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Stories of Adventure, Wonder & Discovery


My Filthy Mortal Life - Erasing My Carbon Footprint As A Life Goal?
...But anyhow... In the past few days, two social media posts poked me to consider yet another aspect of my mortality....

Leah Meow
Aug 249 min read


Brainwashing at Hridaya Yoga, France: How a Psychologist Recognised Manipulation and Coercion at A Silent Retreat and Chose to Walk Away
I’ve sat with this story for a long time—since the end of 2022, to be exact. And for the most part, I chose to move on, to process it privately, to let it fade into the catalogue of life experiences that leave you changed but silent. But recently, three events stirred something in me, compelling me to speak up.

Leah Meow
Jul 312 min read


Using Breath for Anxiety, Pain Relief, and even Weight Loss?!?
I’ve always been fascinated by breath. From a young age, I remember watching runners pass by and wondering—are they breathing right for what they’re doing? I’d hear one person gasping, another breathing rhythmically, and it struck me that maybe not all breaths are created equal. Just like how we each move differently, I figured there must be more optimal ways to breathe depending on how we move. That curiosity stuck with me.

Leah Meow
Apr 217 min read


The Healing Power of Sound: Why Vibrations, Frequencies, and Even Cat Purrs Could Transform Your Well-Being
If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard of things like singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks but haven’t really thought much about how the

Leah Meow
Dec 11, 20244 min read


First Tiny Road Trip Around Christchurch, New Zealand
Today was not even supposed to go as it did, because, despite Latoya and I discussing a trip for today, we decided not to go ahead with...

Leah Meow
Jun 1, 20242 min read


Stargazing & Using My Insta360 For The First Time Framing The Geminid Meteor Shower
This month's Geminid Meteor Shower was the perfect opportunity to experiment with the Starlapse feature of my insta360.

Leah Meow
Dec 15, 20232 min read


The Other Side of Cold Showers: 5 Unexpected Downsides
Discover the surprising downsides of cold showers from a real-life ice warrior. From quirky wardrobe challenges to becoming a local cold sh

Leah Meow
Jun 29, 20233 min read


How do I lure my friends into joining my travelling adventures?
I have learned that organising a trip with the majority of people - be it friends or family - is tougher than pulling wisdom teeth out. So i

Leah Meow
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Essential Med Kit - For a Relatively Healthy Millenial on The Road
Get a glimpse of my essential travel med kit, covering everything from basic holidays to adventurous hiking and camping trips.

Leah Meow
May 31, 20232 min read


From Cold Aversion to Cold Showers Advocate: My Journey with the Wim Hof Method
I share my transformative journey with the Wim Hof method, from reluctant cold showers to embracing the chill.

Leah Meow
May 31, 20235 min read


Planning my trips? Nah... Travelling the Lazy Way - How To Plan A Trip Without Making Plans
When it comes to travelling, I've found that embracing a more relaxed and spontaneous approach is the key to truly enjoying my adventures.

Leah Meow
May 21, 20235 min read


Not so impressive on the Caminho - to Santiago de Compostela - Day #6
It was only when I was going to bed last night at 9pm that I realised how little I've eaten the whole day. The heat just doesn't help my app

Leah Meow
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Machico to Caniçal, Madeira - Day #2
Today after 8 or 9h of sleep I still felt tired, but definitely better than yesterday.

Leah Meow
Dec 20, 20222 min read


Machico, Madeira over Xmas- Day #1
It's not all doom and gloom. After my miserable dinner, I went around Machico and I found it to be a very beautiful little city.

Leah Meow
Dec 19, 20221 min read


A Journey through the Nine Circles of Hell - When illness hit me on the way to Madeira
My flu symptoms were going away in a surprisingly good pace. Alas, my trip to Madeira started at 2.25am when the taxi rolled to take me to t

Leah Meow
Dec 19, 20224 min read


Getting ill before my 3-week trip to Madeira & France
I've been waiting for this whole experience for months now and as luck has it the flu decided to knock on my door the weekend before my flig

Leah Meow
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Waterfalls, Museum, Insane Views & Toilets! Final Day Exploring Norway - Day #7
That's it, final full day on the road. I woke up feeling super hot again and I didn't want to roll in bed, I needed fresh air, so I took ...

Leah Meow
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Exploring Bergen, Norway on foot - Day #6
Waking up to another beautiful lake view and driving about 40mins to Bergen this morning. It was interesting to see that ........

Leah Meow
Jun 13, 20221 min read
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