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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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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For Travel Lovers
If you don’t know what to get for the wanderlust, adventure-seeking globe-trotter in your life, then look no further; we have all you need right here. Check out our best Christmas gift ideas of 2021. Read more
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From Love Actually to The Grinch: our writers pick their favourite Christmas movies of all times
The holiday season doesn’t begin until you start listening to Christmas carols and find a festive movie every time you turn the TV on. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good old movie marathon to get us into the Christmas spirits? So, this month, our Life Lovers’ writers put together their best picks for you to start binge-watching the… Read more
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It’s Christmas, and at Christmas you tell the truth
Letter from the Editor Welcome December, my personal favourite month for many, many reasons, but one of them being, clearly, because it is Christmas. I’ve been lucky enough to have several fantastic Christmas that gave me infinite memories to cherish. But also, once I started travelling, I got to experience Christmas abroad and a whole new way of celebrating the holidays.… Read more
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Working very close to my roots
There is something different about working overseas with people from your same country or with similar cultures than with a new one. It’s a particular kind of synchronisation that only happens when you’re able to communicate with others without having to rethink every action and express yourself in your own natural state. At least that’s how I felt while working for… Read more
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Riding towards freedom
A poem to find your inner goddess Lately, travelling has become so uncertain and difficult. Some of these challenges might be new: changing restrictions and tests to get done, and others have always been there, like work, commitments and unforeseen life circumstances thrown in our way. Whether old or new, they can easily end up overwhelming us. So today, I want… Read more
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My getaway turned into a lifetime
How my Tinder date abroad became my husband This is my story marrying my international online date. Well, it isn’t a typical love story, I guarantee, because it didn’t begin with the love itself. I didn’t know that the day I met Dave in Hamburg would lead to the day where I said, ‘’I do, ‘til death do us apart.’’ Read more
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Why Learning to Say “Hello” in different languages Should Be on Every Traveller’s Bucket List
You might be wondering why knowing how to greet in more than one language is a bucket list activity. As a trilingual, literature major, and all-around travel lover myself, let me tell you why learning to say hello in different languages will definitely come in handy! Plus, a dozen hellos to start a conversation around the world. Read more
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Netflix’s Maid
When we travel, we often have long waits in airports between flights or in long flights, buses or train rides. When living abroad, sometimes we also long for some disconnection time and peace and quiet. Whether you’re waiting for something or avoiding another, what better way to use this time than watching a movie, series or reading a book. So, for… Read more
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How to be a conscious consumer
Nowadays, it can be overwhelming to have a sustainable lifestyle, especially when it comes to buying a product. It’s not only about how the product is made but also about how long we’re going to keep it. Everything we buy has a healthy, environmental and social impact. So it’s important to buy from brands or companies that we support and avoid… Read more
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I’m Watching…You
Eerily entertaining, Netflix’s You Season 3 is binge-worthy How bad could newly married murderers with a newborn moving to the suburbs go? In the Netflix trending show You, viewers get a look into stalker Joe Goldberg and his wife Love Quinn’s attempt to shift into an ordinary family while poking fun at the rich, suburban lifestyle. This month, our show recommendation… Read more
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Visualisation to tune in to the present moment
Here is a quick guided visualisation to help you relax while travelling or whenever you need to hit pause. Plus, listen to the soothing audio visualisation by clicking on the link below. “It’s the journey that matters, not the destination.” Read more
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To Write or Not…
From being branded as useless as the ‘l’ ‘in ‘tortilla’ to climbing the same ‘l’ in the ladder. This is my work story on how I progressed from a novice writer to an editor. Scene 1 ‘Waiiiit…Stoooopppp!!’ I pounced on the production manager before she could press the enter button on the computer. All of this was to stop her from… Read more
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Traveling Brought Me Back To Life
It’s been eighteen years since I developed a passion for traveling. I’ve had so many travel stories since then. Some of them with my family, which I cherish with a grateful heart; some with my friends, which were a very accurate representation of fun; and some others, my solo travel stories, which have been the perfect way to get to know… Read more
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Appreciation
Letter from the Editor – November 2021 November reminds us how close we are to the end of 2021. So now, when we are looking for what to read, I want to present to you Life Lover’s latest magazine. An issue that gathers female stories of appreciation. That’s right, this month we celebrate how far we’ve come. So keep reading to… Read more
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I’m More Than My Job:
5 Key Questions to Survive Work-Related Misconceptions Ever felt like you’re only as good as your job title? Yeah, me too. And let me tell you, it’s not doing wonders for self-esteem. Spoiler: it’s also totally wrong. So, here’s the story of how not having a “traditional job” filled me with insecurities, how I flipped the script, and the 5 questions… Read more
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Argentina: Magical wonder begins at the end of the world!
Across the corners of South America stretch some of the most amazing locations available to travelers worldwide, but I believe no place captures as many things to do and places to love as Argentina does. In my many return trips, I have found that there is no limit to the number of incredible meals, rich culture, exciting adventures, and leisurely recreation… Read more
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Packing tips for your next destination
As the world begins to resume travelling, it’s time to dust off our travel bags and start packing those essential items that will have your back rain or shine. From compiling your important documents to whether you should fold or roll your clothes, here is my list of travel packing tips and tricks to help you perfectly pack for your next… Read more
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How Plant Medicine transformed my way of living
Are you ready for some magic? I am going to take you along into the world of plant medicine, into what some even call the food of the gods. You’ve probably heard about some of these medicines before; I am talking about cacao, ayahuasca, rapé, kambo, truffles and more. Here’s my experience with medicinal plants and its benefits. Read more
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A fashion Journey to sustainability
Wondering how can I be more sustainable in fashion? How to transform yourself from a fast fashion junkie to a conscious consumer. Here is everything you need to know to get on the sustainable fashion ride and dress for our planet, too. Like many of us, I used to own a lot of clothes. And when I say a lot of… Read more
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Are you mad fer it??!!
It doesn’t matter that 25 years have passed, Oasis music still bumps loud in my heart. I travelled back in time after watching Oasis Knebworth its new documentary, that tells the story of one of the biggest concerts ever held in the UK, through the voice of their fans. In two days, Oasis gathered 250,000 people in Knebworth. Tickets went on… Read more
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Fall in love with the other side of networking
“I know that networking is a good thing for my career, but it makes me cringe and I just can’t bring myself to do it. Please help!” – Many people, Everywhere Historically when we think of networking, we think of walking into a big venue after work, getting our name badge and drink, then *horror* mingling with strangers! A small proportion… Read more
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Self care cooking
When we travel, our emotions start playing a big role. Our mood can go up and down in a second, and we experience different types of stress, even though we are living the dream. That’s why it’s key to eat consciously, shop to care for ourselves from the inside out and learn how to cook the best self care food meant… Read more
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Love | And how to make it the centre of your actions
When many people think of the word love, they automatically think of romance. Yet, even though this is an aspect of love, romance does not define love entirely. So what is love? What does it mean to be love? What are ways of expressing love through actions and thoughts? And how do you create more of it in your life, for… Read more
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Ted Lasso: The only coach that humanity needs
Nowadays, we have thousands of TV shows to pick from but only a few that really make our hearts melt when thinking about scenes we have just watched. One of those is the Apple TV original “Ted Lasso”, a series about an American coach that goes to England to train a professional football team in a very unconventional way, and that‘s… Read more
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Reverse Culture Shock
Every time I moved to a new country, I knew that it would sometimes be challenging. However, I never expected to have a hard time when moving back to my home country. I quickly realised that I was dealing with culture shock. In this article, I share my story, how I dealt with it and how to survive reverse culture shock… Read more
Travel stories to empower women 