This weekend I visited Andros island, the most northern of the Greek Cyclades. It is perfect for a weekend escape. It is two hours by ferry from Athens, leaving from the port of Rafina. Andros island is known for it’s stunning scenery and high quality tourism. It has gorgeous beaches, delicious local food, traditional villagesContinue reading “A perfect weekend on the stunning Andros island”
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Living yoga and travel in the gorgeous Evia Greece
Sometimes when I’m away from home in the middle of nowhere and haven’t stepped on my yoga mat for a while, a thought pops into my head that “I need to get back to my yoga practice”. Then I smile and laugh because I am more in my yoga practice than ever in these moments!Continue reading “Living yoga and travel in the gorgeous Evia Greece”
New Year 2022 Women’s Wellness Challenge!
It’s that time of year again… the deep winter when we take stock of the year that has passed and start envisioning what we want to create in the year ahead. This year, I have decided to take it up a notch! From Monday, I will be commencing a Women’s Wellness Challenge here on myContinue reading “New Year 2022 Women’s Wellness Challenge!”
Is it time for a health reboot?
I can’t believe it is nearly the end of the year already! This year has passed so fast yet it feels like so much has happened. I can’t wait for the Christmas holidays to begin on Monday so that I can recharge and prepare for exciting new things in the new year. Like all ofContinue reading “Is it time for a health reboot?”
Staying active during the colder seasons
This month in the UK has been really lovely. I have been making the most of family time and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible. It is getting colder and darker by the day though and honestly, I am looking forward to getting some sunshine when I return to Greece! Today I want toContinue reading “Staying active during the colder seasons”
An active weekend hiking in the Peak District
Today is just a fun post to share some photos from my hike this weekend. For me, hiking is one of the best ways to stay active. It is the perfect way to move your body whilst also relaxing at the same time. You get out in the fresh air, get away from screens andContinue reading “An active weekend hiking in the Peak District”
How have a healthy autumn season
In today’s post I want to share my top tips for staying healthy during autumn season. I am back in the UK after a year living in Greece and it is clear that autumn has arrived! Fresh mornings, mild, dry days and dark, cold nights are fast approaching. Actually, although I love the summer energy,Continue reading “How have a healthy autumn season”
Hiking and yoga in Kea (Tzia) Island Greece
I just got back from a lovely trip on the Greek island of Kea, also known as Tzia. Kea Island is one of the closest islands to the mainland at just an hours’ boat ride away and is part of the Cycladic group of islands. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I have neverContinue reading “Hiking and yoga in Kea (Tzia) Island Greece”
The travel curse strikes again (and a relaxing Easter break)
It’s been a while since my last post! It’s been a busy month as I had to come back to the UK before the end of the tax year and, as you can imagine, travelling during a pandemic is not the easiest task. I can understand why it has to be so complicated to putContinue reading “The travel curse strikes again (and a relaxing Easter break)”
Celebrating “Clean Monday” in Greece
Yesterday was a religious holiday here in Greece, the Eastern Christian festival of Καθαρά Δευτέρα (Kathara Deftera) aka “Clean Monday” or “Pure Monday”. Similar to the celebration of Ash Wednesday in the West, it’s the seventh Monday before Easter and the start of lent, a period of cleansing for the mind body and spirit. TheContinue reading “Celebrating “Clean Monday” in Greece”