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About Alex McWilliam Brice

Alex is the owner of Ocean Backpackers, a mum to teenage boys and runs a second business making marmalade, which leaves her very little spare time, but it does mean the hostel is always stocked up with lots of lovely marmalade! In the little spare time she has she loves to walk the southwest coast path which is on the doorstep.
yogo pose on ilfracombe beach during Wellness retreats at ocean backpackers

Let’s talk about wellness retreats. You know the ones—set in picture-perfect locations, priced like a small car, and offering a week of detox juices, organic cotton tote bags, and absolutely no wine. There’s nothing bad about taking time for yourself. But somewhere along the way, wellbeing became a luxury brand, whereas the truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune just to feel good.

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Wellbeing Without the Woo-Woo : Why You Don’t Need a Pricey Retreat to Feel Good