By Kim Irvine in Reflections — 26 Jul 2026 The Best Birthday Present Ever Turning 70 made me look back at one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. This is the story of how an old patio became my summer house, a courtyard garden and my own little oasis.
Reflections The Satisfaction of Finally Getting It Done Since returning from Europe, I’ve been looking at my to-do list differently. Instead of asking what I’d most enjoy doing today, I’ve started asking which choice will leave me feeling most satisfied by the end of it. It’s a small change in thinking, but it’s made a surprising difference.
Reflections Appreciating the Everyday We spend so much time thinking about what’s next that we can forget to notice what’s already here. Sometimes the richest moments are right in front of us.
Reflections The Courage to Press Publish I nearly didn’t press Publish on my first post. Eight months and more than a hundred posts later, I’ve learnt that courage doesn’t always mean making a huge life change. Sometimes it simply means starting before you feel ready.
Reflections An Encyclopedia and Travel Guide in My Pocket 🚐📱 For nearly three months, AI became part of our life on the road — helping with routes, campsites, translations, blog posts, SIM cards, warning lights and all the little questions that appear when you travel Europe in a motorhome.