by Liz Deacle | Europe, Long Term Travel, Personal, Podcasts, world travel
Has anyone REALLY got their life together? Got it all sorted? We’ve been married for twenty-five years, and I know we haven’t.
This week, husband and wife Brian and Liz feel unsettled. As they walk the canals of Bath, they get real and honest about feeling uncertain about the future and share the times they’ve felt completely lost on their year-long nomadic family journey.
If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has their life together and you don’t then you will love this epiosde.
Get ready to hear four vulnerable stories: the panic of being asked to attend a local social gathering (where they purposely lied and tied themselves in knots), the worry that ruins a beautiful trip, the fear of admitting “I don’t know” to their own kids, and the small rituals they cling to when life feels uncertain.
Listen to this episode if you want to know:
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How to handle questions from strangers about your life when you haven’t got a clue what you’re even doing
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How to talk to your adult kids about financial struggles (AKA: NO. We can’t afford it)
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Morning routine for when you feel anxious
- Us having abuse hurled at us by some random strangers on the Tow Path (see if you spot it…)
Thank you, as always, for being here with us. You are what makes this podcast so special.
My heart beats with yours.
Kia Kaha.
Liz and Brian x
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by Liz Deacle | Europe, Podcasts
Greetings from Athens, Greece! This week we’re sharing the story of Brian’s recent (and very excitingly epic) Norway road trip — a bucketlist journey to the very tippy top of Norway to spend time with his two favourite people and witness the midnight sun.
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by Liz Deacle | Budget travel, Europe, Podcasts, Travel, world travel
If you’ve ever wanted to leave everything behind for a year, throw caution to the wind and get on a plane with nothing but a suitcase and a one-way ticket to Europe, then you will love this episode.
After much (hardly any) planning and lots of cleaning, it is time for the Deacle family to leave New Zealand and head overseas for an adventure.
This husband and wife, and their two young adult kids, have rented their house for a year and are leaving New Zealand for twelve months so they can reconnect and experience family time.
With just a week to go before they depart, this is what life looks like.
Kia Kaha ❤️
Liz and Brian x
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by Liz Deacle | Europe, France, Reviews
Bonjour from Paris, France!
I’m here with my 20-year-old daughter who, let’s face it, can throw on a thrifted jacket, swipe on some mascara, and look like she stepped off the cover of French Vogue.
Meanwhile, I’m over here trying to look stylish without sacrificing my arches, my dignity, or my patience.
If you’re like me—somewhere between 35 and 65 (I’m 54), love classic style, and value comfort (especially when strolling the Seine or hunting down the perfect croissant)—then this post is for you.
Here are 6 Paris-approved outfit ideas that ooze that understated French style and pair beautifully with ballet flats (a non-negotiable for me and my feet).
These outfits are classy and comfortable.
Because looking chic shouldn’t mean hobbling down cobblestone streets in Paris…
PS: Planning your trip? Don’t miss my tips on Where to Stay in Paris, One Day in Paris Itinerary, and How to Avoid Jet Lag—especially helpful if you land and want to hit the ground running like a pro.
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by Liz Deacle | Europe, France, Travel
My daughter and I are about to spend a month in Paris. We are leaving New Zealand and going to Europe. This is a much-needed, long time in the planning of the mother/daughter vacation.
As you can imagine, I have been doing a ton of research on Paris, France, and it would be unfair of me not to share my top 10 places where to stay in Paris with you.
I’ll let you know at the end of the post where we chose to stay and why!
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by Liz Deacle | Europe, Podcasts
I can’t quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it’s almost over.
Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Just gorgeous.
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