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Experiencing This Perfect, Present Moment

Experiencing This Perfect, Present Moment

Take a look into the night sky, and imagine you’re the whirling swirls of infinite matter and energy flowing across the galaxy in the most mesmerising patterns, gliding through black holes, condensing into pure light and then exploding into a…

Nick Watson25th February 202225th February 2022 Uncategorised No Comments
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Being Present, Trusting Intuition And Living In A Van

Being Present, Trusting Intuition And Living In A Van

A few years ago, I got my first taste of van life. I bought a converted LDV Maxus, threw in some clothes and took to the road. I just drove, with no destination in mind, discovering many things on the…

Nick Watson9th November 202016th November 2020 Uncategorised 1 Comment
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If Energy Is Infinite, Do We Ever, Truly Die?

If Energy Is Infinite, Do We Ever, Truly Die?

I ponder this question a lot, and even though I have no true answer, take great comfort in the teachings of the likes of David Hawkins about how energy is infinite and our consciousness collectively shared. I’m about to share…

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Relinquishing The Need For Control, The Comfort Zone and COVID-19

Relinquishing The Need For Control, The Comfort Zone and COVID-19

For those that know me well, will know I’ve recently read up a bit by Eckhart Tolle. I haven’t delved too deeply into his teachings yet, and I am mindful that perhaps not everything he says should be taken too…

Nick Watson29th March 202030th March 2020 Uncategorised 1 Comment
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Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Life Sooner

Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Life Sooner

The past 10 years have been an important learning curve for me, but 2019 has had the biggest impact on my life. Here are 10 things I just wish I knew about earlier on in life.

Nick Watson19th December 201920th December 2019 Uncategorised 2 Comments
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London: So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish And Chips

London: So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish And Chips

I’m leaving my flat in central London to spend the summer in the camper van. One week in and I feel like it’s the best decision I’ve made in years!

Nick Watson2nd May 20183rd May 2018 Devon, London, Travel 4 Comments
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Romania: The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving

Romania: The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving

The barrier approached fast as I jammed the clutch in and dabbed the brake round the first corner, the car shaking like a shitting dog, it’s way of saying “hey, I’m just reminding you of my capabilities here” – it…

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Finding The Northern Lights In Iceland

Finding The Northern Lights In Iceland

It was my first time travelling with my dad since I was young. We’re similar in many ways, but don’t have lots in common. Our spirit for adventure made Iceland the perfect choice for a week long break away from the everyday…

Nick Watson6th March 201716th February 2020 Travel 1 Comment
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Out Of Devon And Living In London: Two Months In, 10 Things I’ve Noticed

Out Of Devon And Living In London: Two Months In, 10 Things I’ve Noticed

I’m 30 years old, and until recent years, have been nested in my comfort zone. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when I embarked on a solo journey around South East Asia, I developed a taste for the unknown. Since…

Nick Watson15th February 20176th March 2017 London 1 Comment
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Burning Man In A Few Photos

Burning Man In A Few Photos

Hello. My name is Nick and this is my site. It’s a place to share inspiration I’ve picked up while travelling around the world and meeting inspirational people. I try to get the most I can from life, and want to share…

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Yes, yes, yes! Future Lawyer Week, completed! The Yes, yes, yes! Future Lawyer Week, completed! The conference buzz is back, and every seat in the room was filled, with people standing at the back to hear our panel discussion. So many great conversations, new business opportunities and shared excitement for the future. We had so much positive validation for our growth strategy, giving us that pre-pandemic, startup energy we were so used to before. Huge thanks to @tallrich for joining me, and lots of laughs! And a very special announcement with Crowdcube about to hit the news soon ✨
There was always something special about Es Vedra. There was always something special about Es Vedra. You really feel it when you're there.
To be able to share these amazing experiences is t To be able to share these amazing experiences is the gift we're given as humans. I'm grateful for every connection.
More island magic, and a visit from one of my favo More island magic, and a visit from one of my favourite people, @alloverthejoint ☀️
One of my favourite beaches on the west of the isl One of my favourite beaches on the west of the island, and an abandoned hotel covered in awesome grafitti. I had the whole place to myself from 6 until 10am when I left for work ☀️
Even when I'm sure I'll have a year off, Ibiza see Even when I'm sure I'll have a year off, Ibiza seems to pull me in every year. It truly feels like a second home, and to think I have my actual van here this year, gives me so much to be grateful for 🙏🏼
Sometimes life throws you many intense challenges. Sometimes life throws you many intense challenges. Focus, energy, and awareness never became as important as over the past few months. 
Kriya Yoga had been calling me for a while, and I had a feeling it may manifest in Ibiza. It did. On the first day! 
Big thanks for @himalayan.kriya.yoga for the session, followed by learning how to do the Haka! 
I now have more clarity than ever before. 
Van life on the island isn't easy, but all the good things in life come with a little surrender and graft.
Let's see what this adventure brings... Let's see what this adventure brings...
Final descent from Switzerland into France to meet Final descent from Switzerland into France to meet my mum and step-dad, where we journeyed together south and into Spain with my van and their RV. I just had to pause for this moment, watching thousands of puffs of seeds floating through the air as the sun rays beamed down into the valley through the crowds. I also had a short opportunity to set up the decks, and soon realised how out of practice I am with vinyl platters!
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Interlaken is one of my favourite spots to date. I Interlaken is one of my favourite spots to date. I was able to spend the day by the lake, jumping in and swimming from the platform you can see, and even managed to take my paddleboard out.

I had a call with our new developer to get to know each other. I wasn't going to tell him I was taking the call from a paddleboard floating in the middle of a lake in Switzerland, but then he said his hobbies were nature, sport, and meditating...I had to! Plus he's great at coding. So far, it sounds like the perfect employee! A healthy work-life balance is something I want for all of my employees, each one with different goals and passions that we hope we can help them work towards by supporting them as a company. True employee motivation comes from this engagement, through listening, and not cheap shortcuts such as bottles of wine, gift vouchers, and "perk boxes".

I finished the day with a visit to the "waterfall village" nearby, Lauterbrunnen. I loved it, but it was very touristy!

Then as I continued my drive, I entered the storm. It was magical seeing pure clear skies on the left, morphing into a raging storm as the sun brought the whole sky into a vibrant glow to the right. A dragon shaped cloud dived into the valley.
28°c in mid April, surrounded by stunning views - 28°c in mid April, surrounded by stunning views - I'll take it!
Sometimes you can find yourself in some challengin Sometimes you can find yourself in some challenging situations, especially with such a large van! Before discovering Waze (with closed roads highlighted), I found myself hitting a few dead ends. Spring time = melting snow = avalanches! 
Here are a couple of videos of one situation where I drove for 30 minutes into the mountains, and it was late. I chose to stay there, surrounded by the snow. I also jumped into the freezing cold water! I'm definitely out of practice, but managed a minute 🥶 
Another was driving up a super narrow, and steep road. I later discovered my vehicle is prohibited from these roads, and I can see why. I really struggled to turn around in such a narrow area, next to a huge big drop, by myself! The icey conditions did not help, but I eventually managed to turn around. On the decent, the road I had drove up was becoming challenging for my brakes, and the fluid warning light came on (some gradients must have been up to 45°!). I made it though, and here I still am. The big lesson learned was to not get too carried away with work, when I'm travelling in the van and it is getting late, with snow clouds forming above!
After waking up early (as always), driving higher After waking up early (as always), driving higher and higher, through the snow, with more incredible mountains to see, I eventually came across this perfect spot to set up for the day and work. It was so peaceful, and there was even a toilet there! I had the whole place to myself, and used the opportunity to top up my water supply from a natural spring. Bliss 🙏🏼✨💧
The roads are getting steeper, the snow is getting The roads are getting steeper, the snow is getting deeper, and the trees are turning brown, as I enter Switzerland. Seeing a closed road (due to avalanche risk as the snow melts) after a long drive became more of a familiar sight, and I had to turn around a couple of times, as Google maps does not know (I later discovered Waze does!). Border control fully searched my van too and asked a lot of questions, of course!
I loved the composition of this photo so much, it I loved the composition of this photo so much, it gets a whole post to itself.
More breathtaking views in Austria where I set up More breathtaking views in Austria where I set up and worked for the day with the mountains as my backdrop, before this stunning drive into Italy to check out this incredible road and a church in a lake. I really wish I could have shared so much more, especially from the drive, but sometimes the camera is simply not an option, and instead we fully immerse ourselves. A photo should capture a moment, not define it.
Early mornings are worthwhile when travelling in a Early mornings are worthwhile when travelling in a van. The sound of the birds, the sunrise, the gentle calm of the wind howling through the valleys. You have these incredible places to yourself, often for hours.
Austria is incredible, and took me completely by s Austria is incredible, and took me completely by surprise. The perfect combination of mountains, hills, lakes, and green. 
There is so much to be grateful for right now:
- My van for allowing me to roam with such freedom
- The reliable 4g for allowing me to work anywhere, anytime
- Social media for allowing me to share these experiences
- Krishnamurti for teaching me the wisdom to enjoy long periods of time in isolation, without dependence, attachment, or feeling lonely
- The beautiful weather this past two weeks
- Google maps & park4night for helping me find spots to park up the night
- Techno
🚐 UK 🚐 Netherlands 🚐 Germany 🚐 Pola 🚐 UK 
🚐 Netherlands 
🚐 Germany 
🚐 Poland 
🚐 Austria

I've been on another adventure! It's been a lot of driving these past two weeks, and in combination with work has been challenging, but nature is an incredible energiser 🌿✨

This was just the start of my trip, and whilst the weather rained out, I was able to catch up with friends I had met in Mexico, Italy, and Portugal. It's incredible to be able to travel almost anywhere and see familiar faces. We truly live in a connected world.

I also got to experience my first time in Berghain, in Berlin - what an experience!

I hold gratitude for so many things right now. More photos on the way!
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