Han's Happy Heart
Adventurer, Friend, & Amateur Blogger Hot off the press: My Robben Island Crossing!
Taking on the World, One Experience at a Time
My name is Hannah, I’m a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate from Wits University, South Africa.
I’d describe myself as positive, laughable (at me or with me, it’s your choice), consistent, and adventurous. I’m constantly trying to expand my reality and explore more of this beautiful planet and the fantastic people who inhabit it (that’s you).
I love to travel, swim, cook, eat, hike (not necessarily in that order), and promote shameless self-love.
I’d love for you to join me on my adventures since life’s about the journey and I plan to make mine as exciting as possible.
Re-establishing My Roots
I’ll be honest with you; I have spent very little time in a pool since my Robben Island crossing last April. I simply have not had the inclination to swim or to train for events. In an attempt to drag myself to the water, I briefly looked into joining a squad but...
Robben Island Crossing
I honestly still can’t believe that I’ve swum from Robben Island to Blouberg. This had become such a massive goal of mine and I’m so proud to have completed this adventure. Although the idea had been rolling around in my head for a while, it was only in January...
Sea swimming in Langebaan
Two weeks ago, I had never swum more than 3km in one go. Two weeks ago, I had never swum in the ocean; and I mean an actual cap-and-goggles swim, not a dumped-by-every-wave swim at the beach. In January this year, I got serious about my goal of completing the...
The Real Deal on Thrifting Online + GIVEAWAY
I have four older cousins. I have received MANY hand-me-down clothing items over the years. I still do to be honest; it’s been less than a month since I raided someone’s “to go” pile. The point I’m trying to make is that I’ve grown up wearing pre-loved clothing and...
Things I’m keeping in mind as I set my 2021 goals
You can’t welcome in the new year if you haven’t released yourself from the past year. It’s important to look back at your 2020 goals and what you’ve achieved this year. As you reflect upon previous goals and wishes, try to think “what have I done right?” and “what...
How to: adventure to Knysna and surrounds for R6,421.98 (6 nights, all expenses paid)
November (and South Africa’s COVID restrictions) allowed me and Andi, a good friend, the opportunity to explore some of the beautiful South African coast. Rather than harping on about every magical detail of our trip, it might be better to share our expenses and my...
On the road again
I’ve had my fair share of road tripping over the years. My family owned a maroon 1999 VW Microbus for many years when I was younger, and we travelled all our long trips in it; although 9 times out of 10 it would break down along the way. I also travel a lot for...
Adventures fill your soul…
Lockdown level 3 gave hiking trails what I think is the biggest influx of visitors they’ve seen in the last few years. People had been cooped up in their houses for way too long, and so they took to the trails. Let’s talk hiking. More realistically, let’s talk...
