Spring is springing up here in Australia and the countdown to more days spent in the outdoors is on. Bushwalking, hiking, picnics with friends are those stellar ways to maximise the benefits of our time outdoors – fresh air, warm sunshine, and soothing views of trees, plants, wildflowers and wildlife. With bushwalking and hiking comes […]
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Most mornings, when weather and schedules permit, I start my day by walking. Walking in nature is one of my daily, personal rituals along with a healthy, plant-based smoothie for breakfast. I also keep walking in my schedule when I’m travelling. A brisk or slow morning walk is my time to take in a walking
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There’s a small cape on the north coast of New Taipei in Taiwan and stretches about 1.7 kilometres into the ocean. It’s known as the Yehliu Promontory. Nearby, Datun Mountain was pushed from out of the sea by geological forces many years ago, but the real drawcard is the rock formations that are scattered along
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This week’s winter walk took me through the lush bushlands of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Forecasted rain and hail held off willingly so I could enjoy a morning of wandering dirt trails through skinny eucalypts and low-lying grasslands. Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is beautiful and offers many wanderers the space and outdoorsy inspiration needed to get
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I’ve lived in Melbourne’s east for a big chunk of my life and The Dandenongs are right on my doorstep. It’s always been on my list to do a bit of bushwalking in The Dandenongs but I’ve never proactively set the time aside to actually do it. There have been times when I’ve trekked up
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Sun-drenched pedestrians gripping cameras and shopping bags flood the intersection and cross towards Flinders Street Station, St Paul’s Cathedral or Federation Square. Church bells dangling above the city drone with an overbearing toll and bustling foot traffic accelerates along Swanston Street, eager to greet friends or explore the city’s many alcoves. To the initiated, it’s
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Is there a special vegan in your life and you just don’t know what to get them for their birthday? If you’re in Melbourne, there are a plethora of vegan birthday present ideas. Here are some fun ideas, no matter what type of vegan your loved one is. For the birthday vegan foodie Melbourne is
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Ringwood in Melbourne’s outer east has become quite the vegan-friendly hub in recent years. From street art to locally roasted coffee and an array of vegan-friendly cuisines, Ringwood has fast-become a haven for those exploring the outer east. Ringwood is only about a half an hour or so from the city by car, or you
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Vegan Easy and Vegan Australia – together with Animal Liberation Victoria – are hosting yet another special Vegan Easy Challenge in celebration of World Vegan Month next month. According to Vegan Easy, more than 50% of people who sign up for the Vegan Easy Challenge do so for health and fitness reasons. For this year’s
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My husband and I go for a daily morning walk, weather permitting. Recently one day I decided not to go for a walk. It had been raining heavily earlier and the rain was persisting. Rather than getting caught in a downpour, I decided to stay home and complete my walk later when the rain eased.
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