China is a beautiful and diverse country, rich in cultural history. If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I spent two and a half years teaching and travelling …

Today I'm writing about a topic that has been on my mind for months. How many times have you sat in a boardroom and felt like you're just not good …

Hi gorgeous souls, It’s time for another LOS book club review. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know that I’m all about self-care and personal growth which is …

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) has become a popular career choice for many people who love to travel and experience new cultures. If you’re wondering how to teach …

You want to start your teach abroad journey but you’re not sure if it’s the right fit. You’re tired of the corporate grind and you’re looking for adventure and fun. …

Hey fabulous Life of Shal followers! It's time for your 2023 glow up plan. You're probably wondering what a glow up plan is. Well, I'm here to tell you exactly …

Today I'm writing about a topic that has been on my mind for months. How many times have you sat in a boardroom and felt like you're just not good …

One of my favorite quotes from Van Gogh is: “If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be …

We all experience feelings of self-doubt from time to time. Often, we don’t even realize that these feelings have crept up on us and soon, a tiny little voice in …

As we get deeper into the last quarter of the year, I think it’s time for some reflections. How are you doing with achieving your goals for the year? Are …

Everyone wants to become the best version of themselves, but few actually do it. Have you stopped and asked the question why? There’s always some form of limiting belief that …

Don’t you just love new beginnings? Whether it’s the start of a new year, month or day – a new beginning is somewhat refreshing. There’s something about the idea of …

Bali is one of those amazing cultural destinations filled with bustling bright colours and vibrance. I was so excited to visit Bali and be on an island holiday in Indonesia! …

Deventer is one of those beautiful medieval towns located on the east bank of the IJssel in The Netherlands. Known for delicious gingerbread Deventer Koek and it's annual Dickens festival …

Exploring more of Africa has always been on my bucket list which is why when the opportunity for a day trip into Botswana came up, we jumped at the opportunity. …

Deventer is one of those beautiful medieval towns located in the Overijssel province of The Netherlands. Situated just 88 km’s outside of Amsterdam this historic city is definitely worth a …

When we planned out trip to Japan, apart from Tokyo DisneySea, one of the places that was high up on my list was Universal Studios Japan! I had never been …

I've started this photo diary series as a way to scrap book all my travel photos online but more that, to inspire you to visit the beautiful places I have …

Hi gorgeous souls, It’s time for another LOS book club review. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know that I’m all about self-care and personal growth which is …

I love poetry in all its forms. It's a play on words that somehow, when strung together resonates to the deepest parts of your soul. Which is why I love …

My sister recently shared a book with me that she had been reading: Good Vibes Good Life by Vex King. She started by telling me how great the book was …

I love a good book. But more than that, I love a good book that finds a way to bring travel and womanhood together. There's something about the strength of …

The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is a story centred around five women who, despite having very different backgrounds find comfort and friendship in each other, while meeting at a …

Sometimes life hits us with something unexpected that sends our world crashing down and knocks us to the very core of our soul. Honestly though, why wouldn't it? The universe …