Experiences
My family and I have made annual trips to Waiheke Island for the past three years. We’ve fallen in love with the beautiful beaches, the rolling hills, great food and wine, and the laid back lifestyle. We stay for a week or so just to soak up island life, but you can experience a lot… Continue reading A Family Day Tripper’s Guide to Waiheke Island
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for July
A world-famous bridge, heaps of sprawling green spaces, the thriving arts scene and a fiercely independent, fun-loving streak. San Francisco never fails to win over Expedia’s Kiwi travellers, who usually spend 3-4 days checking out the city by the bay. When it comes to exploring hip and unconventional San Fran, there are plenty of options. Here… Continue reading Five Ways to Finding the Heart of San Francisco
Close your eyes and imagine a quiet and idyllic location, your body is infused with the warmth of the sun as you unwind with a good book. There are no deadlines or chores, time is endless and you have the freedom to just let go and let the day take you where it wishes. The… Continue reading Holidays – Just what the Doctor Ordered
Walking three metres under the surface of the ocean with an aqua helmet on my head is the weirdest experience I’ve ever had. I’m part bobble-head doll on Neptune’s great undersea dashboard and part astronaut walking in slow motion around the moon. I’ve joined a tour with AquaBlue, based at the InterContinental Resort and Spa on… Continue reading Walking Underwater: A Tahitian Helmet Dive
As a music blogger I spend a large portion of my life going to gigs. And when I say “large portion”, I really mean every spare minute. Most people are surprised to hear that when I take a holiday, the last thing on my mind is exploring the local music scene. For me a holiday… Continue reading Live and Local: Music in New York
Are you looking for the perfect escape that’s close to home and affordable? Look no further than Vanuatu. If I had just two words to describe Vanuatu, it would definitely be sweet escape. Formerly New Hebrides, an English and French colony, the Republic of Vanuatu is a nation of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean.… Continue reading Living the Island Life on Vanuatu
One minute I’m among the glitz and glam of the neon flashing Las Vegas strip and the next I’m soaring high above it all, on a helicopter flight out to the mighty Grand Canyon. The silence and awe of the Grand Canyon is only half an hour from Las Vegas but it’s a world away… Continue reading The Grand Canyon from Great Heights
It’s been a few years since the glory days of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Back then Homebush was transformed into a state of the art sporting destination but it still sees plenty of action. I’m lucky enough to live a few minutes away from Sydney Olympic Park and my family and I love visiting. There are… Continue reading The Secrets of Sydney Olympic Park