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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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What’s a travel vlogger?
And how it became my full-time job Our lives have undeniably been changed by social media and YouTube, and the way we travel has been influenced by the Internet a lot, too. Although traveling shouldn’t necessarily be a social activity, sometimes it’s great to share your travel experience with friends – or a couple of thousands of strangers! This is what… Read more
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Travel nurtures us
Hello, Life Lovers! This month we have exciting news to go alongside these amazing stories written by travel lovers just like you. From July on, our digital magazine will be entirely free for all Life Lovers out there. We want our writers’ inspiring and empowering stories to get to as many people as possible and to travel north and south, reaching… Read more
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New Rideshare App Gains Acceptance All Over Bermuda
*Sponsored content* Following the official launch of Whip Rideshare #GrabAWhip in April 2022, the revolutionary rideshare service has received loads of praise, accolades and recognition from users and customers all over the island. Before now, travelers, tourists, vacationers and residents of the beautiful Island hadn’t really found transportation to be a super comfy experience. The float of Whip Rideshare was the… Read more
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Living Your Best Life with Less Plastic
We all strive to do our best for ourselves and our families each and every day, and our planet should receive the same love and attention. So, this month, join the plastic free movement, make the pledge and make a difference. Let’s have a great Plastic Free July! Read more
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Nurturing your Inner Nomad While Slowing Down
Solo travel gets exhausting and over time we find ourselves needing to rest. Often our minds are not ready to stop as we continue to dream of the next location and adventure. Expats understand that there comes a moment when we are physically and mentally too drained. We will inevitably reach a time when we need rest and the comforts of… Read more
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The Superpower of being “Indistractable”
Reviewing Nir Eyal’s Book In times when procrastination has become a trend word, and when balancing remote or hybrid work with our personal lives is an everyday juggle, learning to stay focused is the biggest asset to have. And that’s precisely what “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life” is about. It guides you in choosing where to… Read more
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The best of the Cotswolds
From the honey-coloured stone cottages, the vibrant market towns to the rolling green hills, there is no shortage of places to visit if you’re planning a trip to the Cotswolds. Spanning almost 800 square miles and covering five counties, each part of the Cotswolds has its own unique identity. One that will have you returning, time after time. As someone that… Read more
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How to write a CV that will get you interviews
Writing your own CV can be hard. Let’s be honest, not many of us find it easy talking about ourselves and our achievements. It can then feel harder still if you don’t have a neat ‘traditional’ career path. But do you know what, you are probably far more interesting as a result and you just need to get clear on your… Read more
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Expedition Cloudbridge: A once in a lifetime opportunity to discover Costa Rica
The buzz of entering my first year at university studying Biosciences. New people, new city and new experiences. But that joy soon mellowed as it seemed everyone around me already had experience. So I had to bring myself up to speed. That’s when I discovered the opportunity of a lifetime. An expedition to Costa Rica that would not only change my… Read more
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Thrift Shopping: A traveller’s Best Friend
Thrift shopping has become more and more prominent in our lives. Now it is not something that only the poor do. Now it has become fashionable to buy clothes and furniture second-hand. Keep reading to discover what’s thrift shopping and why you and our planet will love it too. While some countries still frown upon already used clothes, there are others… Read more
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Bringing Mindfulness back to Post Pandemic Life
Our everyday lives are quickly regaining a more frenzied pace post pandemic. It is so easy to adapt by multi-tasking and squeezing more into our day. Now, more than ever, it is important to use mindfulness to ensure we give ourselves a balance and maintain headspace. As we start to move into the “new normal” post pandemic, calendars are filling up… Read more
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This Is Us
It’s always about the little things in life. I have to be honest with you: I cry a lot while watching movies. I get emotional easily if the acting is good, but this show took feelings and common struggles to a whole different level, one that I have never seen on screen before. It’s the story of an American family that… Read more
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Turning waste into gardening gold
Creating rich soil to nurture your plants is not only good for the planet but incredibly satisfying. Your plants will also love you for it! Like any good recipe, there are lots of different views about composting ingredients and techniques. But not to worry, we’ve done the research, so you know what equipment you need, materials to buy and how to… Read more
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Canyoning
Icy waters, nail-biting heights and free-falling weren’t on my agenda when I arrived in the quiet city of Dalat, Vietnam. But agreeing to go on a canyoning trip with my new travel friend is what’s made me decide that this outdoor adrenaline-fuelled activity, filled with abseiling, waterfall sliding, swimming, climbing and cliff jumping in a gorge, needs to be on everybody’s… Read more
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Countless new opportunities
Hello, Life Lovers! This month we bring you a fantastic issue packed with meaningful stories that prove that every day can be a new beginning. That every experience we get the chance to live is an open door to countless new opportunities. And for that, we should embrace each one of them, even when the outcome is not exactly what we… Read more
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Keeping self-judgement out of the picture – a “how-to” guide
Let me start with a personal question. When you think of self, what do you think of? Is it self-love, self-care? Or is it self-deprecation or self-judgement? Unfortunately, for many, the answer is often the latter. It has often been said that comparison is the thief of joy, and while this may be the case, I feel that this also applies… Read more
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World Picnic Day done right
What do we do every time we want to celebrate someone or something? A dinner, lunch or, if the weather is good, a picnic is always an option, right? So, why not celebrate our way to celebrate? Yes, it sounds weird, but that is correct. This month (the 18th of June, to be precise) is World picnic Day. So, for that… Read more
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5 INSTAGRAMMABLE PIECES OF PARIS
ONLY 5 MINUTES AWAY FROM EVERYWHERE If you’re in Paris, you really can’t go wrong with a picture no matter where you go. Give your insta a ‘local Parisian’ feel with some original locations that you might usually walk right past. I’ve been here in the city for a little over three weeks now, and I’ve found some super cute and… Read more
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Travelling as a mother: I travel with my kids, and you can do it too!
Am I crazy? Yeah, I guess I am. But really, doesn’t it sound crazier to cut from your life something that makes you happy? That’s what travel was, and still is for me, a genuine source of happiness. One that I almost gave up when motherhood knocked on my door in 2018. I didn’t know anyone who’d dare travel with kids… Read more
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From Marketer to Massage Therapist
…and everything in between To massage or not to massage? That was the question for me in a time of professional uncertainty. After four years in a marketing role, quitting my job to move countries made me realise that, despite never having doubted my career path before, I did not, for the life of me, want to get back to it.… Read more
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The Great Ocean Road
Beauty at every turn The 243-kilometre long Great Ocean Road is dotted with small towns featuring some of Australia’s best food, wilderness, wildlife and beaches. Best known for the 12 Apostles, many visitors miss exploring the lesser-known towns and beaches which are scattered along the dramatic coastline. It’s well worth taking the time to do a hike, treat yourself to some… Read more
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Letter from the Editor: Taking a leap of faith
This beautiful May, we’ve gathered a list of stories that inspire, as we’d any other month, yes. But what makes this issue unique is that they’re all united under one umbrella, one big event that happens in most of them. They’re all taking a leap of faith in their own unique and diverse ways. And that’s simply fascinating. Scrolling through these… Read more
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My Sustainable Swaps
Small changes, big difference A recent evening natter with my girlfriends got us on the topic of sustainable swaps and what we can do to be more environmentally friendly in our everyday life. When we are in a new country, on the go, or even at home, we will find ourselves coming across new products at local stores or even in… Read more
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How the season affects our eating habits
+ Your favourite Rainbow Summer salad recipe We all feel it; we all know it. That transition in the year where we go from hotter days to cold ones or vice versa. We start adding or removing layers in our daily dress-up, and welcome shorter days or longer ones with more activities and sun. It all depends on where we are.… Read more
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How I applied to study a master’s degree overseas
After a long period of my life away from journalism, I decided that my time as a backpacker was over. So, to retake the professional path that I have left behind five years ago, I started to look for a postgraduate to do this year. This is the whole process that I followed to finally (try to) do the master’s of… Read more
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Some friendships are not good for our health
No doubt, friends always help make life more meaningful. They provide social and emotional support, alleviate our feelings of loneliness, and help us feel happier. Maintaining social connections both extends lifespan and reduces the risk of health problems such as depression. Apart from all these beautiful aspects of friendship, some people can affect your life negatively. Here I explore why. Read more
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Liverpool
It is the pool of life This Northern industrial city, which for so long has defined the banks of the Mersey, is by no means the largest in the United Kingdom. It does not erect the titanic structures of Greater London, nor does it boast the Idyllic Mediaeval city walls and cobbles of York. But it is a place that all… Read more
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Overcoming Mental health Stigma To Fight My Own Battle
As a person who was raised in Eastern Europe, mental health was never part of my education, nor was it part of family conversations. Life in a country in which mental health is laughed at or looked down on has never been easy for those who suffer serious problems. Luckily that wasn’t me. Traveling and living abroad have taught me many… Read more
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Finding nature on your doorstep
How a Toddler Opened my Eyes to the Everyday Wonder of Nature We often view a journey as the means to an end. Excitedly looking forward to reaching our planned destination and therefore the end of the journey. This can lead us to book more and more exotic holidays chasing the ultimate experience to create the perfect memory. But this mindset… Read more
Travel stories to empower women 