Blog | Kaleidoscope Wellness - Part 2

One of the many temples at Po Nagar in Nha Trang. I especially liked this one.

Vietnam-South to North

I certainly didn’t know what I was getting into when I decided to come to Vietnam. I found that it was a mixture of many things and if I where to describe it in one word, I’d have to say “intense”. When I arrived to Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon), I was overwhelmed!

This is from a view point on the way to the lighthouse in Bryon Bay.

The Land Down Under

My trip to Australia was very short but extremely enjoyable. I hadn’t planned to go to Australia from New Zealand but since it’s SO close and it had been about 30 years since I was there last, I figured why not? Given the fact that winter was quickly approaching, I decided to stick to the

In New Zealand it is so common to see rainbows. This was on Waiheke Island.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

In New Zealand, the rain often brings rainbows and a brilliant blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. I didn’t mind the rain in New Zealand although the temperatures did start dropping as the days moved closer to winter.  I enjoyed my time on the North Island. I flew from Christchruch, on the South Island,

Sunset on Kuta Beach.

Time Flies

Time flies and I’m ready….again! Time is an interesting concept when traveling. For me what I notice is how time seems to go slowly at the beginning and speeds up as time progresses. I can say that I can’t believe I’ve been gone for a month! Bali has been an adventure and wonderful in many

A scary Ogoh-oooh at the parade celebrating Bali’s New Year

Nyepi Day-Bali’s Day of Silence

Nyepi Day in Bali is a New Year celebration unlike anywhere else on the planet. It’s ultimately the quietest day of the year, when all of the island’s inhabitants abide by a set of local rules; no lights, no fire (so no cooking or smoking!), no activity and limited talking. There is also NO internet!

Your Time As a Caterpillar Has Expired. Your Wings Are Ready.

When I told my aunt of my developing plans, her comment was “you just can’t help yourself!”. It’s true, I have a wanderlust soul that needs to explore, have adventures and get out into the world. One of the things on my bucket list has been to live in a foreign country for at least

A plant-based Thanksgiving feast: Lentil loaf, stuffed acorn squash, maple-Dijon roasted brussel sprouts topped with mushroom gravy.

Giving Thanks

At the beginning of the year, I made a commitment to go “Plant-based” (yes, completely vegan…no animals or animal products) for at least a year. I had been gradually reducing any animal products and most processed foods from my diet. I naturally eat fresh, local and whole foods, so going “all-the-way” was pretty easy. I’m

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