by Solene | Feb 8, 2020 | Articles Beyond Borders
Melbourne Street Art “You don’t belong here,” whispers the critical voice in my head. “Look around, these people are older than you, wiser than you, better than you.” I wonder what they make of me, the only women in the boardroom. If I were to hazard a...
by Solene | Jan 23, 2020 | Articles Beyond Borders
On 20 December 2019, I hosted my first ever art & poetry exhibition. The theme was: ‘We Belong Everywhere’ and it turned out to be one of the most incredible moments of my life to date. About 40 people came, mainly friends and family, supporters from near...
by Solene | Aug 11, 2019 | Articles Beyond Borders
Living abroad is a dream for many. Influencers have made it look unbelievably fancy and easy. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for democratising travel and do believe that it is a force for good that has the power to make the world a more tolerant, accepting, and peaceful...
by Solene | Jun 16, 2019 | Articles Beyond Borders
Last night over dinner, I poured my heart out to a dear friend. After a couple of drinks, I could not help but tell her all about how much I struggled with my underlying travel addiction. If only I could just take off somewhere far, new, and exciting… Don’t get...
by Solene | Mar 20, 2019 | Articles Beyond Borders
Growing up, Sunday mornings used to be my favourite. I would stretch in bed like a cat before running down the stairs to the kitchen. I can still remember waking to the smell of coffee and freshly baked bread, to the singing of birds in the garden and to the familiar...
by Solene | Feb 14, 2019 | Articles Beyond Borders
Dear Life Beyond Borders, From the bottom of my humble human heart, I would like to thank you. When you took me under your wing, I was full of irrational fears, easy to influence, and way too quick to judge. You made it your mission to challenge all of my...
