Author Archives: SAVING FOR CUBA

Spotlight on Socotra

What: An archipelago of four owned by the Republic of Yemen. Where: In the Indian Ocean, almost equal distances from Somalia and Yemen. When: November through to February. You’ll dodge the monsoon seasons and find the tropical desert heat a little less

Spotlight on Socotra

What: An archipelago of four owned by the Republic of Yemen. Where: In the Indian Ocean, almost equal distances from Somalia and Yemen. When: November through to February. You’ll dodge the monsoon seasons and find the tropical desert heat a little less

Adhan – for Everyone?

A recent study found that listening to the “Adhan”, or Islamic call to prayer, significantly improves psychological well-being. The study was conducted on a broad range of people, with varying religious beliefs and backgrounds, many of whom could not speak

Adhan – for Everyone?

A recent study found that listening to the “Adhan”, or Islamic call to prayer, significantly improves psychological well-being. The study was conducted on a broad range of people, with varying religious beliefs and backgrounds, many of whom could not speak

The Yoco House, Sydney.

From the outside, it’s foolish. An escape route for grown ups who don’t want to be grown ups. From the inside, it’s perfect. A space of progression, freedom and creative thinking. The Yoco House was born of yoga teacher, Robbie

The Yoco House, Sydney.

From the outside, it’s foolish. An escape route for grown ups who don’t want to be grown ups. From the inside, it’s perfect. A space of progression, freedom and creative thinking. The Yoco House was born of yoga teacher, Robbie

The Burning Man Evolution.

If there’s a website out there that uses the word ‘radical’ more than burningman.com, we should all eat our hats. But hold the mockery. They use it deservingly, and for very good reason. This more or less currency free experimental

The Burning Man Evolution.

If there’s a website out there that uses the word ‘radical’ more than burningman.com, we should all eat our hats. But hold the mockery. They use it deservingly, and for very good reason. This more or less currency free experimental

Ms. G’s. Sydney, Australia.

 There’s nothing particularly fun about reading a menu that contains less than 3 words you can actually pronounce. Nor is it overly stimulating to try somewhere brand spanking, only to read the menu with a sense of de ja vu.

Ms. G’s. Sydney, Australia.

 There’s nothing particularly fun about reading a menu that contains less than 3 words you can actually pronounce. Nor is it overly stimulating to try somewhere brand spanking, only to read the menu with a sense of de ja vu.

Norwegian Dreamboat. Erlend Øye.

If you’re not in the .01 precent of society that’s 10 steps ahead of pop culture, you won’t mind hearing old news on an artist who’s barely released a thing since 2005. So read on. Norwegian music God Erlend Øye

Norwegian Dreamboat. Erlend Øye.

If you’re not in the .01 precent of society that’s 10 steps ahead of pop culture, you won’t mind hearing old news on an artist who’s barely released a thing since 2005. So read on. Norwegian music God Erlend Øye

Happy as Darry. Sofia, Bulgaria.

Christmas in Bulgaria is not a particularly colourful affair. The weather demands the bleak tones of overcoats and fur, and icy snow hides any spots of colour the post communist country may otherwise adorn. Consequently, stumbling across the intimate, jelly bean

Happy as Darry. Sofia, Bulgaria.

Christmas in Bulgaria is not a particularly colourful affair. The weather demands the bleak tones of overcoats and fur, and icy snow hides any spots of colour the post communist country may otherwise adorn. Consequently, stumbling across the intimate, jelly bean

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Bali bound.

Bookshops, bars & beautiful food. It’s more than just the balmy weather attracting over two million visitors to Bali each year. Here’s a little snippet of just some of the island’s treasures… Bambu Bali. Jl. Suweta No. 1, Ubud. Bambu Bali

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Bali bound.

Bookshops, bars & beautiful food. It’s more than just the balmy weather attracting over two million visitors to Bali each year. Here’s a little snippet of just some of the island’s treasures… Bambu Bali. Jl. Suweta No. 1, Ubud. Bambu Bali

Driver's hand holding pink and yellow flower.
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The Hand of Niyas. Sengamuwa, Sri Lanka.

When I first laid eyes on Mohamed Niyas, he was standing in a sea of people waiting excitedly outside Colombo airport. To look at him, you could have easily thought he was awaiting the arrival of his first born child

Driver's hand holding pink and yellow flower.
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The Hand of Niyas. Sengamuwa, Sri Lanka.

When I first laid eyes on Mohamed Niyas, he was standing in a sea of people waiting excitedly outside Colombo airport. To look at him, you could have easily thought he was awaiting the arrival of his first born child

The Portuguese Vortex.

How do you know when a place is incredible? The hotel staff are guests of the past. To exchange further travel for washing dishes and changing bed sheets, one would have to be pretty smitten indeed. This seems to be

The Portuguese Vortex.

How do you know when a place is incredible? The hotel staff are guests of the past. To exchange further travel for washing dishes and changing bed sheets, one would have to be pretty smitten indeed. This seems to be

Tulum. Every clichéd comparison to paradise…

An hour and a half South of the Spring Break central (read: Cancun) and 3 hours North of the Mexico-Belize border, lies one of the most picturesque places on the Planet – Tulum. Bringing Tulum to life in words is

Tulum. Every clichéd comparison to paradise…

An hour and a half South of the Spring Break central (read: Cancun) and 3 hours North of the Mexico-Belize border, lies one of the most picturesque places on the Planet – Tulum. Bringing Tulum to life in words is