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Top 5 tips on what to bring for the Rickshaw run India
Earlier this year in January we had an adventure of a lifetime, we were part of The Adventurists Rickshaw Run. It was an epic drive through villages, towns and cities, starting from the south of India (Bangalore) to the north of India (Jaisalmer).
Here are my top 5 tips on what you should bring on your Rickshaw run adventure
5. Motorbike gloves, helps to prevent blisters on the long drives
4. Bungee cords to strap stuff at the back and on the roof
3. Cable ties will always come in handy
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Wearing Red during your Chinese zodiac year
Did you know that if this year is your Chinese zodiac year then it could mean bad luck for you! According to tradition you should always wear red when it is your year, as this will help drive away the bad luck. Have a look at the table below to see what zodiac animal you are and if it is your year this year.
Chinese Zodiac Animal
Zodiac Year (Birth Sign Year)
Rat
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Ox
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Tiger
1938, 1950, 1962,...
Travel Insurance, India & new Memento pieces
With my upcoming trip to India to participate in The Rickshaw Run by The Adventurists, getting insurance was a lot tougher than I expected. My go to travel insurance company has always been World Nomads, but this time they advised that as an Australian Resident I wouldn`t be covered.
So I asked in The Adventurists Facebook group to see what the other Australian are using and got a few recommendations, and happy to say that I will be covered by Journeyman Services.
Now that I have that sorte...
Diving, inspiration and Memento jewellery
Many years ago after getting my diving certification in the Red Sea, Egypt and working in Colorado at Vail ski resort. I thought to myself wouldn’t it be great to be a diving instructor six months out of the year and a snowboard instructor for the other six months. What better way to combine my two passions. Alas other opportunities came and that was put on the back burner.
Since I started making jewellery, I have always wanted to design based on my passions and diving being one of them has...
