A friend recently put the call out to the world of Facebook, asking for top tips for a last minute jaunt around Italy. It got me reminiscing, and given I put the list together for her, I thought we might as well share our 15 day itinerary for Italy here. This is roughly the plan […]
Coromandel New Zealand – Our favourite local place to holiday
Coromandel Peninsula is approximately 2 and a half hours plus, south, then weirdly north-ish of Auckland, depending where on the Coromandel you stay. Since kids, both Mike and myself have been holidaying here with our families, as it’s one of the quintessential summer holiday spots in NZ. Every year we still do at least one […]
Hanging out in Hanmer Springs
This was our second visit to Hanmer Springs, the picturesque alpine town two hours north of Christchurch, New Zealand. Both trips have been in winter, and what I believe is the perfect season to visit. However, visitors do come in both winter for the winter sports and in Summer for mountain biking, tramping and getting […]
Where to eat and drink in Siargao
The Philippines isn’t well known for its cuisine offerings, but after visiting Coron and Boracay on a previous trip to this beautiful island nation, we were pleasantly surprised by some of the great food we were able to eat. The good places in Siargao were a bit harder to find, and the old adage of […]
What to do in Siargao – The chill paradise that few know about
Siargao ia stunning island in the Philippines covered with coconut trees, with a pretty good-looking surf break. We’ve got so much good stuff to say about this place. Here’s about Siargao and what to do while you’re there.
How to spend 48 hours in Kaikoura
Kaikoura, a (smallish) iconic coastal town on the South Island of New Zealand has this crazy beautiful thing, where the mountains meet the sea. Once mainly famous for its abundant sealife, it sadly hit the headlines a few years back when it was rocked by 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Now in the process of rebuilding, it’s […]
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Our guide to where to eat and drink in Lower Manhattan
Because NYC has so many food options and we ate at so many good places, we’ve had to divide this into a couple of posts. Here’s the places around the East Village, Soho and Tribeca that we found, ate at and thought were good enough to recommend to you. Momofuku Noodle Bar Ever since we’d […]
Where to eat and drink on Gili T
There’s so many bars and restaurants on Gili T, you’re not going to go hungry.Gil
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How to spend three days in Boracay
There’s two trains of thought on Boracay. To the adventure traveler who seeks out the unknown and the less-touristed life – you might not love Boracay, but for the ’embrace the situation’ travelers like us, you’ll want to come back. Here’s the bit about getting there and choosing where to stay. Plus, a little why we love this place, just to get you in the mood.
A roadtrip to Cape Reinga – Way up north
If you’re done with The Bay is Islands and want a new adventure, just head north up State Highway 1 and you can’t get too lost. Just a mere 2 and a half hours from Kerikeri, you’ll finally make it to the Cape Reinga lighthouse that marks the end of the New Zealand and the […]