Forest bathing in New Zealand

Forest bathing in New Zealand

I wandered inland from tranquil Te Ngaere beach on the North Island of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and discovered a secret wood. It was populated by giant tree ferns and guarded by the spirits of the land and lively local birds called pee-waka-wakas. The wood was deeply soothing and the perfect spot to try some forest bathing in the southern hemisphere, without the risk of snakes disturbing the peace. If you are wondering ‘where can visitors participate in forest therapy in New Zealand’, 'why is forest bathing good for you', or 'is forest bathing worth it’, this podcast episode might help to answer those questions. Listen to a podcast about forest bathing in a tranquil wood in New Zealand. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace. Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else. Contact me via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brace-237ba2201/]. Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Meeting a mystical 'spirit' horse

I re-visited an old friend, a large 'spirit' horse carved out of the chalk downlands of southern England. It is unlike any other chalk figure ever created. It is beautifully animated, galloping free across the landscape. It is also ancient, dating from more than 2,500 years ago. If you are wondering ‘what is the white horse at Uffington’, 'what is the story behind the white horse’ or 'what does the Uffington White Horse mean’, this podcast episode might give you a few pointers. Listen to a podcast about meeting the wonderful, mystical White Horse of Uffington. Photo © copyright Historic England Photo Library.   Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else. Contact me via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brace-237ba2201/]. Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Tour de France, up close

The Vallée d’Ossau is full of summer radiance on the day I come to stay. I and several hundred other people and their huge motorhomes, for the famous Tour de France bicycle race is passing through the valley. After the mass of riders and their entourages whizz by and on, into the foothills of the Pyrenees, the valley returns to its natural, beautiful best. If you're keen to find out 'does the Tour de France go through the Pyrenees', 'is the Vallée d’Ossau worth visiting' or 'what is the most beautiful part of the Pyrenees', this podcast episode might provide some food for thought. Listen to a podcast about watching the thrilling Tour de France whizz through an idyllic mountain valley. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace. Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else. Contact me via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brace-237ba2201/]. Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Seabird spectacular on Orkney

The Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland make up one of the world’s most important seabird sanctuaries, with thousands of birds flocking here every spring to breed and to nurture their young. I visited in July when the airspace around the cliffs is as busy as it gets: kittiwakes, razorbills, fulmars, shags, terns and birds I had travelled a long way to see: puffins!! If you're wondering 'what is special about the Orkney Islands', 'what seabirds will I see in Orkney' or 'what are puffins called in Orkney', this podcast episode might shed some light on the situation. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace. Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else. Contact me via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brace-237ba2201/]. Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sharing breakfast in the Caribbean

I am in one of my favourite parts of the world: the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. I’m in St Vincent and the Grenadines sharing my breakfast with my new friend, a very colourful Bananaquit bird. It’s one of the prettiest birds I have seen and I am delighted it has chosen me – well, chosen my plate of fruit. I may even postpone some snorkelling I had planned and hang out with the Bananaquit instead. If you're asking yourself 'is it worth visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines', 'what birds are native to St Vincent and the Grenadines' or 'what are the most beautiful Caribbean islands', this podcast episode might steer you in the right direction. Listen to a podcast about sharing a tasty Caribbean breakfast with a beautiful local bird. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace. Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else. Contact me via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brace-237ba2201/]. Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.