Good vibes, good dives!! Finished up my training in Bali exceeding what I originally set out to achieve. I started out hoping to make it to 40m comfortably. • After a couple of months in Bali, my fear of deep water slowly crept back and I kept hitting mental blocks. I was stagnant and frustrated. I took a few steps back and went back to doing really easy, relaxed and comfortable dives. The following sessions suddenly saw back to back PBs and repeated mid 40 dives with everything feeling super easy. I finally got my breakthrough and hitting the target each time was continued positive reinforcement! • The Proximity Principle: surround yourself with successful, positive and outgoing people and you will become the same. I’ve been so fortunate to be surrounded by awesome divers and friends who believe in me and help me to continually improve. • Thanks to my master instructor @felipe_jimenezf for taking my average diving techniques and making me beautiful and fluid in the water. Massive thank you to @bobbyckim and @seumascj - two legends who patiently guided my training and equalisation and reminded me that I had it in me to go deeper when I didn’t think I could. • ⬇️ -47.0m ⌚️ 1 min 48 sec Dive buddy and safety: 🧜🏼‍♂️ Seumas

We’re going to be away from the summer heat for a while. But that’s ok, we have plenty memories to reminisce about. . . #beachlife #beachbum #beachsunsets #droneshots #autel #autelrobotics #esperancewa #esperancetravel

This time last year we wrapped up a month of travelling through Russia, couchsurfing, sleeping on trains and in cars and just winging it through the largest country in the world. In the middle of the country is the Altai region, a remote and isolated mountain-filled part of the world that we often think about returning to. I mean, just look at it. We hired a little car, drove many many hours to get us here and spent a few days just out in nature - walking, exploring and having the pleasure of photographing. It's one of those places that is simply 'wow'. What are some epic places you've been to? Shot on our awesome @autelrobotics EVO.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #siberia #altairepublic #altayrepublic #altayregion #altairegion #altaimountains #russia_img #russia_pics #russiabeyond #explorerussia #natgeorussia #mountainsarecalling #mountainobsession #lovemountains #mountainsarehome #gotothemountains #explorewider #theadventurelife #sustainableadventures #adventuretheworld #adventurersleague #explorersclub #adventuretravel #travelislife #travelforever #travelvisuals #besttravelpics #epictravels #epiclandscapes

We were starting to get cabin fever in Amed and decided that for our wedding anniversary, we'd head off to Nusa Penida for a few days of island bliss. The swells and current in Penida can be pretty hectic so manta trips often get cancelled. On our last day there, it was on! We were dropped off at Manta Point and jumped into the cool 22°C water. We were hoping (and expecting) to see a school of manta rays only to find...none. As we prepared to leave, our guide, Emily, told us to follow her. After spotting one beautiful manta, a couple of others showed up too. What a dream come true! Freediving is the secret to exploring the underwater world! Have you been swimming with mantas before? *** A few tips for swimming with mantas: * Don’t touch * Keep fins below the surface - lots of splashing will scare them away. * Don’t approach closer than 3 metres * Avoid swimming over the manta cleaning station, give them space.

It’s only appropriate that my first 41m dive (yep, we’re rounding up) comes on day 41 of diving in Amed. Today marks a huge mental breakthrough for me. Having been stuck at 36m for a month, 40m felt so close and yet so far. Honestly, I felt a little deflated and started doubting my abilities. My dives weren’t as relaxed and enjoyable as they were before and my goal was to get back to that. The last few days, I started training a lot more strategically, focusing purely on relaxation at depth. Before taking my final breath, I always remind myself to have fun and enjoy the dive. That’s what Freediving has always been about for me: joy in the water. With my coach @felipe_jimenezf in my head telling my to “release and relax” and @bobbyckim telling me to drop my jaw, equalisation felt way easier and I came up feeling super fresh. I hit the tennis ball and had a huge grin on my face as I turned. While depth isn’t necessarily the goal, this milestone means that I’m a step closer to achieving the requirements to eventually do my instructor course. Yay! • On a side note, Daniel took over my PBs in a matter of 3 weeks so you best bet that a little friendly competition is going on. I’m catching up to you, mate! #bighands

4 months til we're back here again!! Can't wait for another epic winter season with our friends and #JAPOW. Anyone planning on coming to Japan? Come visit us!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #snowboardinglife #niseko #nisekolife ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #neverstopexploring #testedtough #roam247 #NeverStopMoving #nakedplanet #mindthemountains #rei1440project #optoutside #livewithoutlimits #experienceniseko #liveauthentic #getoutstayout #theadventureproject #ambit3peak #theoutdoorjournal #staywild #nisekoshootout #explorewider #theadventurelife #adventuretheworld #adventurersleague #explorersclub #adventuretravel #travelislife #travelforever #travelvisuals

Throwback to one of my fave spots in the Philippines - Kawasan Falls...and our most stolen photo to date! Wanna come here? Check out our article with tips to avoid crowds and to do it on a budget.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #femaletravelblogger #femaletraveller #girlswhotravel #girlslovetravel #dametraveller #southeastasiatravel #southeastasia #airasia #asiaphotography #canon5dmarkii #canonphotographers #canonglobal #canonaustralia #canonphotography #bestwaterfalls #waterfallphotography #longexposureshots #longexposures #chasingwaterfalls #waterfallsaroundtheworld #theglobalwanderer #explorewider #kawasanfalls #travelphilippines #thephilippines #cebutravel

We often hear about how travel is important for opening minds, challenging stereotypes and learning about other cultures. Spending 4 months in the Middle East was both enriching and emotionally exhausting. I laughed, cried, heard stories of tragedy and joy and made life long friends. I often felt frustrated and helpless when hearing of injustices faced by people here, often women. My view of the world was shaken and challenged. My faith was questioned and my values tested. I grew as a person but it was hard. I realised though that these injustices allow humanity to move forward and always strive to be better.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While we don't need to look abroad to see things that need changing, it's a perspective that motivates us to do whatever we can at home. If we want to change the world for the better, it first starts with us. What changes are you implenting this year?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #travelinspiration #travelbetter #dailytravellers #couplestravel #coupletravel #coupletravelgoals #coupleslovetravel #couplesofig #backpackwithme #femaletravelblogger #femaletraveller #girlswhotravel #girlslovetravel #dametraveller #israeltravel #israeltraveldiary #theholyland #themiddleeast #israel_photolovers #visitisrael #holylandpics #xplorewider #theadventurelife #sustainableadventures #adventurersleague #explorersclub #travelislife #travelforever #travelvisuals #besttravelpics

REST // Sunday is easily my favourite day of the week because it's usually my rest day. Before travelling, Daniel and I would go to church, have lunch with friends and then spend the rest of the day chilling together. Travelling fulltime changed that and slowly, our rest days didn't come as frequently and at some point, we'd always experience some kind of burn out.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These last few weeks have been pretty tiring for both of us with Daniel working hard in Perth and I am in Bali training and diving almost daily. Rest is sometimes hard to prioritise but it's a necessity. So here is your reminder to take a moment of rest, switch off, reset and breathe. Listen to your body and be kind to it. DO NOTHING.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's one of my fave photos from Slovenia that just gives me a sense of calm. I remember being here amongst the quiet rush of the water, the sound of leaves and dirt moving and rustling beneath my feet. The air was fresh and crisp and inhaling a belly full felt like taking a breath of life. Return to nature and rest! 🌿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ifeelsLOVEnia #itsculturetime #socavalley #dolinasoce #europeansummer #europeansummer2018 #canon5dmarkii #canonphotographers #canonglobal #canonaustralia #canonphotography #hiking👣 #hiking_daily #trekkinglovers #hikeallday #dailytravellers #couplestravel #coupletravel #coupletravelgoals #coupleslovetravel #couplesofig #backpackwithme #restday #explorewider

This photo captures my favourite part of diving, the freefall. It feels like flying! Here, I don't even think about my breath-hold - I know I have enough air - all I do is relax every part of my mind and body and equalise until I hit the tennis ball.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just like that, it's been over 3 weeks since I arrived in Bali for some dedicated freediving training. It's been so much harder than I imagined with my biggest obstacle being my mental blocks rather than any physical ability. I've gained more awareness of my body and what's going on inside my busy brain. There's a lot of work to be done and that's cool...every day I'm a step closer to being a dolphin! 🐬🧜🏽‍♀️

Only 4 days until I'm outta here and on a plane to the tropics again (finally). After surviving 5 months in full-blown winter, my soul is in desperate need of summer and sea. I'll be spending the next couple of months freediving in Bali and hopefully finding more waterfalls to explore while Daniel stays behind in Perth enjoying some local adventures like fishing and 4WDing. It's going to be the first time we've spent this long apart!!! Eeeek!

MARS // Talk about getting off the beaten path. We decided to hire a car in Russia and explore the Altai region - a fairly remote part of the country. Here, tyres come to die. We took our tiny car (stress on the tiny) off-road so that we could find Mars. The car bobbled up and down over a 10km road of rocks and gravel and we silently prayed that we wouldn't end up with a flat. We were, after all, a few hundred kms from the nearest town. After what felt like hours, we arrived and could breathe normally again...until we had to make our way back. Sometimes, adrenalin is delivered in driving 40km/hr in the middle of nowhere.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #campinglife #roadtripping #overlanderlife #overlandingadventures #campervanlife #femaletravelblogger #femaletraveller #girlswhotravel #girlslovetravel #dametraveller #backpackerlife #budgettravelling #budgettravels #backpackertravel #siberia #altairepublic #altayrepublic #altayregion #altairegion #altaimountains #russia_img #russia_pics #russiabeyond #explorerussia #natgeorussia #canon5dmarkii #canonphotographers #canonaustralia