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Knitwear & Whiskey | Life Lessons from my Late Father by Michelle McDines | Inspiring Story #31

When Michelle’s father passes away, she makes a shocking discovery that teaches her a powerful life lesson that will impact her every day.

We Are Human Too by Mehvi from Pakistan | Inspiring Story #26

My name is Mehvi from Pakistan. Please hear my story. I am not a journalist. I am not a writer. But I have a dream
and I speak from my heart …

Trip to the “Troubles” Changed The Way I Viewed The World | Inspiring Stories #25

As a teen growing up in Australia, I dreamed of traveling the world, but vowed never to travel to Belfast, Ireland. Thirty years later, I met Belfast and her people face-to-face for the first time. It turned out to be a life-changing experience.It’s 1987. I’m listening to Rick Astley on vinyl, sporting “Kylie Minogue” […]

Gave Away Her Last $40 … On a Bus Headed To LA by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #20

Touching story of human kindness. On a bus from Phoenix to LA a woman hands over her last forty dollars. But that wasn’t the end of her story…

Mystery Package Takes Me To South Africa by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #6

True story of the mystery package that inspires a young Australian girl to travel to South Africa and create her true freedom-to-travel lifestyle.35 years ago a mystery package arrived in our mail-box. It was a big, rectangular, yellow-golden envelope and I could feel the soft, spongy bubble-wrap inside. The name on the front was written […]

He Smelt So Good – Aussie Antics at the Toowoomba Flower Festival

Short Story… Be Inspired To Experience The Toowoomba Flower Festival, Queensland AustraliaYou Won’t Want To Miss This Carnival of Colour !My eyes dance from one display to the next, hungry to taste from every bed of blooms. Tulips, wisteria, poppies and petunias; a vivid bouquet of delicious blues, purples, pinks and oranges… I close my […]

Three Simple Words Make Me Happy by Alena | Inspiring Story #5

Meet beautiful Alena; solo female traveler who has discovered three simple words that ‘make me happy’ … I’ve never felt this beautiful, talkative, brave, wonderful, strong, talented, important, loved, whole, natural, valuable, responsible, respectable, grateful, creative, exotic, intelligent, emotional, endless, enthusiastic, spiritual, super-hero, masculine, feminine, myself, aware, awakened, and happy in my entire life and I’ve […]

Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4

My heart was forever touched by Sheila from Shropshire and the courage it took for her (all of her) to face each day living with D.I.D. “The weather is beating me some – first the rain, wet and miserable, and now this fog: the low cloud feels quite oppressive?! Often, the fog feels protective and […]

Living in India | It’ll Harden Your Heart or Break It Open – The Choice is Yours | Inspiring Story #3

There is no doubt that living in India is a lot different than visiting India…Many things get unnoticed when you are sightseeing, enjoying the tasty foods, visiting temples, and going shopping. But actually staying put and blending (well, trying to) into the local Indian community you live in is another story.So, here is some of […]

Death of A Stranger by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #1

Story of how the death of a young stranger in Helen’s Bay, Belfast, Northern Ireland, inspires a traveler to reflect on her precious gift of life.As my travel days in Northern Belfast, Ireland come to an end… I take my last walk on the water’s edge of Helen’s Bay and listen for the whispers hidden […]

Our Disney Adventure Started With This Selfless Act of Love

Touching story of human kindness. On a bus from Phoenix to LA a woman hands over her last forty dollars. But that wasn’t the end of her story…

Travel To Cyprus – But Beware of Saying “Thank You”!

True-to-life, travel Cyprus story … where a simple “thank you” can be misunderstood.“ευχαριστώ! Thank you!” I say proudly in my very best Greek accent.Our waiter, Νίκος, looks down at me, amused, smiling, as he places a mountain of grilled calamari in the center of our table. I am travelling around Cyprus with John for the […]

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