Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

Welcome to your new-look Good Health Choices magazine. You’ll see we’ve had a fresh spring makeover and changed up our regular sections so we can ensure that we’re bringing you everything you need to be the healthiest, happiest version of you! At Good Health Choices we don’t believe that being healthy is something you do, but rather it’s a fundamental part of the way you live your life. It’s not enough to eat your greens and work out five times a week if you’re feeling stressed, sleeping badly or neglecting your own needs while trying to juggle all the other demands in your life. I know that when one of these factors is out of whack for me then my whole sense of wellbeing goes right out the window and…

‘There’s enough stress in life without having to obsess about every crumb you put in your mouth’ She’s not afraid of butter or cream, and she hasn’t given up sugar. Carbohydrates pass her lips on a regular basis, as do wheat and meat. Yes, looking after her health is important to Chelsea Winter, but so is the pleasure she takes in cooking and eating. And she reckons she’s found a way to balance one with the other. “Food is obviously a huge part of being healthy – you really are what you eat,” says Chelsea. “My philosophy is to stay away from overly processed, refined, ready-made food as much as possible. Sure, every now and then if I’m driving down to Hamilton I might go through a drive-thru – but…

Eat more plants: Leafy greens are packed with fibre, and the indigestible fibre is then used for a different purpose – feeding the good microbes in the colon. Exercise: A 2014 British study looked at stool samples from professional rugby players, and found the athletes had more bacteria and greater bacterial diversity. Regular exercise is thought to help prevent bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, which can lead to a range of stomach upsets. Cut down on processed ‘frankenfoods’: Additives, preservatives and emulsifiers can lead to inflammation of the gut, and studies show they decrease bacterial diversity. Foods that are eaten as close as possible to the state they are found in nature keep a microbiome at its happiest. Limit stress: One of the worst side effects of stress is…

 Kylie Bailey hadn’t had the condition since her teens, but a recent flare-up prompted her to find out more about psoriasis. ‘I’m sure stress had something to do with it’ The first time I had psoriasis, I was in a really stressful stage at school. It started as one or two scaly patches on my torso, then suddenly my whole stomach was covered. I remember going to a dermatologist and being told it was just an overproduction of skin cells. The dermatologist gave me tar cream, and it eventually went away, but the affected area looked different for about eight months afterwards; it was like it had changed the pigment of my skin. Recently I took a course of antibiotics, and two or three days after I started the tablets,…

FRESH Oi kimchi A popular dish in summer, this type of kimchi is made with cucumber. 3 Lebanese cucumbers, rinsed 1 tbsp coarse sea salt 2 tbsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp grated red apple or Asian pear 1 tbsp honey ½ tbsp saeujeot (Korean salted shrimps), minced (if you can’t find these, just add more fish sauce) ½ tsp fish sauce ½ tsp minced ginger 50g garlic chives, chopped to 5cm lengths (or use spring onions instead) 1 Cut off both ends of the cucumber. Divide cucumber into three pieces, then cross-cut each piece lengthways for 5cm pieces. Place in a large bowl, scatter sea salt on top, then gently mix so that cucumber gets pickled evenly. Set aside for 30 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, mix together…

Luke’s lamb cutlets with tzatziki and dukkah » SERVES 4 125g (1 cup) macadamia dukkah (see right) 12 lamb cutlets 2 tbsp coconut oil 150g (½ cup) minty paleo tzatziki (see right) TO SERVE (OPTIONAL) Pomegranate seeds 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 Place the dukkah in a shallow bowl. Take the lamb cutlets and press them into the dukkah on both sides until they are well coated. 2 Melt the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated cutlets and cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, for 4 minutes on each side for medium, or until cooked to your liking. 3 To serve, either divide the lamb cutlets among plates or arrange them on a platter. Top with…

‘Take the stairs whenever you can, all of the time’ Should I aim to squat lower than 90 degrees? A Provided that you’re in good health and have good technique, absolutely. It’s a myth that if your thighs go lower than parallel to the floor it puts too much stress on the knees. Start by using your body weight only and then progressing deeper over time before adding extra weight. Get your trainer at the gym to check your posture. ‘GET OFF THE SHIP AT EACH PORT AND EXPLORE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE’ I’m conscious that as I get older I have more chance of becoming off balance and falling. How can I reduce the risk of this happening? A Research shows that consistently training our body in an unstable but…

FAVOURITE TV GIG Her time as Tess on McLeod’s Daughters holds a special place in Bridie’s heart. FAMILY VALUES With husband Michael... ...and sons Otis and Tobias. TRANS-TASMAN ROLE... As Jan, above and right, in hit TV drama 800 Words.…

Michelle Wright 47, business development manager for Curves Australia & New Zealand; and Rachael Thomas, 46, primary school teacher, met in 1988 in their first year of teachers’ college at Waikato University. Their paths then crossed again in London during their overseas teaching experience. Rachael met the love of her life and moved to Melbourne, in 1997, and after Michelle gave birth to her first child she also moved to Melbourne, in 2001, to be near her best friend. Here they share their parallel stories of how their friendship provided help and support during a time of crisis and distress: Michelle says: “After living in London for four years I felt it was time to leave when Rachael said, ‘Come to Melbourne, I need a bestie here.’ “Within a…

‘Doing things that benefit you isn’t selfish’ ‘YOUR FRIEND’S NOT RELIABLE, OR SHE WOULD HAVE PAID YOU BACK BEFORE’ I need to lose weight, but with everything I do for everyone else, I barely get a chance to exercise or eat well. How do I find time for me? A Healthy eating and exercise are usually the first to go when you put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. The key to finding time for yourself is acknowledging that doing things that benefit you isn’t selfish – in fact, if you want to be the best mother, partner, daughter or colleague, it’s essential. Get into the habit of prioritising you and learning to say no. Start by spending 10 minutes a day doing something just for you; it…

I’M WITH YOU, MAKAIA! After having a baby last year I’ve been feeling under pressure to get back my pre-baby body, and experiencing almost daily disappointment about how different I look now. I loved reading Makaia Carr’s story in the October issue of Good Health Choices, and it really made me think about why I feel like this. Makaia’s comments about focusing on love and acceptance and, in particular, staying away from social media that doesn’t make you feel good, really resonated with me. Thanks so much for giving a balanced view of health that includes not just physical aspects but also mental wellbeing! – Sarah BACK TO HEALTH I have to admit I hadn’t bought Good Health Choices in a while, but the October issue caught my eye so…

Healthy habits New Zealand has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity, but an Otago University study has found there are two ways we can combat it: establishing family rules around food, and reducing screen time. The study looked at 30 Pacific Island families and found that parents with healthy-weight children regularly ate breakfast and lunch, rather than skipping meals; had strict household food rules, eg no fizzy drinks; and limited children’s screen time, including television and gaming. ‘It’s making sure you’re active throughout the day’ BACK TO BASICS An Australian survey of more than 10,000 women found that 60 per cent of them didn’t meet the recommended 2.5 hours of physical activity a week, citing either exhaustion or lack of spare time as the main reason why. The…

‘Flower remedies work on the mind and spirit, creating a more positive state of mind’ – Sarah Bowles-Flannery Every time you read about anyone’s self-care or morning routines, you hear about the vitamins they pop to help their personal wellness. Trouble is there are a lot to choose from. There’s basically an alphabet you have to memorise and as you get older and enter different life stages, the types and amounts of nutrients you need will change. Here, naturopath Sarah Bowles-Flannery shares her no-fuss guide to what you need to be taking for the stage of life you’re at. The vitamins you need to prepare your body for pregnancy, for instance, are very different to what you need when you’re going into menopause. And even if you eat…

‘Structural abnormalities are not the source of the pain’ – Dr John Sarno The mind interacts with the hormones and chemicals the body produces Medical professional and best-selling author Dr John Sarno – who passed away in June this year – devoted his life to understanding the emotional drivers behind physical pain. As professor of rehabilitation medicine at New York University’s School of Medicine, Sarno became a port of call for sufferers of chronic pain. Sarno’s work led him to believe that back, joint and tendon pain can be a symptom created by the unconscious mind as a distraction to aid in the repression of unconscious emotional issues. Inside the brain Recent studies into the power of thinking, living and moving mindfully lend weight to Sarno’s argument. Research shows…

You can also add supergreens to power up your drink The green blaster 1/2 cup coconut water * 2 frozen bananas, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped pineapple 1 cup chopped mango 2 cups spinach or kale 1/2 avocado 1 tbsp ground flax or flaxseed oil * add more liquid if desired Pure purple 1 cup Greek yoghurt 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 frozen banana 5 frozen strawberries A splash of milk EATING FOR GOOD SKIN What you eat has a big impact on your health, and your skin is no exception. A recent study found that eating more fruit and vegetables in particular can change skin tone, leading to a healthier glow, within a matter of weeks. VITAMIN C helps protect the skin and create more collagen. Our bodies can’t…

The Western trend towards widening waistlines has caused breakfast to come under scrutiny Whether you like something hearty soon after you wake, consider yourself a 10am nibbler or can’t stomach anything more than a cuppa before midday, you will have heard about the benefits of eating a good breakfast. But with a growing number of experts starting to question the hype, we can’t help but wonder if the most important meal of the day is still all it’s cracked up to be. To eat, or not to eat? In Victorian times, the morning meal reigned supreme, and the message was simple: ‘Breakfast like a king and dine like a pauper’. It’s a saying that has stuck through the ages, but everything from the Western trend towards widening waistlines to the…

Eat very little today, eat as much as you want tomorrow. Stop eating after tonight’s dinner and eat nothing until lunchtime tomorrow. Skip breakfast and lunch altogether, making sure to leave 24 hours between meals… Hmm. With so many intermittent fasting programmes out there, it’s no wonder we’re feeling bewildered. To add to the confusion, advocates are promoting it not only as a way to lose weight, but as the answer to all our health problems, yet others only highlight the dangers. Depending on what you read, intermittent fasting can increase longevity, reduce cholesterol levels, decrease inflammation, relieve asthma, decrease your chances of cancer and even reverse diabetes. But what exactly is it, how do you actually do it and are the health benefits really worth it? Intermittent fasting involves…

Planning menus can help you to stop shopping mindlessly too 1 START SMALL Use your mid-morning cup of tea as an opportunity to start practising mindfulness, says Black. “Feel the sensation of the cup in your hand – the temperature, the smell and the taste. Notice if your mind gets pulled away – acknowledge it and bring it back to this moment. You may want to experiment with herbal teas to draw you in. Take five minutes of tea practice then continue with your day.” 2 MAKE PREP A PLEASURE “Turn off the television and pay attention to the process of preparing your meal,” says Black. “Explore it with all your senses. When you’re chopping vegetables, notice the rhythm of the chopping, the smell of the vegetables. Experience the crunch…

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IT JUST MEANS THAT IF YOU WANT TO WALK OFF EXCESS KILOS, YOU NEED TO WALK FOR LONGER So you’ve pretty much tried it all: personal training, F45, Body Bar, Body Pump, spin classes, boot camp… Yet those pesky extra kilos continue to hang around, and you’re probably down a few dollars in your savings account too. Although such activities would definitely have contributed to making you fitter and stronger (which, let’s not forget, is extremely important and something that as a trainer I obviously encourage), despite the new-found fitness, you feel a little like these forms of exercise have let you down with regards to achieving your goal of weight loss. So what if I said you could reach your goal without having to spend extra money or run…

You can use a plastic bottle instead of a dumbbell SEATED CURLS » Sit on a chair, holding a 1kg or 2kg dumbbell. With your legs apart, lean your torso forward and rest your right elbow on your right inner thigh. Curl the dumbbell towards your chest, keeping your elbow still and hold for a count of three. Slowly lower; repeat for 30 seconds, then switch sides. WALL PUSH-UPS » Stand facing a wall, slightly more than an arm’s length away. Lean forward and place your hands on the wall so that your arms are parallel to the floor, shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows and bring your chest forward until your forehead nearly touches the wall. Hover for a count of three, then slowly return to the start. BROOMSTICK PULL-UPS…

I was thinking about my mother and regretting all the times I wasn’t as generous or as warm to her as I should have been. Over the years there were several major incidents that now make me cringe, but what seems to bother me most is actually relatively trivial. When I had young children, my mother had a habit of ringing at precisely the worst time of day – dinner time. Instead of telling her from the start that this was my tear-my-hair-out moment and could she call back later, I took her calls. A pattern formed of her ringing at this set time of day and whenever I remember those conversations, I wish I could turn back the clock and pick up the phone that first or second time…

“I turned to reiki after divorce and bereavement.” – Alison, 37 “I had my first reiki session with Louise Croker after several years of feeling sad and alone. I’d separated from my husband in 2012, my mother passed away in 2014, then in 2015 I started to become emotionally drained through my job working with pregnant women with substance abuse issues. The first session was amazing – within minutes of Louise placing her hands on me I felt a spiral of energy shift from the top of my head through my body and out through my right foot. It was like a long-overdue adjustment and I left feeling like a weight had been lifted. I’ve had monthly reiki sessions for the past year, and find it so restorative and peaceful.…

We have become so used to making connections with the click of a button that it might sound odd to suggest that anyone still longs to make friends in real life. Yet the disturbing truth is that the number of people we feel we can turn to falls rapidly after the age of 25. We might think Facebook and WhatsApp are saving our relationships, but they only slow the rate of decay. And we need to work hard to maintain friendships we want to keep. “There’s something about seeing the whites of people’s eyes that really makes a difference,” says Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology at Oxford University. But it’s not all bad news. Although we might find we have fewer friends when we are older, we often end…

Nine years ago, Lisa Murray’s life was consumed by work. As head of a university’s research facility, she’d spend 50-plus hours a week working, while also doing her MBA and renovating her home. Unsurprisingly, she ended up burning out “I couldn’t put a coherent sentence together,” she recalls. “I couldn’t get out of bed, I had no short-term memory, I was really a shell of myself. My doctor tried to give me anti-depressants, and I said, ‘No, I’m not unhappy, I’m just exhausted.’” After leaving her job to focus on recovering, a psychic reading suggested that bringing more creativity into her life would help restore her wellbeing. “At that time I had no idea what play even was, because when you’ve been in corporate life for a very long time,…

One of the best ways to get started with tilting is to figure out your priorities – what’s really important to you – so you know what’s worth tilting into and what’s not worth worrying about right now. It can be as simple as writing a list of the five or 10 most important values in your life. I arrived at my core values by writing my ‘eulogy’. Spend some time scribbling your ideas down, then keep your list somewhere where you can refer to it. You could also try to: » Make your bedroom a screen-free zone. As part of an experiment, I moved my phone to another room where I could still hear the alarm but had to get up to turn it off. I couldn’t believe the…

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These have only recently been part of formal lab studies, but the concept dates back to ancient Chinese medicine The new frontier In a world where fermented food, probiotics and ‘good bacteria’ have become buzzwords, everyone from your hairdresser to your workmate’s second cousin is talking about gut health. Over the past few years, we’ve heard about how to boost our flora, maximise our microbiome, and how the hotbed of highly sensitive bacteria we all host in our digestive tract can influence everything from our mood to our immunity. But in specialist labs across Australia, New Zealand and further afield, scientists are unlocking a brave new frontier in gut health, and it’s all about... faeces. Whether you see it as revolting or revolutionary, gut microbiome transfers – where a stool…

 Itchy, depressed, and out of options, Gilly Godward was determined to find a cure for her debilitating eczema. ‘Enough was enough; I began studying natural therapies’ I was prescribed steroid creams from a young age, and I got to the point where they just didn’t work anymore. In my early 20s, I was put on prednisone, which got rid of the eczema straight away, but when it came back, it was even worse. At a certain point, I hit my ‘eczema rock bottom’. It felt like I had exhausted every option available to me and still I felt trapped in a body that was covered in an inflamed, red hot, itchy, bleeding mess. While eczema isn’t life-threatening, it’s definitely life-changing. The hardest thing is the physical discomfort, especially in the…

Keep your skin clean, dry and cool. Wear loose-fitting clothing, and cotton underwear and socks. Wash your clothes and bed linen frequently. Clean the shower, bath and bathroom floor after use. Keep your toenails clean and clipped short. Do not share towels, hairbrushes, nail clippers and clothing that could be carrying any fungi. Tempting as it may be, don’t wear the same pair of socks twice! Alternate your shoes every other day and air them in the sun. You can throw fabric trainers in the washing machine, but remove insoles first and wash by hand. Wear thongs/sandals in communal areas such as public showers and around swimming pools.…

 My husband’s a terrible snorer. He complains of being tired all the time and was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. Could these problems be linked? ‘He complains of being tired all the time’ A It sounds as if your husband has obstructive sleep apnoea. During sleep, the muscles at the back of the throat can relax and temporarily block the airflow, leading to multiple interruptions to sleep, as well as daytime sleepiness. It can also cause high blood pressure. Ask your GP to refer your husband for a sleep study. Treatment involves wearing a mask attached to a machine that blows air into the mouth and throat to keep the airway open. I’m about to turn 49 and for the past two years have had very heavy periods. Should…

In Korea there are more than 100 types of kimchi GOOD QUALITY, ORGANIC KIMCHI IS THE DEFINITION OF A MOUTH PARTY Fermented food such as kimchi can reduce symptoms of anxiety Spicy, salty, sour and crunchy, kimchi is a feisty, fiery ferment of bold brassicas, such as wombok (Chinese cabbage) and choy sum (Chinese leafy green), combined with daikon radish, gochugaru (Korean chilli powder), garlic and ginger. One of Korea’s most well-known national dishes, its history dates back to the 12th century when Koreans developed a system of salting and fermenting vegetables to preserve them for winter. Every autumn, families would gather to do a kimjang – a communal kimchi preparation ritual. While the kimchi that’s available in our health food stores and supermarket refrigerators is generally made with a…

“I’M HEADING BACK TO FRANCE AT CHRISTMAS, SO THE WEIGHT HAS GOT TO GO” “I’m French, so I’ve always been a keen foodie, especially when it comes to wine, cheese and chocolate! Growing up, we would often indulge in treats, but the difference is that in France, they have tiny portions and moderation is the key. My family back home are all slim, and after living here for 15 years, I feel as though I’ve lost touch with the French way of eating. I’m heading back to France at Christmas, so the excess weight has got to go. My goal is to lose 15kg, but I would be happy with 10. I was initially attracted to the ‘GM diet’, which is very strict, but I wanted to kick-start my new…

Basic poached chicken PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES (+ COOLING) 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 1 cup (250ml) water Tops from 2 celery stalks 6 black peppercorns 1 fresh bay leaf 500g chicken breast Place the stock, water, celery tops, peppercorns and bay leaf in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Add chicken; reduce heat until liquid is barely simmering. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through, turning chicken halfway during cooking time. Remove chicken from poaching liquid. When cool enough to handle, shred or chop chicken as needed. Chicken & corn soup » SERVES 4 Make a double quantity of Basic Poached Chicken, keeping chicken at 500g, but using 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock and omitting water. Shred chicken. Combine…

‘Camel’s milk may suit those who can’t do dairy’ I’ve heard that camel’s milk has many health benefits – is that true? How does it compare to other types of milk? A Cow’s milk is recognised as a rich source of protein, iodine, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, vitamin B12, zinc and, of course, calcium (with a whopping 115mg per 100ml). Camel’s milk doesn’t contain A1 proteins – the proteins found in cow’s milk and commonly associated with digestion troubles – which means it may be better suited to those who have trouble with dairy. Its limited availability, however, does make it quite expensive to buy. If you find dairy problematic, you could try goat’s milk; it contains lactose, but the fat globules in it are much smaller, which may…

Keep your abdominals contracted during the moves for even better results COBRA » Lie face down with your palms on the floor near to your shoulders, with your elbows close to your body. Press your hands into the floor as you lift your upper body, making sure you keep your hips on the floor. Relax your shoulders and look straight ahead. Hold for 30 seconds. SIDEWAYS SHUFFLE » Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Step to the right with your right foot, then quickly bring your left foot to meet it. Repeat, picking up the pace as you shuffle sideways all the way across the room; return with your left foot leading. Continue going back and forth for a minute. STAIR CLIMBERS » Run up a flight of stairs as fast…

‘FOR ME BEING ACTIVE IS ABOUT GETTING OUT OF MY HEAD AND INTO MY BODY’ ‘My life is hectic and I accept the chaos’ It’s a challenge finding time to look after yourself when you’re super busy, although ironically that’s when you need it the most. For actress Bridie Carter, right in the middle of what she describes as the busiest time of her life, there isn’t much chance of achieving a lasting balance between work, family and me-time. “My life is hectic and I accept the chaos,” she says, cheerfully. Starring in TV drama 800 Words has meant a long period of commuting from her home in rural Byron Bay to Auckland, where the series is filmed. Even if she can only make it back for 24 hours to…

DON’T OVERESTIMATE ‘NICE’ Being considered nice doesn’t win you friends – acquaintances maybe, but not proper friends – or promotions or respect. Honesty and integrity are far more valuable qualities. ALWAYS ASK FOR TIME BEFORE COMMITTING TO SOMETHING Our immediate instinct is to agree to a request, but we can end up bitterly regretting it. Say you need some time to consider it first. LIST YOUR PRIORITIES Whether these are your partner, family or friends, work or hobby. Only by understanding your priorities will you automatically speak up when one of them is threatened. REMEMBER, THE MORE YOU DO IT, THE EASIER IT BECOMES The more practice you get in speaking out, the easier it will be to frame your words thoughtfully and tactfully in the future. ALWAYS TRY TO…

WHEN WE HAVE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WE ARE MORE CONTENT Friendships are the bedrock of a woman’s life, offering support, encouragement and trust. Most of us wouldn’t know what to do without them and there are good reasons why. And while some are not meant to last forever, those that do require real tangible commitments. Here three experts share their insights into what can make or break our friendships. Why do women need friends? “As females there are certain life experiences we go through and various physical and emotional needs that just require another woman who can relate to them, and our female friends can provide us with that necessary support,” explains US-based friendship coach, sociologist and author of Friendshifts and When Friendship Hurts, Dr Jan Yager. “We also need friendships…

Skin consists of three layers. As we age, so does each layer of our skin ‘It can easily take 10 years off someone’s appearance with minimal downtime. Fractional lasers work by stimulating the growth of new collagen from the inside out, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin’ For the face We asked the experts about the advanced world of facial non-invasive treatments, what’s involved and what these state-of-the-art technologies can achieve. FRACTIONAL LASER Fractional laser technology is considered the gold standard in skin rejuvenation among industry practitioners. Skin consists of three layers; the epidermis (uppermost layer), dermis (mid-layer) and subcutis (lower fat layer). As we age, so does each layer of our skin. The dermis, which is responsible for collagen and elastin production, becomes thinner, accounting for the appearance of wrinkles…

‘PLAY IS TOO OFTEN SEEN AS FRIVOLOUS, YET RESEARCH SUGGESTS IT’S IMPORTANT’ If your idea of a good time is managing to clear your inbox of unread messages or trying to strategically place as many items in the dishwasher as you can, you’re definitely not having enough fun. And the struggle is real. Amid the seemingly endless cycle of work, washing, meal prep, family obligations and life admin, most of us fail to make ‘play’ a priority, since there are always a million more urgent things to do. And besides, isn’t playtime just for kids? According to experts, that’s where we’re going wrong. In fact, devoting time to an activity that has no purpose other than pure enjoyment – such as doing a crossword, walking on the beach or splashing…

If I could go on holiday tomorrow, I’d want to go to… Europe. Greece, Croatia, Paris, Rome, the whole shebang because I have never been over that side of the world and it all looks so beautiful and relaxing. Also the food over there looks AMAZING. What books are on your bedside table? Dr Libby’s Women’s Wellness Wisdom, and Jojo Moyes The Girl You Left Behind. I’m a hopeless romantic. The best trip I ever went on… Bali! I loved it because it was my first ever trip away with my partner and we had the most incredible experiences. Bali is one of those places that makes you leave wishing you had more time. So many activities: snorkelling, sunbathing, the water park and sightseeing. It was the best! What does…