Destination
It’s no secret that McKean Studio loves the colour pink. Any shade, any time, any place – you can never have too much of a good thing. We were in New York over Valentine’s Day this year, a city that really doesn’t do things by halves, and boy does this city do pink! If you’re… Continue reading Listopedia: Pretty in Pink New York
The Lord of The Rings trilogy documented this country in ways that I, even as a local, had never seen before. And since then I’ve become entirely captivated with finding and visiting these entrancing spots. The LOTR trilogy and The Hobbit were filmed all over New Zealand, featuring many shots of the cascading Southern Alps… Continue reading Exploring the real Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings Locations in New Zealand
Hawaii is a holiday destination we’ve really grown to love. A ten-hour night flight from Auckland has you landing in Honolulu ready for a stunning Hawaiian morning. With the time difference being nearly 24 hours behind, it leaves you largely jet lag free and ready to hit the ground running (or in our case, shopping… Continue reading Honolulu’s Healthiest Hot Spots
Taupo is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes – it’s the epitome of what you’d expect to see when you think of New Zealand. Natural hot springs, gourmet restaurants, local friendliness and an abundance of activities make it one of my favourite places for a quick getaway. Located just three-and-a-half hours from Auckland or five hours… Continue reading 48 hours in Great Lake Taupo
So after countless surf trips and endless hours on flights, here it is: this is the stuff I never leave behind when I travel. I have it all laid out like I’m in the TSA line for you guys. (Can I keep my shoes on?) 1. Starting with the most basic, we have the passport.… Continue reading The Surf Holiday Packing Guide
The Maldives. It’s a destination on the bucket list of any seasoned wanderlust traveller. Flying over the atolls that make up the tiny nation in the Indian Ocean is a real treat – expect to see islands ringed with white sand sitting in pools that are every shade of blue. To be honest, The Maldives is… Continue reading The Maldives with Fiona Falkiner
Spending time in the city that never sleeps can be a quick way to blow through your holiday budget. With so much on offer in New York City you’re never short of things to do – you’re almost guaranteed to run out of cash before you run out of activities! To make the most of… Continue reading New York on the Cheap
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and an eclectic mix of historic elegance and contemporary culture. Christchurch’s energy is evident wherever you go. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with innovative new attractions, as well as some old favourites. It is a hub of arts,… Continue reading The Ultimate Christchurch Weekend Guide
If there’s one thing I know about travelling 36 hours with a toddler, it’s two things: If possible, choose a toddler you actually like or are related to It’s achievable We decided we liked our two year-old enough to fly to Europe with him, and so the planning began. We are frequent flyers, we travel… Continue reading Tips for long flights with a toddler