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Heylo is the name of the new stoma bag leak detection technology developed by Coloplast. The stigma of stoma bags…
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Sharing my medical story
I had been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis about 2 years after the onset of my symptoms, which began in 2020….
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Where magic lies
We know magic as something you believe in as a child. Perhaps you lose it on your way to growing…
Brisbane: our highs and lows
Now we’ve left the city, I thought I’d reflect on our time with our highlights and lowlights of the three…
Cough vs Acupuncture
The scariest event of my life began with a chest infection, and ended up with surgery that shook my world….
Homesickness: signs, symptoms and diagnosis
I like to think this bout of homesickness as a fever with three components. 1. Another health issue rearing its…
We’ve moved to Brisbane!
We have taken the plunge and moved into a house share in Brisbane. The reason for this is a simple…
First food poisoning with a stoma
Let me tell you about my first food poisoning since my stoma surgery. It is a moment that I have…
Considering travel as a sacrifice
Welcome to another of my Monday musings. This time, I consider travel as a sacrifice and how challenging it can…
Christmas in July: Miracle or madness?
Christmas in July, you may ask? Here in the southern hemisphere we’re in the dead of winter during July. With…
I lost everything
This isn’t going to be a pretty post with pictures, because the reality is ugly. I didn’t lose anything physical,…
Exploring the Great Barrier Reef: Our Snorkelling Adventure
The Allure of the Great Barrier Reef It’s well known that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system…
Pulled In: The Charm of Magnetic Island
The topic of this blog is our memorable day spent in Magentic Island, affectionately called ‘Maggie by the locals. I’ll…
June travel update
For what felt like the majority of May, we were holed up in and around Byron Bay. With the exception…
Hello Heylo: Novel stoma bag leak detection technology
Heylo is the name of the new stoma bag leak detection technology developed by Coloplast. The stigma of stoma bags…
Byron and The Hinterland
Ever since we left Mollymook we’ve been ‘heading to Byron’, first it was to Bluesfest, and then it was so…
Travel doesn’t solve problems
Discovering new places on this Earth was the driving force behind my desire for travel. Witnessing waterfalls, and cascading hills…
Dorrigo and Dangar Falls
To continue our road trip we set off from Thora up Waterfall Way and arrived at Dorrigo, went for a…
Road trip along waterfall way
Waterfall Way inspires thoughts of sparkling waterfalls, green rainforests, fairies and water nymphs. Well, it does for me anyway. After…
Festival Volunteering in Australia
We’re here in Australia for new experiences and, believe it or not, Ben and I have never been to a…
Sharing my medical story
I had been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis about 2 years after the onset of my symptoms, which began in 2020….
Goodbye Mollymook
After a 3 month stop at Mollymook to make our bank accounts a bit healthier, we’ve hit the road again!…
My Surf dream became a reality
Recently I had the best surf of my life. Okay, yes the number of days I’ve been surfing doesn’t add…
Is spearfishing my hidden talent?
We meet a lot of different characters on this trip. Some of whom, enjoy catching their own dinner. We’ve learned…
Best tips on surfing with a stoma
Thinking about going surfing with your stoma bag? Good news, you totally can and it’s going to be epic. Follow…
Vanlife in Australia: thoughts after 3 months
The mess In such a small space, it’s easy to feel claustrophobic, cramped, or annoyed during vanlife. What we essentially…
Vanlife in Australia: Thoughts after 3 months
If you’ve been wondering how we’re really finding vanlife in Australia for 3 months in Australia, here’s the honest thoughts…
Can I still travel with a stoma bag?
Absolutely yes I can still travel with a stoma bag. Just like life before an ostomy, with proper planning and…
Finding a job in Australia: Hospo life
Welcome to this week’s blog post, we’re back after a short hiatus over christmas time and this post is about…
Ostomy edition: Stoma supplies in Australia
Getting stoma supplies while in Australia is essential. There’s no two ways about it. Let’s not begin to imagine the…