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For a long time I assumed Hogmanay was something everyone celebrated over the New Year period. This probably has a lot to do with growing up with a Scottish mother who, despite now living in Australia for almost 40 years, has held onto a number of traditions from her motherland and has endeavoured to pass… Continue reading Hogmanay – New Years Eve in Edinburgh
Venice Beach has an eclectic charm unlike any other part of Los Angeles. Snuggled just south of Santa Monica, which is famous for shopping, copious restaurant choices and stunning waterfront hotels, Venice is a cultural explosion that couldn’t be more different to its posh sister. Santa Monica is still popular with Kiwis visiting LA and… Continue reading Life's a Show at Venice Beach
As a major gateway into New Zealand, Auckland can get skipped over when you’re on the way somewhere else. But you’re missing out. Nicknamed the Big Little City, New Zealand’s largest city has the cosy, community feel of a small town even though it stretches over 1000 square kms. Summer is the most popular time… Continue reading The Insider’s Guide to Auckland
Kiwi travellers love London and there’s no need to wonder why. If you want to rub shoulders with the locals, uncover corners of the bustling capital that normally escape the tourist radar and eat fantastic local produce along the way, then you’ve come to the right place. A tour of London’s food markets is the… Continue reading London Markets
As the mother of 3 young children, I’m the first to say long haul flights are challenging but usually they’re nowhere near as bad as people expect … if you plan. It’s unlikely you’ll be the sole family on the plane. Around one in twenty passengers booking flights with Expedia is a child. That’s roughly 22… Continue reading Surviving long haul flights with kids
Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has recently been recognised as the Wellness Capital of the United States. As a matter of fact, 14 wellness centres are anticipated to operate in schools by 2014. This movement will promote good health and hopefully deepen the desire of locals to live a healthier lifestyle. Los Angeles is… Continue reading Finding Health and Wellness in the City of Angels
As the days get shorter and the year settles into Winter, the hot, hot days of Summer seem a long way away. What do you do if you’re in the Winter woes? Kiwi travellers take advantage of Europe’s sunshine by heading over to Asia in June, July and August (think Thailand, Bali, Fiji and Vanuatu)… Continue reading The Perfect Beach Holiday Playlist
The main island of Singapore is only a little over 42km in length, but it’s home to an incredible mix of nationalities. From Auckland it’s only 11 hours in the air to Singapore and Kiwi travellers are making the most of good deals and lower hotel prices on the island. See Expedia’s Singapore Holidays for… Continue reading Singapore to Savour: iconic dishes and where to find them
This blog is about bouquinistes – the best places in Paris to find a gorgeous, unique souvenir. One that you’ll treasure forever. The word “souvenir” smacks of tacky plastic Eiffel towers and ashtrays, and that’s not what I’m talking about. I like hand painted ceramic bowls, coffee table books and local spices… I hunt for… Continue reading The best little shops in Paris