We all crave time out from routine and life stress to discover a different, more peaceful world. Here’s how one Australian couple pulled off “the impossible”.
In March this year, my husband and I decided to open the escape hatch on our daily routines: we would move from our home in Byron Bay and live in the Himalayas for six months.“But why?” they asked. “And how?” The latter query possibly because they were all quietly plotting their own escapes.To the why, we said that asking ourselves “what if?” had always led to the most interesting times in our lives.
Reason three: We couldn’t take time off work. As a travel writer, this one was largely irrelevant for me, since it makes more sense for me to be on the road and gathering stories than to stay home. My last two books have been about mindful travel, so it was also a chance for me to walk my talk, making the most of a carbon-heavy international flight and allowing space and time to learn from, and give back to, the communities we would visit.
Fourth on our list was the question of where we would put all our stuff. We decided to leave the house fully furnished, so we wouldn’t have to pay for storage. We have a tiny flatlet in our garden, which doubles as an office – that became temporary storage space for precious things while we absconded.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Failed feather transplant can't ground Byron Bay's rescued wedge-tailed eagleAfter unsuccessful attempts at feather transplants, Stan the rescued wedge-tailed eagle has defied the odds as wildlife rescuers work to help the bird relearn how to fly.
Read more »
Travel to the Himalayas: The luxury Ananda Spa in India costs $17k for five nights. Is it worth it?We road-test celebrity magnet Ananda Spa in the Himalayas.
Read more »
‘We’re not West Hollywood’: Byron locals push back against new mega mansionsResidents of one of Australia’s most exclusive beach enclaves are pushing for new rules to stop oversized mansions swallowing their neighbourhood amid a post-COVID building boom.
Read more »
‘We’re not West Hollywood’: Byron locals push back against new mega mansionsResidents of one of Australia’s most exclusive beach enclaves are pushing for new rules to stop oversized mansions swallowing their neighbourhood amid a post-COVID building boom.
Read more »
Ticking off the three key goals of a Byron holidayA new hotel puts us in good stead to achieve the goals of Byron’s famous sign, “Cheer up, slow down, chill out”.
Read more »
Ticking off the three key goals of a Byron holidayA new hotel puts us in good stead to achieve the goals of Byron’s famous sign, “Cheer up, slow down, chill out”.
Read more »