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Do you wear a watch? Ever since having children, I unfortunately have to keep a keen eye on the time every minute of the day. I’m SO in love with my watch which was a gift from my lovely sister. I’ve been admiring the classic and elegant design of The Horse time pieces on friends and strangers for quite […]

A horse riding safari through the Maasai Mara in Kenya is the most exhilarating off-the-field encounter a polo player could ask for. To shamelessly name drop, high goal polo player Eduardo Novillo Astrada is one of the many polo players who has galloped with the wildebeest in the Maasai Mara. #1 – Riding guests are […]

I feel completely lost when I don’t have a belt on when riding.  For me, I’m in love with these Argentinean gaucho belts. I discovered them when I first visited South America over ten years ago now and my original belt is still going strong. I now have a hefty collection of these gaucho belts in black […]

Hold onto your hats globetrotters! I’m so, so excited about this particular Fashion Friday recommendation. I’m a huge lover of hats and have a mighty collection that I’ve collected all over the world. My go-to Akubra has recently become too small for my head, go figure right? We’ve shared some wonderful adventures together but it’s […]

Universal travel adapters are nifty little gadgets that are a must-have for any globetrotter who has caught the travel bug and is jet-setting between time zones on a regular basis. From Kenya to Argentina to Japan, you’ll need a different power adapter for each country. For the savvy frequent flyers you’ll know all about this […]

Half-chaps are an essential item for any riding holiday if you wish to stay comfortable in the saddle and avoid blisters from pinching stirrup leathers. The benefit of half chaps compared to packing long boots is they are light and easy to travel when you’re travelling internationally. You can zip them off at lunch break and you […]

A poignant quote to start your Monday morning, globetrotters. The world of travelling is forever enriching and challenging me. And you? I’m curious to know about your ‘a-ha’ moments while wandering the world. This image was taken on our 19-day Khovsgol ride in Mongolia at the rural Naadam Festivities.

LITTLE BLACK VEST A stylish, well-designed black (or any other colour that tickles your fancy) vest is my must-have item when packing for a horse riding holiday no matter the destination. For the cooler climate rides the vest is perfect for layering with thermals underneath and a heavier jacket on top. And on the flip side […]

  This quote, I couldn’t say it better myself. For those of us who have discovered the love, power and beauty of horses, aren’t we fortunate? These gentle, intuitive creatures give us the taste of freedom every time we jump on their backs. For that I’m truly grateful. Have a wonderful week globetrotters.  

As you plan your trip to see Tasmania on horseback, you’ll find yourself facing the decision to fly or sail to the island. While flying is a faster way to travel, there are plenty of reasons to extend your outdoor adventure by opting to sail aboard Spirit of Tasmania instead. Bring All of Your Luggage […]

Many globetrotters, including us Aussies, aren’t familiar with the art of tipping and generally get quite lost at working out the right amount to tip without offending. Each of our horse riding holidays and safaris is different from the next in terms of whether tipping is expected, and how much. With that said, I’ve put […]

As soon as I clapped eyes on this sparky-eyed pony with her prosthetic leg, I needed to know her story. Meet Molly, she’s a grey speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Hurricane Katrina hit southern Louisiana. She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals […]

This quote in essence sums up a lot of my globetrotters. They work while looking forward to the next horse riding adventure and holiday. This image was captured by Buster on the 19-day Khovsgol ride in Mongolia. I love the contrast of the double-humped camels, which you would normally associate with warmer weather, backdropped by […]

Happy Monday globetrotters! I love this quote. This image was captured on our honeymoon (six years ago now) on the Namib Desert Safari in Namibia. To ride across one of the oldest desert’s in the world is a phenomenal experience. Keep in mind, it’s not for the faint-hearted it is the toughest, endurance ride on […]

A beautiful quote spoken by a man I have HUGE respect for. This image was captured on our remote ride in British Columbia, Canada with enormous skies and majestic mountain ranges.

For globetrotters who have a sense of humour and a desire to explore unchartered territory from a stout Mongol pony, a riding adventure in Mongolia ticks all the boxes, five boxes in fact. And here they are: Culture  As soon as you enter Mongolia whether its via plane or on the Trans-Siberian railway through the Gobi Desert […]

Buster took this image of me on our 19-day horse riding trek in the northern region of Mongolia. Hand on heart, I’ve had the dreamers disease ever since I can remember and I hope to pass it onto everyone I’m in contact with, including my gorgeous girls.

speak like a local with these handy apps You’ll always get a thumbs up from a country’s native if you have a go at speaking in their language. Whether you pronounce the words appallingly bad or string a sentence together that has absolutely no meaning, you get a tick of approval and ten points for trying […]