, organic tropical produce and the relief of a tourist-filled island, the souvenir that left me in most awe after visiting was the people of Timor. They are entirely filled with kindness, friendliness, happiness, smiles and community. While simultaneously having a fire in their spirit that has allowed them to not just survive, but conquer all the challenges they have faced in the past 30 years. They have built their country from the ground up in the past 20 years with minimal outside help, apart from very miniscule aid from the United Nations and some aid from Australia. There is still so much I am processing through from everything I have experienced and witnessed during my short-time in Timor Leste, but I can already see this is the beginning of a life-changing adventure. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This past weekend, my cousins and I hiked Mt Kosciusko. This has been on my bucket list for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! It really was an amazing hike, with beautiful views and we were so lucky with the weather (the forecast predicated rain, but it didn't start raining until just when we finished the hike!) </span></div>
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Now here I am, at work with Monday morning blues. It gets me thinking about how I can feel like two completely different people on the weekend than during the workweek. It's not like I don't feel like I'm being me, but it's like I'm compressed, limited and boxed in. </div>
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Two days ago, my achievement was that for five minutes, I was at the 'highest' person in Australia. I was surrounded by snow and mountains, while simultaneously getting burnt crisp by the sun. We witnessed other people, old and young, reaching the top and breathing a sigh of exhaustion but wearing a smile that couldn't fade. We meditated, ate cheese sandwiches, laughed and groaned at the thought of the next few hours' trek back down. </div>
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Today, I am walking a maximum of 2 metres to get to the copy machine, in a corporate dress that feels more like a disguise.</div>
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My final thought is this: I am going to actively pursue each decision in my life with intention. I want to make all moments in my life feel like I've just climbed a mountain. I want to feel excited and feel like I'm exactly where I want to be. I want to be fully immersed in the energy of being myself.</div>
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<b>1/ </b>Witnessing vibrant colours painted by sunrises and
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<b>2/</b> Biting into a piece of fruit, and realising it is at its
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<b>3/</b> Watching grandparents interact with their grandchildren.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4/</b> Seeing older people enjoy a good meal, and each other’s
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<b>5/</b> Having conversations with open-minded, colourful and
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<b>6/</b> Experiencing cultural differences, and finding out ways
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<b>7/</b> Watching people laugh. And making people laugh.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>8/ </b>Experimenting in the kitchen, and having your meal turn
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<b>9/</b> Hiking to viewpoints, that make all the struggle worth it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>10/</b> Being in the presence of people who are smart, poise,
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<b>11/</b> Living in this grand universe called life… Sometimes I
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794365654939074168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7066961675416331260.post-16252217626068563652017-11-04T21:21:00.002+11:002019-07-27T21:58:52.570+10:00My Ayurvedic Consultation Experience <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35BZfSOa8ugHh9kn0K6ywSq5AWUSJvi4ZhOPj5_DVG1NHWhK_PBzRhBPlWDbcXSk6nzJyjDmjwzJ2AkpgXZWYDEiwia-1jPQBXzvDrCwzJggXnSNaZRnfVegYsvvS22YlkhwJE9QQynD1/s1600/4EF6CED5-98C8-456D-944C-4C306A079922.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35BZfSOa8ugHh9kn0K6ywSq5AWUSJvi4ZhOPj5_DVG1NHWhK_PBzRhBPlWDbcXSk6nzJyjDmjwzJ2AkpgXZWYDEiwia-1jPQBXzvDrCwzJggXnSNaZRnfVegYsvvS22YlkhwJE9QQynD1/s1600/4EF6CED5-98C8-456D-944C-4C306A079922.JPG" /></a><br />
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Today I visited the Ayurvedic Wellness Centre in Bondi Junction, and I wanted to document my experience here because there are so many thoughts going through my head post-consultation that I wanted to write it all down!</div>
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First to say, the location is very convenient; a brisk 10 minute walk from Bondi Junction station. I went into my pre-booked appointment at 12:30pm and was greeted by Michael. They first had me fill out a 4 page form with questions from "What do you do as an occupation?" to "How many times a day do you go to the toilet?" to "Where is your happy place?" It was intriguing to complete, as Ayurveda takes everything from diet, to lifestyle, to physiology into consideration. I handed the forms back to Michael and after about 10 minutes, was greeted by my doctor <a href="https://ayurvedicwellnesscentre.com.au/drmenon/" target="_blank">Souhrida Menon</a>. </div>
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She brought me into her room and began my asking me to tell her a little about myself and my main areas of concern. After a quick 2 minute introduction, she ran through an agenda with me and then listened to my pulse and examined my tongue. From that, she concluded my pulse is very low, and that I should consider working on my low blood pressure. Something I have yet to attend to because there is SO much information out there that it overwhelms me. Oops.</div>
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From my tongue examination, she concluded my constitution is <b>Pitta-Vata dosha</b> - so I have a dual dosha type however am predominantly Pitta, the fire type. She then recommended some Lifestyle, Diet and Medicinal treatments. </div>
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There was a certain point in the Lifestyle aspect that was particularly intriguing to me. She asked me what time I usually wake up, to which I replied 7am then she smiled and said "And how do you usually feel after waking up?" and I said "Pretty tired, considering I go to bed at 10pm." She explained that this is because between 6am - 10am is the Kapha time of day, where Pitta-types usually thrive when they wake up <i>before</i> 6am. This was interesting to me, as I have always been a morning person but since I started waking up at 7am... I've constantly felt tired and bogged down! I never would have considered waking up <i>earlier </i>to remedy this. She also recommended a few things to fill in the extra hour before continuing with my normal routine; self-message with oils, cooling breathing exercises, meditation and/or yoga positions (in particular, child postures which are Pitta balancing). </div>
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We then moved on to Diet, which was where a lot of the consultation focussed on. She ran through what I regularly eat in a day and then tried to make recommendations upon that, which I felt was great, because the idea of changing my entire diet would have been overwhelming, and let's face it, I probably wouldn't follow through with it. There was a lot of information to take in during this part of the consultation, but she was writing down notes whilst she was speaking for me to take home. </div>
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We then moved on to the Medication (or treatment) part of the consultation, in which she recommended a tablet called Pitta Digest by Banyan Botanicals and a powder for a body-cleanse I was to undertake. </div>
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This is where things got tricky. The medication was $40 for the pills and $20 for the powder (which I was only required to use 1 tablespoon of) on top of a $120 consultation. I may seem a little uptight, but I have been to SO many doctors (both Western and Eastern) looking for healing that I have spent too much money, and haven't seen the results come through. After expressing this to them, Michael and the doctor seemed to get a little defensive and argumentative exclaiming that if I wanted to heal my body, these were the steps I had to take. I tried to stay calm and let them know that I was going to begin with the lifestyle and diet modifications and go from there. After this awkward encounter, they seemed less friendly to me and were quite happy to see me walk out the door. </div>
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The core of Ayurveda belief is that when you are balanced, you are in full health and your body, physiology and mental state work harmoniously amongst one another. This means you are at optimal weight, health, energy, positivity and clarity. This is a belief I have always carried with me, even before I knew about Ayurveda. After reading about my dosha type, I see a lot of it resonates with me and it's interesting that the doctor could have made all these recommendations for me after a 60 minute meeting and an examination of my tongue. I'm taking her recommendations very seriously and will be paying close attention to my body during the next 2 weeks upon her lifestyle and diet changes she has recommended. </div>
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There is SO much information about Ayurveda out there but seemingly less so about Pitta-Vata. I will be adapting my lifestyle to the recommendations by the doctor, and track my progress. Wish me luck!</div>
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The top lifestyle changes I will be making: </div>
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1/ Waking up at 6am<br />
2/ Meditation and <a href="https://yogainternational.com/article/view/beat-the-heat-sitali-and-sitkari" target="_blank">cooling breathing exercises</a><br />
3/ Eliminating cheese, canned and fried foods<br />
4/ Eliminating spicy, sour and overly-salty foods<br />
5/ Cooking with ghee in place of olive oil<br />
6/ Focussing on foods from the 'Best' list on <a href="https://www.theayurvedaexperience.com/blog/pitta-vata-diet/" target="_blank">this table</a> </div>
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Oh, beautiful Oahu. How you take my breath away. </div>
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Oahu was something I'd never knew I needed, and something I long to return to. I don't feel like words can describe how much I love Hawaii.. it has a magical feeling that can only be understood once you're there, experiencing it for yourself. There are no words that can do it justice. </div>
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Here are some of my highlights:</div>
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1 & 2/ A gift from Oahu. </div>
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3 & 4/ The most incredible delight from Banan! (A must try)</div>
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5 & 6/ Koko Head Trail</div>
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7/ Hanauma Bay views</div>
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8 & 9/ Moped fun to Manoa Falls!</div>
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If you're ever thinking of going to Hawaii, stop thinking and just <b>do it.</b></div>
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Our time in Big Island was short and sweet. We were there for two nights and three days. I was surprised by the Big Island. It was quite different from Maui in that it was a lot more residential, and more low-key. I can't really put my finger on what it was, but it was probably my least favourite island of the three we visited (Maui, Big Island and Oahu).</div>
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These were a few highlights from our time on the Big Island:</div>
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1/ The beautiful pristine water view from Maui to the Big Island.</div>
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2/ The incredible Akaka Falls.</div>
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3/ Beautiful, tropical fruit! </div>
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4/ Island turtle chilling on island time.</div>
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We also stayed in a lodge near the Volcano and we visited the Jaggar Museum at night to see the lava but it was difficult to get some nice photos with my little point and shoot. </div>
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We also went kayaking to Kealakekua Bay which was INCREDIBLE. We were lucky enough to see some dolphins who put on a show for us! We didn't get much of it on film, but they do make an appearance in my video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLv0RJ1dnYg">here.</a></div>
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On to Oahu we go...</div>
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I had never given much thought to Hawaii as a travel destination. </div>
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In my head, it was the place people went to do a lot of shopping and not much else... </div>
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In some ways, having that expectation was a blessing in disguise. Hawaii absolutely took my breath away. In particular, our time in Maui was a dream. </div>
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I really can't put into words the beauty of Hawaii - the food, the weather, the animals, the land, and above all, the people. The locals of a destination make the place - I love people and to be able to be surrounded by the energy of the people of Hawaii was an incredible feeling. </div>
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Maui was a dream I never knew I had.</div>
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<b>1/</b> Perfection as we reached the dock en route to Ko Tao. </div>
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<b>2/</b> Coral viwe?</div>
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<b>3/</b> Lunch in paradise!</div>
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<b>4/</b> Shirley admiring said paradise.</div>
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<b>5/</b> Our snorkeling instructor in his element!</div>
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<b>6/</b> Absolute paradise.</div>
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It's no secret that I fall in love with every place that I visit... but Ko Tao truly took my breath away. </div>
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I've heard it being called an island paradise, and I couldn't really think of another way to describe it. Crystal clear waters and amazing greenery. Granted, I didn't see too much of it and it was relatively quiet in the area we saw, but it was stunning!! We were here only for one day as part of our snorkeling tour, but I can safely say the views left me breathless. Thailand is truly such a beautiful country. </div>
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<b>1/</b> Our pretty porch! To the left... the ocean. Had many a-naps here. </div>
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<b>2/</b> On top of a jeep!</div>
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<b>3/</b> Pretty views from The Treetops restaurant. </div>
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<b>4/</b> Thailand offers amazing nature views. </div>
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<b>5 & 6/</b> Jeep safari! </div>
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<b>7/</b> Even Jeep Safari's get caught in traffic jams, apparently!</div>
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<b>8 & 9/</b> Buddha's Magic Garden. Truly magic.</div>
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<b>10/</b> More magic.</div>
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<b>11/</b> This little cutie was helping his dad set up his pancake cart. I spoke to him, but he pretended not to be interested, until I whipped out my phone, then he was all hands on deck!</div>
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<b>12/</b> AMAZING view from our resort. (<u><a href="http://thesarann.com/">The Sarann</a></u>)</div>
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<b>13/</b> Full moon party was LIT! ;) </div>
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Oh beautiful Koh Samui... You have stolen a piece of my heart.</div>
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Now, don't get me wrong, Koh Samui is absolute tourist central! Every where I turned, I could hear an Australian accent. The prices go up in comparison to Bangkok and there is a much greater western influence. However, I've never been deterred from tourist-busy places. I am definitely someone that buzzes off of other people's energy, and what greater energy is there than somebody on an adventure?! </div>
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If you ever go to Koh Samui, I would recommend strongly to go on a jeep safari tour. Again, incredibly touristic however so much fun! An entire day of touring major attractions in a jeep. The drivers give you the option to sit on a bench of top of the jeep (without seat belts or safety) and go out of their way to make the ride as rocky as possible. Please do not pass this up! </div>
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Koh Samui is a truly magical place. A high recommendation to visit one day if you get the chance! </div>
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<b>1/</b> We LOVE Tuk Tuks! </div>
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<b>2/</b> Challenge: How many coconuts can you down in one trip?</div>
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<b>3 & 4/</b> The vibrant Floating Markets! </div>
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<b>5/</b> Coconut ice cream, served in a coconut of course,<br />
<b>6/ </b>Cute little cafe at the Floating Markets. </div>
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<b>7/</b> Pretty lights in 'Istanbul'... at Terminal 21 Shopping Centre, Bangkok. </div>
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<b>8/</b> The view from Vertigo & Moon Bar... Unreal!<br />
<b>9/ </b>We REALLY love Tuk Tuks! </div>
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You hear a lot of things about South-East Asia, particularly Thailand... Some good & some bad. So going to Thailand this February, I really was not expecting to fall so <b><u>completely in love</u></b> with it. </div>
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Bangkok was loud. It was hot. It was smelly. It was dirty. There were rats openly roaming the streets. There were scams. There was creepy old men. There was ping-pong shows. </div>
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But the energy is unreal. It's such a vibrant city, with what seems like an equal amount of locals & tourists roaming the streets - excited at the notion of good food, barter and Singha. </div>
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