Archive - From Suits to Sandals

Your tropical island holiday awaits in Lombok

Picture this: Beautiful white beaches. Warm turquoise water. Beautiful people. Tropical forests. Tasty food. No traffic. A laid-back life where nothing…

Apr 6 •

March 2024

Finding your space of stillness

On Sunday 27th January 2024, I arrived back in South Africa. It had been 20 months since I left Cape Town with one bag containing everything I owned. I…

Mar 8 •

February 2024

The Big Day is Finally here

The highly anticipated day has finally arrived! My debut book "From Suits to Sandals" is now LIVE and ready for you to embark on this journey with me…

Feb 5 •

January 2024

Your 2 Minute weekend inspiration

From Suits to Sandals. The journey begins…

Jan 13 •

2024 - Your year of being courageous

We are a few days into the new year and I hope you are still brimming with excitement about those resolutions you pledged to on 31 December 2023. Did…

Jan 7 •

October 2023

The burden of Possessions

A brief glimpse into my world of simple living

Oct 1, 2023 •

September 2023

Taking a break from island life

For a little over a year, we've called the enchanting island of Lombok our home. It had wrapped us in its warm embrace and nestled itself deep in our…

Sep 5, 2023 •

July 2023

Experiencing a medical emergency in a foreign country

And the biggest lesson learnt

Jul 31, 2023 •

May 2023

Sustainable tourism in Indonesia: A memoir of a walking tour.

It was a beautiful morning on Sunday, April 30th. The humidity of the morning made it clear that it would be a hot day. I was in Batu Layar, a small…

May 2, 2023 •

April 2023

Your 1 minute sprinkle of inspiration

You are 1 day further away from fulfilling your purpose. Your purpose is bigger than these 4 things: 1. Money 2. Your title 3. Year-end targets 4…

Apr 21, 2023 •

March 2023

My first Ramadan in Lombok

It's 8pm on Wednesday 22 March 2023. The warmth of the tropical night gently embraces my skin. It is another balmy evening on Lombok. I’m sitting with a…

Mar 31, 2023 •

Your 2 minute Friday inspiration

Pic of me with my grandson living my desired future on an island called Gili Air You are 1 decision away from changing your life. What do you do? Act or…

Mar 10, 2023 •

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