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Finding My Voice Without Words: What Shanghai Taught Me About Real Connection
After two decades as a professional communicator, I thought I knew the power of words—until I landed in Shanghai without a clue how to speak the language. What followed was an unexpected journey through music, gestures, and silent smiles that taught me connection goes far beyond conversation. This is what happens when you lose your words… and find something deeper. Read more
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Cappadocia – The land of endless wonders
Soar above fairytale valleys, explore ancient cave cities, and experience the magic of Cappadocia like never before. From sunrise hot air balloons to soul-stirring landscapes, this guide reveals why Turkey’s most enchanting region is a must for adventurers, romantics, and culture lovers alike. Discover the top things to do, hidden gems, and local tips to make your Cappadocia journey unforgettable. Read more
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Isla Holbox, Mexico’s Lo-Fi Hidden Paradise
Let me let you in on a little secret I can’t keep any longer from Life Lovers Magazine. Listen closely, whether you’re looking for a backpacker’s hostel haven, yoga retreat on the playa, fun in the sun with your family, luxury honeymoon romance or even a little mixture of all of these accommodation styles, Isla Holbox has all of these and… Read more
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How to be the best travel buddy to someone with anxiety
If you or a travel companion has anxiety, it’s vital to the success of your trip to think ahead about how you can get the most out of your travels whilst prioritising your mental and physical health. Here’s everything I’ve learnt from a decade on the road as an anxious traveller with a significant other in tow. By Jessica Holmes @hitchedhikingandhousesitting Read more
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Out with “live to work” and welcome work to LIVE MORE! Achieving a work-life balance is the new success.
As we enter May, we are reminded of the importance of achieving and sustaining a healthy work-life balance. But today we also want to remind you (and us too!) about the importance of understanding why this is directly linked to our overall health, and how it will help us be more productive. By Life Lovers Magazine Editorial Team @Lifeloversmag Read more
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The Rising Allure of Asia: A Magnet for Work and Living
Asia—a continent brimming with an eclectic mix of cultures, thriving economies, and mesmerizing landscapes—has become an irresistible draw for adventurers seeking career opportunities and a profoundly enriching lifestyle. Explore the reasons driving individuals toward Asia’s vibrant and diverse canvas. By Alisha Nikodemus Read more
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How to reconnect with home when you’re not physically there
My experience with feeling detached from “home” is that it ebbs and flows. I don’t constantly feel homesick, but now and again, I feel out of sorts and realise that I’m experiencing a disconnect from the place I’m physically in or the people around me. This can be brought on by anything really, from language barriers to additional stress to prolonged… Read more
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Biodanza: Learn to Connect With Yourself in a New Way
Biodanza is the poetry of encounter, its intention is to humanize medicine. It is an instrument useful for those who want to live a more humane and healthier life. In this article, we explore Biodanza further. By María Gabriela Rojas Molina Biodanza is a discipline that incorporates the body, which is on many occasions forgotten and opens the way for the… Read more
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Confessions of a Van-Life Convert
If you had asked me 10, even 5 years ago if I’d consider taking a holiday in a campervan, I’d have laughed in your face and told you that you must be joking. Last year, I experienced my first taste of van-life and am utterly hooked! Read more
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How to Choose the Perfect Shampoo Bar For Me?
Single-use plastic is the biggest culprit in polluting our environment. As we learn in our Backpacker’s guide to sustainable travel course, single-use plastic pollutes oceans and beaches, threatening marine life and putting thousands of species at risk. However, each of us have the tools to reduce our single-plastic use in many ways. Today we want to talk about Shampoo Bars, how… Read more
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All Hallow’s Eve Pumpkin Pancakes
Can you believe it is October already!? Can someone stop the world because I want to get off!!! How quickly this year has gone by, feels like yesterday when I was planning the summer holidays! Down here is time to plan again. (Start getting warm and cosy my Northern Hemisphere friends) but on the bright side, October means… Halloween! And as… Read more
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October 2022: Letter from the Editor
The Self-Care Issue Caring for our mental health means different things to different people. It can also mean many different things for the same person, depending on the day, the circumstances, the information we might have, and even the moon and the weather can sometimes have something to do with it. So, this October, mental health awareness month, we want to… Read more
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Onsight Care
Worry-free Hair and Skincare Travel Products How many times have you travelled somewhere and found out right on arrival your shampoo, soap, or toothpaste bottle has inevitably exploded all over your luggage, and now all your belongings are covered in liquid goo? Sound familiar? Sadly enough, this undesirable scenario happens more often than you’d imagine. Luckily, we found a solution: Say… Read more
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Aaron Brown: the name behind Smokin’ and Grillin’ with AB
“Real Talk” is a podcast hosted by celebrity chefs Aaron Brown and Pat Neely, focusing on culinary culture, cooking techniques, and family. Aaron, a self-taught chef with over two million YouTube subscribers, aims to inspire others through cooking tutorials and plans to expand his brand. The podcast features special guests, fostering discussions about food and creativity. Read more
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Estes Park: A Haven for a Quiet Nature-Lover
Centered amongst nature’s dramatic beauty sits the quaint, folky town of Estes Park, Colorado. About an hour and a half drive from Denver, this wildlife retreat is quietly nestled in the foothills of Rocky Mountain National Park. Sip your morning coffee among the grazing elk, hike your way up to one of the highest peaks in the nation and dare to… Read more
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
A chaotic sci-fi adventure that is laugh-out-loud funny and is as touching as it is thrilling. Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) navigates the burden of saving the multi-verse. And no, it’s not a Marvel movie! By Kim John @Toffs_on_tour The latest addition to Prime is Everything Everywhere All at Once from writer-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – the “Daniels” known for… Read more
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Tantra
Learning to explore and connect more deeply The practice originating from Hinduism that is commonly linked to sex is way more than that. Tantra is a spiritual practice that proposes diving into everything as completely, as totally, and as consciously as possible. Here, I’ll tell you the story of my journey with Tantra, an eye-opening relationship that I’m so grateful to… Read more
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Marseille
Discover the Most Loved and Hated City in Provence Why visit Marseille when it has a bad reputation? Here is the story of my adopted city and the reasons why you should definitely put it on your travel list, and why you’ll fall in love with its unique charm. Here are the 10 best things to do in Marseille in 2022.… Read more
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September 2022: Letter from the Editor
Living Life My Own Way Dear Life Lovers, Welcome to September, my second most beloved month of the year. September means spring for the Southern Hemisphere (where I am originally from), and a most awaited breeze after the hot summer we had in the Northern Hemisphere. On this side of the world, it also means going back to school and returning… Read more
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Immersing Myself in Portugal’s Culture
What I learned from staying in one location for longer Portugal as my first overseas journey after three years of being still and I knew I wanted to travel differently. That’s why I decided to choose only one destination and immerse myself in it. I chose Portugal and Lisbon was my base. Here’s the story about all the things I learn… Read more
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Comfortable in My Skin
“How Travel Shaped My Journey With Vitiligo” We all have insecurities, and it takes a huge amount of courage to give ourselves the self-love and confidence that we all deserve. My biggest insecurity has always been my skin condition, Vitiligo. And although it is not a life-changing condition, as you can imagine, it can have a huge impact on someone’s confidence… Read more
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Beeswax Food Wraps
Everything you need to know about this colorful plastic-free solution for your leftovers In our constant search to reduce our plastic consumption and food waste, we stumbled across beeswax food wraps. A sustainable and very simple to use solution to keep our leftovers for a bit longer in a clean –and cute– presentation, using only natural ingredients. Here is everything you… Read more
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Worldwide Fried Pastries
Doesn’t matter where you are in the world or where you come from, one thing is certain: you will always find a fried pastry from that country. Yes, my friends, because who doesn’t love something fried? Here we review trends and the best fried pastries worldwide, plus a must-try “sopaipillas” recipe you’ll love. By Pat Aguilar @pataguilar The first thing that… Read more
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Life as a Digital Nomad
Have you ever thought about living life as a digital nomad? To some, it seemed impossible! But I’m here today to tell you: from scaling your online business and spreading your impact around the world, it is ALL possible. Here are my practical insider tips on growing your business as a digital nomad, and overcoming the roadblocks we might encounter along… Read more
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How to Create Your Personalized Affirmation
What if you knew what to tell yourself to push you forward, make the most of your journey, and dare to live the life you want? By doing mindset work, you can improve your motivation, gain some self-love and confidence, and face any obstacles. It will help reduce your stress and anxiety levels too. One way to do this is to… Read more
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6 Reasons why you should visit San Cristóbal on your first Galápagos Islands trip
You’ve made up your mind. After playing with the idea for a while you’re ready to move The Galápagos Islands from your dream list to your bucket list. Then you see all these beautiful islands and you start wondering, ”How do I choose the right one?”, “Should I book a cruise?”, “How can I make the most out of this once-in-life-time… Read more
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Why choose already recycled products?
Recycling our waste has been around for quite some time, making its way into city policies as well as businesses and homes pretty much everywhere in the world. But even though there’s still plenty to do to reduce and hurt our planet less, having the chance to also purchase already recycled products is a big step in the right direction. Here… Read more
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How to Start a Successful Side Hustle (Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start)
One of the most common questions I get is, “how do I start a side hustle?” My reply is typically, “What do you want to do? What interests you? There are nearly endless options.” Often they reply, “I have no idea.” So if you’re ready to start living the dream and rolling in the extra coin but have no idea how… Read more
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Plant-Based Milk
One of the things people are switching these days is their consumption of milk, trying alternative milk or even completely removing it from their diet. Not just because they decided to try a vegan lifestyle, but also for dietary/health reasons. Many people have discovered that they are lactose intolerant and needed to make the change. For that and many other reasons… Read more
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A Life at Sea
As a self-confessed lover of travel and all things related it’s little wonder the idea of living on a yacht and sailing the world appealed to me. I wasn’t a sailor when I watched the documentary, which changed my life. It was the story of Laura Dekker, the youngest girl to have ever sailed solo around the world. As the credits… Read more
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You’re never too far away to get some help
How Zoom became the office of my therapy sessions People always say that taking the first step is the hardest part of every new experience, especially when what you are trying to do is asking for help. Once you have done it, you kind of know how the process goes, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t be a little bit… Read more
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Paolo Nutini
And the most awaited comeback of the Scottish singer Paolo Nutini is a Scottish music legend that somehow has enchanted not only UK fans, but music lovers worldwide. And now, after releasing his previous album in 2014, he’s finally back with a new launch, tour dates and a most awaited comeback to the Glasgewian stage of TRNSMT. Here’s why you need… Read more
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Take a Chance on Lesbos
You could go dancing, maybe just talking; you’ve got to get to know Lesbos better! In the words of Sappho’s poem, Grace, “What country maiden charms thy heart, however fair, however sweet, who has not learned by gracious art to draw her dress around her feet? I’d like to think Sappho was talking about her love affair between herself and the… Read more
Travel stories to empower women 