It’s been proven that hugs are essential to our happiness! I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty happy with this new source of information as I love a good cuddle and hug sesh. The Science Behind It Hugs release a hormone called Oxytocin, which has been dubbed many names over the years: the “love hormone”, “cuddle hormone”…
Something is wrong with the ocean. March usually marks the start of my peak surf season here on the South Coast of New South Wales. Usually at this time of year, my local beach is graced with the presence of consistent decent waves. But this year… the waves aren’t behaving as they should. What’s been happening to the…
My skin prickles as specks of saliva hit my cheek and spray down my exposed arm. I try not to breathe, and search desperately for an exit. It’s peak hour, and the train carriage is full to capacity. I see a gap and make for it. I politely excuse myself as I weave through the…
“Are you here alone?” he asked. “Sure am,” I replied with a grin as I began setting up my prime beachside spot for the night. I was stoked with my permanent room with a view—a view that changed daily the further I travelled south. “I was saying to the boys that she must be here…
It is world renowned that Australia is the “Land Down Under”- the home of Paul Hogan, shrimp on the barbie, man starved sharks and a million and one other deadly critters and creatures out to get you (including drop bears). But to be honest, there’s not much truth in the hype associated with the stereotypes.…
