In the 1920’s, there lived a man named Edward Bernays. Edward was the nephew of psychologist Sigmund Freud, and became a marketing genius, before corporate marketing was really a thing. At the time, Bernays’ PR firm was working for a major pork and bacon manufacturer named Read more
It was late at night, probably 2am, something like that. I was supposed to be preparing for an accounting workshop, which meant I was scrolling through Facebook, my accounting notes in front of me. I watched the video again. And then again. Again. One more time. I don’t know how Read more
Food in the Ivory Coast was not what I expected. I recently spent several weeks eating my way through the economic capital of Abidjan, doing my best to sample as much of the local cuisine as possible. I was expecting some similarities to east African cuisines, which generally have soft and Read more
What a year! 2018 is behind us, but as I always I need to take that final look back before I say goodbye. As most of you already know, I had a mixed 2018. Lots of ups and downs, but nothing that I didn’t learn from or appreciate in some way. It was probably my “worst” year Read more
West Africa is a place that’s been on my list for so many years. I’ve set foot on the north, the east and the south of the continent, but the west has always escaped me until now. When my schedule and a cheap flight lined up this year, I had to go. I booked a flight from the Read more
This article is a part of my travel tips series for New Zealand travellers. If you’re not from NZ, this post won’t apply to you. You can see the rest of the Kiwi traveller guides by clicking here. Did you know you can add dollars to your travel fund for free, every single Read more
Last updated: January 2019. Heading to Bangkok!? I have returned to this city over and over since my first visit back in 2013. It is stunning. However, it does take a little while to get used to, and first timers are often intimidated by the place. The truth is, getting the most Read more
Last updated: January 2019. So you’re heading to Phuket? Get excited! Phuket is an incredible place, and you can spend an entire year exploring this island and never get bored. With so many places to see though, it can be a challenge to find the right place to spend your Read more
Alcohol is interesting. Just the fact I’ve drunk many hundreds of beers in my life, when I don’t even really like beer. It says a lot. As a New Zealander, alcohol surrounded most of my adult life. When people celebrate, they drink. When they catch up with old friends, they Read more
I’m in Cote d’Ivoire!! Like many countries on Africa’s west coast, the Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire in French) requires a visa for tourists to enter. I’ve been blessed (or spoiled) with a New Zealand passport, so this minor inconvenience almost stopped me from Read more
