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  • Moroccan hammam
    Morocco | Wellbeing Places

    What happens in a Moroccan Hammam?

    Hammams – a very Moroccan ritual Hammams are woven into the rich tapestry of Moroccan life and can be found…

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  • Hotel Riad Dar Daif- a grounding hammam and exquisite massage in Ouarzazate
    Morocco | Morocco Wellbeing | Wellbeing Places

    Hotel Riad Dar Daif- a grounding hammam and exquisite massage in Ouarzazate

    Hotel Riad Dar Daif a grounding hammam & exquisite massage ‘Body care is one of the great specialities of Moroccan…

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  • Dar Al Hossoun earthy tones and swimming pool
    Morocco | Morocco Wellbeing | Wellbeing Places

    Dar Al Hossoun’s earthy Hammam & Spa in Taroudant

    Dar Al Hossoun – an earthy Hammam and Spa in Morocco’s welcoming city of Taroudant Dar Al Hossoun hotel and…

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  • Warm and Welcoming Taroudant
    Morocco | Solo Travel

    Warm and Welcoming Taroudant

    Warm and Welcoming Taroudant in Morocco’s calm south It’s an understatement to say I was unsure about visiting Morocco. My…

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  • My first public hammam (surprising, naked and swift) – it was an experience!
    Morocco | Solo Travel

    My first public hammam (surprising, naked and swift) – it was an experience!

    Surprising, naked and swift…! Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a room full of naked people, being…

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  • Happy Stones: unique cottages in Sri Lanka’s sublime hill country
    Solo Travel | Sri Lanka | Wellbeing Places

    Happy Stones: unique cottages in Sri Lanka’s sublime hill country

    Happy Stones a sanctuary of natural beauty Have you ever gone somewhere on a whim, and then discovered it to…

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  • The Heart Space – holistic healing in the heart of Penang
    Malaysia | Malaysia Wellbeing | Wellbeing Places

    The Heart Space – holistic healing in the heart of Penang

    The Heart Space in Penang: Yoga, Workshops, Community & Retreats Updated: March 2026 ‘At the Heart Space you feel like…

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  • Heart Space, Penang: an interview with the founder Sarah-Joy
    Malaysia | Wellbeing Places

    Heart Space, Penang: an interview with the founder Sarah-Joy

    The Heart Space Sarah-Joy shares her therapeutic approach The Heart Space – a sanctuary in Penang I discovered the Heart…

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  • My descent into darkness and healing
    Solo Travel | Solo Travel with a Chronic Health Condition

    My descent into darkness and healing

    My descent into darkness and healing Every wound is a door. Every tear of heartbreak is a glimmer of light….

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  • From Herbalist to Copywriter: An Interview with Victoria Ward
    Build a Portfolio Career | Interviews for Inspired Living

    From Herbalist to Copywriter: An Interview with Victoria Ward

    Have you ever wondered what a copywriter does? I have! When I hear the term ‘copy’ my mind instantly goes…

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  • Medical Cannabis in Thailand: An Interview with Dr. Kan Na Nongkhai Founder of ThaiKanya
    Interviews for Inspired Living | Thailand | Wellbeing Places

    Medical Cannabis in Thailand: An Interview with Dr. Kan Na Nongkhai Founder of ThaiKanya

    I arrived in Thailand with no awareness that cannabis had been decriminalised, but it didn’t me long to figure it…

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  • An Interview with the Queen of Packing Light: Katherine Leamy
    Interviews for Inspired Living | Solo Travel

    An Interview with the Queen of Packing Light: Katherine Leamy

    Do you dare to pack light and travel solo? Katherine aka ‘The 5 Kilo Traveller’ is in her own words…

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  • Embracing 60 – Solo Hiker, Traveller, Wild Water Swimmer & Empty Nester: An Interview with Hilary Straw
    Interviews for Inspired Living | Solo Travel

    Embracing 60 – Solo Hiker, Traveller, Wild Water Swimmer & Empty Nester: An Interview with Hilary Straw

     This interview includes: The emotional transition of being an empty-nester Embracing freedom and taking on new challenges The joy of…

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  • Lived Experiences Interview with Patricia from Our Fearless Adventure 
    Interviews for Inspired Living

    Lived Experiences Interview with Patricia from Our Fearless Adventure 

     This interview includes: Creating a travel orientated lifestyle Long stay travel Overcoming peer and family negativity Career reinvention Have you…

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  • My Top 5 Women’s Solo Travel Books
    Solo Travel

    My Top 5 Women’s Solo Travel Books

    5 Great Books About Solo Female Travel & plus 1 extra! Ready to travel solo? These books will give you…

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  • Kick Start Mindfulness with Solo Travel
    Solo Travel | Wellbeing Places

    Kick Start Mindfulness with Solo Travel

    ‘Mindfulness helps you step outside the endless chatter of your thoughts and see the world with fresh eyes, reinstating a…

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  • Married, Solo Travel & Reimagining Bucket Lists: An Interview with Tracy from Travel Bug Tonic
    Interviews for Inspired Living | Solo Travel

    Married, Solo Travel & Reimagining Bucket Lists: An Interview with Tracy from Travel Bug Tonic

    An Interview with Tracy from Travel Bug Tonic Married, midlife and first steps solo travel & reimagining bucket lists Tracy…

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  • Solo Travel in a Relationship – Buy the Book!
    Solo Travel | Solo Travel in a Relationship - Buy the Book!

    Solo Travel in a Relationship – Buy the Book!

    Solo Travel in a Relationship: Break Through Barriers to Your Solo Journey Are you in a relationship? Are you curious…

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  • Design a Flexible Portfolio Career to Fund Your Travels (Podcast)
    Build a Portfolio Career

    Design a Flexible Portfolio Career to Fund Your Travels (Podcast)

    Are you desperate to quit the 9-5? Do you want work freedom? Listen to me chat on Holly Worton’s podcast about how to build a portfolio career.

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  • 12 Benefits of Solo Travel for YOUR Relationship (a snippet from my book)
    Solo Travel

    12 Benefits of Solo Travel for YOUR Relationship (a snippet from my book)

    Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu Can solo…

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  • Is Sri Lanka safe for solo women travellers?
    Solo Travel | Sri Lanka

    Is Sri Lanka safe for solo women travellers?

    Solo Women Travellers in Sri Lanka How to stay safe…. Are you thinking about travelling solo to Sri Lanka? Great!…

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Hi, I'm Jenny! Welcome to Orchids to Olives. A supportive travel space, shaped around health and wellbeing.

I began this website in 2020, but then after a series of personal challenges and a desire to discover places that would help me to heal - I decided to revitalise it into its current form, which has been a wonderfully cathartic experience for me.

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Orchids to Olives helps you:

    • discover places that nurture the mind, body and soul
    • find your perfect travel experience
    • feel empowered to travel solo.
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    'The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart' Helen Keller

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    • Akanta Ayurveda & Yoga Resort Review: A Solo Traveller’s Experience in Cherai, Kerala20 August 2026
    • Nihshreyasa Kochi: Sound Bath Experience & Review7 August 2026
    • Kochi Solo Travel for Women: A Guide for Midlife Travellers5 August 2026
    • Slow & Cultural Women-Only Tours in India with SheFarer8 May 2026
    • Ashiyana Yoga Retreat Goa Review: A Midlife Woman’s Experience of Rest, Yoga & Slow Living11 April 2026

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