Author/Travel & Lifestyle Writer/Nutritionist/Movement Trainer/Nature Based Wellbeing Advocate/ Wife & Mum
Monique writes for an engaged online community of like-minded mid-age women who want to regain control of their lives.
Through decades of professional experience; clinical nutrition, fitness trainer, wellness coach, cooking school founder, lifestyle & travel writer, and travel management (airlines/hotels) – her Creative Adventure Retreats are a sell out, and her book ‘A Grown Up’s Gap Year’ – 365 Days of Why Not (how to run away and other handy hints) is launching at The Whitsundays Writers Festival.
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In 2009, Monique van Tulder launched a lifestyle blog from her kitchen (departing travel management to care for her boys). It’s grown since then. As a wellbeing mentor, travel writer, nutritionist and movement trainer, Monique has you covered. Helping you design your mid-life magic.
If you are a slow traveller, seek a sense of wellbeing, looking for a side order of adventure, come from a place of curiosity, love ‘Retreats’ that actually restore, and tips from chic women who know the local secrets – you are in the right place.
Connecting with Chic Local Florence Ilickovic, proprieter of the Oasis Boutique at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.
Wellbeing at The Oberoi Bali: A Sanctuary for the Soul (and Sanity)
The Locale When the Sydney bustle becomes too much and the kidults at home seem to have forgotten the art of using a dishwasher, The
Three Sublime Day Spa Facial Experiences in Tokyo
I try three Japanese spas ranging from traditional, to luxury, to a local spot tucked away in a quiet residential suburb.
Invest in yourself. Perhaps you have :
When I hit mid-life I was in for a rude shock. I found myself at the top of everyone’s ‘people we need’ pyramid, & the bottom of my own. An ‘Eat Pray Runaway’ moment – left a still unanswered question.
What to do with my second- act of life?
I’ve jotted down a few ideas in the attached eBook – a starting point.
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If you are a slow traveller, seek a sense of wellbeing, love Retreats, and tips from chic locals – you are in the right place.
Book launch at the Whitsundays Writers Retreat, Sept 2024. First 10 copies signed & receive a 15 minute zoom ‘coffee date’ with Monique to start to plan YOUR ‘ A Grown Ups Gap Year’!