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Nichelle Swanepoel

I am a traveller, outdoor adventurer and creative at heart. This blog is a simple diary of some of my experiences, captured through my lens and words. Stories of exploration and adventure have inspired me since I was very young. I am not planning on giving up on the chase just yet.

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  • I always consider myself lucky having grown up in South Africa. We have very distinct seasons, each with its own magic. Like Autumn and their breath taking sunsets. They call it mellow yellow. Sit back and enjoy the crazy beautiful colours. Unfiltered. This pic was taken last night while dinner was on the stove and we were figuring out a new sail set up. How absolutely gorgeous? . . . #getoutside #🌍 👌👌👌👌👌 . . . . #skyporn #sunsetsniper #sailinglife #sailboatlife #sailboatlife #cruisinglife #myview #skylovers #sunrise_and_sunsets #sunsets #sunset_hub #sunsetlovers #instasunsets #all_sunsets #nature_brilliance #EarthVisuals #artofvisuals #welivetoexplore #natureaddict #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #nature_prefection #allnatureshots #cityofcapetown #visitsouthafrica #thisisafrica🌍
  • Okay, so here is the thing: as much as I loved the trip to the UAE, it highlighted and made me aware (once again and in CAPS) of all the stuff we consume. The buildings and development are amazing, yes. But so much waste! So much single use plastic. So much plastic in general. (I am not just referring to credit cards and shopping either - which is a sad state of affairs. I am part of it to, too). . . I overheard a conversation with someone explaining how 'convenient' plastic picnic tablecloths are: 'You use it and once done, you simply through it away'.!!!!!!! 😔😔😔I had a mini heart attack!!!! JUST through it away? I mean, seriously? Are we THAT lazy? . . One of the main reasons we had so much stuff (and still have a few things to get rid of) clearing our house to move onto the boat, was because I just can't get myself to through stuff into a bin and let it end up at a landfill. I hate thinking about that. I see my own personal stuff piling up and just... Well... Lying there. Doing nothing. So I cling to it in the hope it can get purpose in a different form. I prefer to use stuff until it falls apart. I just had so much stuff that it would take a lifetime to use it all....it has been a long journey of saying NO to buying just for the sake of convenience. I am far from being content with the way I consume, but I am definitely more conscious and making progress. EVERYDAY. Similar to most things that needs changing for the better, we can feel rather bombarded with the amount of NO's and DO's and DONT's, but my approach is pretty simple: educate yourself, be aware of your impact and make an informed decision that will have the best LONG TERM effect. . . So, what is the answer? Consume less. In general. Say no to single-use plastic. Want less. Enjoy what you already have a little more and GET OUTSIDE. . . I stumbled upon these pictures online earlier this week. Looking at them, it looked so familiar.. Scary. I couldnfigure landscape from water. Sad and beautiful. . . #saveouroceans #lesswaste #recycle #vilderolfsen #back2nature #reducereuserecycle ##saveourseas #plasticfree #saynotoplastic #consciousconsumer #lovenature #getoutside #bekindtonature
  • Complete the sentence: 'the further I travel...' 📸🏜️🌍❤️ . . . . #finditliveit #huffpostgram #iamatraveler #digitalnomad #locationindependent #timeoutsociety #traveldeeper #abmtravelbug #thatsdarling #travelstoke #mytinyatlas #darlingescapes #livetravelchannel #suitcasetravels #bloglovintravels #passionpassport #mybudgettravel #bcweekender #wheretofindme #liveauthentic #culturetrip #virtualvacation #omagbreathingspace #gglocalgems #beautifulmatters #postcardtravels #tandctravels #fodorsonthego
  • Home❤️❤️❤️ . . . #finditliveit #huffpostgram #iamatraveler #goopgo #timeoutsociety #traveldeeper #abmtravelbug #thatsdarling #travelstoke #flashesofdelight #findnewroads #tlpicks #mytinyatlas #darlingescapes #livetravelchannel #suitcasetravels #bloglovintravels #passionpassport #mybudgettravel #bcweekender #wheretofindme #liveauthentic #culturetrip #virtualvacation #omagbreathingspace #gglocalgems #beautifulmatters #postcardtravels
  • Who doesn't like a break from their own space? Mine could not have been further or more different from my everyday life on the boat: from water and waves and wind to desert, scorching sun and lots of sand. It was a happy and memorable holiday but I am back on the boat and our boat list and work is waiting. 🏜️⛵📸 . . #finditliveit #huffpostgram #iamatraveler #goopgo #timeoutsociety #traveldeeper #abmtravelbug #thatsdarling #travelstoke #flashesofdelight #findnewroads #tlpicks #mytinyatlas #darlingescapes #livetravelchannel #suitcasetravels #bloglovintravels #passionpassport #mybudgettravel #bcweekender #wheretofindme #liveauthentic #culturetrip #virtualvacation #omagbreathingspace #gglocalgems #beautifulmatters #postcardtravels #tandctravels #fodorsonthego
  • Definitely one of the highlights of this trip. The funny thing is that it is not even THAT impressive, especially compared to the grotesque development this part of the world has seen in recent years. It is rather simple in beauty. Unassuming. That is probably why I liked it so much. . . . . #naturephoto #alainoasis #landscape_captures #awesome_earthpix #natureaddict #awesomeearth #nature_wizards #gottalove_a_ #nature_brilliance #artofvisuals #welivetoexplore #natureaddict #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #nature_prefection #allnatureshots #mydubai #dubaicity #dubailife #picsdubai #downtowndubai #uaeholidays #travelgirldiary #travelgram #oasis #palmtrees #❤️ #🏜️ #🌍
  • What a great way to say goodbye to the desert and our time in the UAE. A braai (bbq) with no one but some random camels that came up to say hello. Batting eyelashes and all. It was gorgeous. . . #letsbraai #braaieveryday . . . . #getoutside #getoutstayout #exploremore #theglobewanderer #letsgosomewhere #campvibes #optoutside #earthfocus #rei1440project #liveoutdoors #travelstoke #nakedplanet #naturephoto #main_vision #landscape_captures #awesome_earthpix #natureaddict #rsa_rural #awesomeearth #nature_wizards #gottalove_a_ #allnatureshots #instanaturelover #mydubai #dubaicity #dubailife #unlimiteddubai
  • If you go kinda straight and then turn right and continue you get to the border post and need to enter through Oman.. Which is not allowed. We learnt. But if you turn around and go past three roundabouts (kilometers apart with little towns scattered in between) and then turn right, you get there. Pretty much sums up our day yesterday. But the water is pretty pretty and so is the view. . . . . Hatta is an exclave of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, high in the Hajar Mountains. The restored, centuries-old Hatta Heritage Village features a defensive tower, stone houses with palm-frond roofs, and falaj, the traditional water system. Other exhibits include traditional weapons, furniture and crockery. At the nearby Hatta Dam you can enjoy some kayaking or hiking if you can stand the heat. . . . #🏜️ . . . . . #instapassport #aroundtheworldpix #ig_masterpiece #campinassp #flashesofdelight #travelog #mytinyatlas #visualmobs #theglobewanderer #naturephoto #main_vision #landscape_captures #awesome_earthpix #natureaddict #rsa_rural #awesomeearth #nature_wizards #gottalove_a_ #allnatureshots #instanaturelover #mydubai #picsdubai #gooutside #notshopping #unlimiteddubai #unboxyourphone #instaandroid #androidcommunity #uae
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