About Us
We’re Jack and Michaela, two people who’ve decided to take a step back from routine, home comforts, and certainty for a chance to explore the world and take an adventure somewhere else other than our local. We’ve left our job, sold most of our things and sent the rest of our belongings off to New Zealand in time for our arrival for us to stay for the next 2 years.
We’ve no real plan or route we’re following. We just know that New Zealand will be our last stop for a while.
GoodThingsDaily started through us both trying so many new ideas whilst trying to discover a way to earn money online to fund our travels.
How It Started?
Before travelling, life felt busy, loud, and repetitive. The same routines, the same weeks on repeat, and a constant feeling that life was happening on pause while we waited for “later”.
So we made a decision that felt equal parts exciting and terrifying.
We left behind jobs, familiarity and friends and family behind to chase our dreams of exploring new parts of the world, meeting new people and trying some of the most delicious foods.
Who We Are?
Michaela
Originally from New Zealand, Michaela has spent the last decade travelling, living, and working around the world, including seven years in the UK. Her time is mostly spent in the US and then most of her time as a head chief on a Europe travel coach tour. She’s naturally curious, deeply reflective, and always searching for meaning in everyday moments. Michaela brings warmth, perspective, and honesty to the stories we share, often reminding us to listen to the lessons that life teaches us.
Jack
I grew up in the UK and spent much of my life dreaming about travel, adventure, and seeing more of the world. I felt like I was stuck in a boring world of working with no time or energy to do the things I loved. Often travelling hours to mountain bike in the mountains of Scotland or Wales, I thought instead of moving closer to Wales I’d pick my life up and move to the other side of the world to ride my bike in New Zealand. I’m up for anything outdoors, adventurous and adrenaline fuelled.
Why GoodThingsDaily Exists
GoodThingsDaily is a space to focus on the good. Not in a forced or unrealistic way, but in a grounded, honest one. In life its very easy to focus on the negatives so we are here to try and focus on the positives in life and share fun experiences and stories.
Sometimes the “good things” are big adventures.
Sometimes they’re quiet mornings, shared meals, positive outlooks on the small things, or simply getting through a tough day. We also hope to teach readers our honest way of dealing with stress, anxiety and ADHD.
What You’ll Find Here
On GoodThingsDaily, we share:
- Travel stories from the road
- Food, coffee, and local finds
- Photography and creative exploration
- Reflections on mindset, routines, and mental health
- Simple “good things”, quotes, recommendations, and products we genuinely love
Everything we share comes from lived experience, not a highlight reel.
Our Values
We believe in:
- Living with curiosity
- Being kind to others and ourselves
- Growing through discomfort
- Slowing down when life feels too fast
- Choosing authenticity over perfection
