About Me

Hi and Welcome to my blog. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’ve always loved exploring, discovering new places and writing about my experiences so it seems only natural I am where I am.  Travelling, writing and seeing my stories in print was always a dream of mine.

It took years, many rejections and lots of perseverance, to fulfil my dream, but today I’m thrilled to call myself a full time freelance writer, contributing regularly to a number of well established Australian travel magazines, which you can view here.

Since 2018 I’ve fulfilled another dream of having my own travel column in the well respected Australian travel magazine On the Road.

And then there’s my blog, where you’ve landed.

I’ll take you beyond the ordinary “what to see” and “where to go”. I’ll immerse you in the experience and the feeling of a place. Here you’ll find a combination of travel/adventure/photography and motivational lifestyle. Living authentically, mindfully and enjoying the moments, wherever you might be.

I’ll show you Australia through my eyes. I write incorporating deeper meaning and messages.

Embracing the light

Today my passion in life is inspiring others to get out and travel and to see the bigger picture.  

As of July 2021 I’ve been travelling the width and breadth of Australia with my wonderful husband in our Jayco Journey and I’ve been documenting it on the way, through my published magazine stories, through this blog, my own personal journals and through Instagram. I am literally living my dream.

After ten months on the road we returned to Victoria and life took on new directions. Along with hubby I worked in the Grampians, discovering a new pace and way of life.

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On 11th November 2022, after selling our much loved home, the next stage of life began. With both our children grown up and forging their own paths we have officially become empty-nesters. Now we’re full time travellers and I’m embracing this time of change, new possibilities and surrendering to the unknown. This is my time of self-discovery.

I love life and being in alignment with who I am and my purpose on this earth. I feel as though the past three years has been a huge time of growth, choice and personal transformation. Through all of the unknowns I’m excited to see where the road takes me next. To a New Earth.

Loving life as we embrace the unknown.

This is where I’ll share my life, on the road around Australia and in those places I call home. For everywhere is home and adventure is found everywhere, it’s simply how you look at life.

Feel free to reach out to me if you’d like to collaborate. Or just drop by and say hello. I’ll always reply.

Happy travels. Here’s to enjoying the journey together.

Miriam

425 thoughts on “About Me”

  7. Hi Miriam, wow – I love that you also contribute towards magazines! I wonder, how did this come about? I would love to contribute to holistic health and wellness magazines. Did you just approach them with a sample of your writing? Warm wishes, Hayley xx

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    1. Hi Hayley, yes I pretty much did that. Studied my markets, emailed the editors, got their specs, tailored the articles to what they wanted and sent a pitch and/or a complete package of words and pics. It took a while but was worth persevering. You could do the same with the heath and wellness magazines, they’re often on the lookout for new writers. Good luck! xo

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  9. Miriam, I have always looked at your blog through my phone, today looking at via my laptop. Your blog is beautiful, and so clean and simple. It is lovely to read your about page, and you are truly living what I call ” variety is the spice of life”. What an exciting life you live.

    Speak soon Bella

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    1. Hi Bella, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much. So happy to have you here with me on my journey. My life is not always so exciting but I do considered myself blessed and grateful. Hugs to you my friend.

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  16. Hi Miriam,
    I just came across your blog today and the vibe of your blog resonates so much with my own passions. I have always loved reading and writing, and travel is what adds magic in my life. For a person like me who just started blogging about travel (even if just weekend escapades), your blog is highly inspirational.

    Looking forward to connecting with you on this network and reading about your adventures.

    Cheers!

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    1. Hi Amo,
      Firstly, welcome and lovely to meet you. I just had a look at your About page so I have an idea of how much you love traveling. Thank you for your kind words and I look forward to getting to know you through our respective blogs and traveling the journey together. Cheers.

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      1. To be honest though ,I am highly impressed on going through your blogs. I click shots from the era of reel photography and SLR days till today’s digital world as an Amateur but never had taken any formal course in photography and even of late I have started writing Photoblogs on different subjects putting my phographs taken over years.I am quite hopeful and rather I expect as a novice from you that just once you have a glimpse of my blogs and lend your valuable suggestions. My blog is http://www.clicksbysiba.wirdpress.com

        Regards
        Sibananda Bhanja

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        2. I’m looking at your blog now and will leave you some comments. But I will say straight out that your photography is beautiful. Not sure what advice I can give you other than keep putting your work out there for people to find your talent. Good luck.

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  20. Hello,Amazing Blog You have,i am very happy to be here,please if you have some time take a look on my site as well and tell me what You think about my photos,i appreciate .
    Not much people visit me because i am very bad i think , i want to know Your opinion ,
    tell somebody about me maybe friends ? I do not want to die in silence of art , Take care good soul i will follow You ,EM

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    1. Thank you for your visit and kind words. I’ve just visited your blog and you have some amazing and beautiful photos, however I couldn’t find anywhere to comment. Check your settings so that people can comment on each photo that you post. Good luck!

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  29. Hello dear Miriam,
    Your ‘About’ reads beautifully and includes your many passions and interests. We can receive a little surprise with every post, wondering what adventures you’ve been having with your family or perhaps reading about your ‘close to home’ thoughts that arise in your heart, as you watch the sunset from your garden…
    Whatever inspires your creative writing, I’ll be along for the journey with you…
    Hugs from Di 💕🌹

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    1. Hello Di, Thank you so much for reading my About page and your beautiful comment. I must admit I haven’t even gone back to look/modify/change and I think for now I’ll just leave it be. Your kind words have reassured me that perhaps I’m right where I’m meant to be.
      I’m so glad that we’ve met and that you’re on this journey with me. How wonderful it is to inspire and create together. Big hugs back my lovely friend🌹💕

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      1. Hello again lovely Miriam, and you are very welcome. I finally had a quiet moment to have another read at your About section and yes, as you suggested, it says a little about everything you love and may choose to write about at any time…
        And I really think so… you’re where you’re meant to be…
        I’m so happy we met too…
        Big hugs back my friend 🌸💕🌸

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        1. You’re so supportive, so kind and I’m so grateful we met. I know I’ve already said that but I really mean it 💕🌹 Big hugs and happy week ahead my new and lovely friend. 😊

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        2. I get you. dear Miriam. I want to keep saying it too! It was so special. But thank you for your lovely words… I should hopefully have a little surprise for you on Thursday… hmmm. What could it be🤔🙋🏻💕

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        4. Im glad it made you smile dear Miriam… yes, Thursday…😍
          As I’m a bit late reading this, I’ll send a Tuesday hug and hope you enjoy your new day…🙋🏻💕💕

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        6. ….Hope it goes well for you Miriam. Thank you for my hug. Save mine for after the dentist…I’ll suspend it til then….💐💐💕

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        7. I’m back. Two gruelling hours in the chair but for today at least it’s over. It’s so good to be home and now I gratefully accept your warm hug. 💕 Thank you lovely Di. xo

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        8. Miriam, two hours. That’s such a marathon. Almost too much to be able to keep your mouth open. Yes, you certainly need multiple hugs after that my lovely friend. Sending them now🌈🌈 Teeth are just so troublesome- I’m the same!
          Take it easy tonight and hope it’s all over for you now.
          Love from me ✨💕💕

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        9. Yes, it was an exercise in meditation today, trying to keep my mind off what they were doing and focusing on good things … my trip, meeting you, blogging. Yes for now it’s over. One more next week and then two crowns in six months time. 😏 Thanks for my hugs, they’re gratefully received! Hope you’ve had a lovely day Di. Stay warm. Love from me 💕🌸

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        10. I think that really helps, Miriam. Go you! Such an ordeal. Hope next week and the crowns are shorter appts…
          Thank you sweet… yes had a good day meeting a friend who house sits and was in QLD all year but is back here for a while. We talk about the same things we do! Awesome sharing 😍 Thank you again for your kind words.
          Stay warm there
          Love from me 🌹💜

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    1. Aw, aren’t you lovely, Lorelle. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words here. Not sure when I’ll get round to doing it, I gave up tags and awards a long time ago (lack of time mainly) but I really do appreciate it a lot. Have a fabulous weekend yourself xo

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  38. Hi Mariam. Got to your blog through Deb’s World. NIce to meet someone who is doing what I want to do. Travel, family, fun, food and write… Am kinda rooted now but hoping to grow my wings soon… Your blogs are inspirational.. Happy to follow you on your journey.

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  41. Hi Miri, it’s so nice to meet you. I found your blog through Deb (Once Upon A Hotflash) and a collaboration piece between you, Deb and Rob (For Friends Without Borders). You have a lovely voice and I look forward to hearing more of your music and reading your posts. Happy New Year! ~Steph

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  43. I’m excited to be following you! I think it’s awesome you get out and travel and I bet there’s so many wonderful things to see right there in your own country! I’ve always wanted to go to Australia! How wonderful you live there. I’m hoping to learn more about it through your blog. Take care and happy blogging! Koko 🙂

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    1. Hi Koko, thanks so much for your kind words here and welcome to my blog. I hope you make it to Australia one day and in the meantime hopefully I can inspire you to visit with some of my posts. Happy blogging to you too. Where are you from? 🙂

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  48. That was a wonderful ‘About’. One of the best I have ever read. It’s clear you know a thing or two about writing. You are from Australia and I am extremely jealous. One day I will visit your beautiful country.

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    1. Hi Barbara, thank you so much and lovely to meet you too. I’ve been off the grid camping over the Easter break hence the late reply to your comment but I appreciate you dropping by. I’m on the road still but look forward to chatting more and visiting your own space when I’m home again. Cheers xo

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