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I only spent one weekend in Barcelona. It felt like a few heartbeats, but unlike other whirlwind visits to big cities, I immediately felt at home. My two besties were flying in from London for a girls getaway. Three to four days is the average length Expedia travellers stay in town. We had no plans… Continue reading A Barcelona Short Break
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
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
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
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. POD Camps Bay, Cape Town South Africa.
So you’ve done it, the dream holiday is booked. Now you have to figure out what to pack. Whether you’re off to sip champagne in France, pick lavender in Italy or swim in the crystal clear lagoons of Croatia, the baggage allowance for airplanes stays pretty much the same – minimal. After years of travelling, I’ve turned packing into… Continue reading The Art of Packing
The concept of a short break, or a retreat from routine, has been around for centuries. It’s an integral part of many Religious and spiritual traditions. Now the notion of a short break is more of a time out from our busy lives. We all need a break from routine, just to let go of… Continue reading Finding Zen Fast on a Short Break
Life is short. And hard. We have so many demands and pressures put upon us during our work day whether that’s in the office or with the kids, that by the weekend you just need a glass of wine and a foot rub. The weekend comes and we collapse. We laze around, watch crappy TV,… Continue reading yTravelBlog's Tips to taking a Short Break