A few things (amongst many) to do in Christchurch, New Zealand
It is quite sad that many people only think of Christchurch as the earthquake city, and are somewhat reluctant to visit because of news that it's still recovering from the events which forever changed it, coupled with the fear of experiencing a strong quake while there. It's a pity, because, not only is Christchurch now the safest tremor city in New Zealand (all structurally unsound buildings have been demolished or sealed off, and new buildings have to adhere to strict guidelines), but it's also very much ready to welcome visitors and is full of fun, quirky, adrenaline-pumping and memorable things to ...
Christchurch, New Zealand: Not for the disaster, but for the rebirth
When disaster strikes somewhere, we all struggle to find a reason to return. In recent years it has happened with Bali and its terrorist attacks, and Japan with its nuclear crisis. And then there is Christchurch. On the 4th of September 2012, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the city, and although no one was killed, the city's buildings were heavily damaged, so that when the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit on the 22nd of February 2011, buildings weakened by the previous shake came tumbling down, and 185 people died. An area which was from then on referred to as the red zone, was ...
How I changed my life for the better, not by turning to perpetual travel, not overnight
When it comes to taking steps to change my life when I am unhappy, it has always been a no-brainer to me. Life is too short to do what other people expect you to, or to settle for a comfortable and familiar routine when that same routine is killing you slowly inside. So at the beginning of this year, I went from freezing my ass off in Switzerland... ...to quiting my three jobs and catapulting myself in the beautiful and wonderful countries which are Vietnam and Singapore... ...to relocating my whole life and starting from square one in Melbourne, Australia. And I have never ...
More than just a place to sleep: What accommodation means to me while travelling
Though I was never ever comfortable doing the stay-in-a-dorm-full-of-strangers business, there was a time when I thought that the less money I spent on accommodation while travelling the better, because, after all, what am I going to do in that room but sleep? But as the years passed, and I became a frequent, seasoned traveller who was ofter on the road for longer than just a week or so, and I realised that in fact, I was doing much more than just sleeping in my accommodation, and the accommodation I chose was going much more than just giving me a ...
Down in the Mekong Delta: Part 2
There are times during our travels when, if we are open-minded enough, we get to see things which truly change our lives and our way of thinking. I am not speaking of a pretty temple, or an ancient palace, nor a memorable meal in a local restaurant. I am speaking about something which is so different from our own lives that we cannot but be hit by it like a slap in the face. This happens when we travel to see the dynamics of different people, living very different lives in corners of the world which seem a million lights years ...
Browsing Category 'Published Articles'
The new site is almost ready, and I’m really excited about the way it looks. While my lovely web designer does the final tweaking, I’ll leave you with a few articles I published recently on other travel websites. 9 Quirky Accommodation options around Europe Photo by Petname 10 Most disappointing attractions in Europe Part 2 [...]
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I love Islands…but I guess that’s not surprising since I was born on one, and I was used to seeing the sea almost everyday. So when I found myself living in a landlocked country, for almost a year and a half now, my yearning for sea water started becoming uncontrollable, and that is how I got [...]
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Here’s a super quick post to keep you entertained before the weekend: My latest article for bootsnall.com, entitled 10 free ways to discover your world. Do you have any tips about free things to do around the world? Which is your favourite freebie? Leave a comment if you have any suggestions. Photo by emmettanderson, Text by [...]
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Today, I am celebrating the reaching of a personal milestone; a commission for a print magazine, more specifically, the Qatar Oryx inflight magazine. There is not much to say, other than to leave you to enjoy my article, entitled 24 hours in Zurich, on page 34. -Text and Photography by Denise Pulis @www.theartofslowtravel.com
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In the midst of trying to prepare and get ready for my upcoming trip to Hungary, where I will spend one week in Budapest and one week with my future in-laws, who, by the way, do not speak my language (and I don’t speak theirs), I thought I’d post a couple of links to articles [...]
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My love for the written word seems unlimited, and by this I mean both towards the productive act of writing, and the passive, soothing act of reading. The most recent article which I’ve written for bootsnall.com, entitled World Travel through Literature: 8 authors who take you places, celebrates my love for the latter and its connection to my other [...]
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This is the second article I wrote for bootsnall.com about how to take better travel photos using compact cameras. I’ve always used and will keep using only compacts during my travels, because I am largely technology-allergic and a total wuss which means I would die if I had to walk around with 10 kg of photographic [...]
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It has always somewhat annoyed me that guidebooks and travel publications seem to mention only pubs, bars and clubs for evening and late night activities during travelling. Why? First of all, because I’m not much of a drinker and I fail to appreciate the act of sitting in a noisy place sipping expensive drinks, and secondly [...]
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While I’ve now been contributing for months to websites connected to travelling and expat life, here is finally my first commissioned piece published on www.tripatini.com about Affordable Zurich: Hotels & Restaurants, Deals and Fun. Enjoy. -Text and Photography by Denise Pulis @www.theartofslowtravel.com
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