6 things to do in Napier

We’ve been to Napier three times for weekend breaks, and have enjoyed it every time. It’s a great place to … More

A Sunday in Rotorua

This past weekend, we had a very mini break Rotorua. We flew up on Saturday at lunch time, so really … More

A place of ideas, a place to explore

One of the top things to see in Vancouver is the Museum of Anthropology out at The University of British Columbia. It’s … More

Strolling in Sydney

There is nothing better than being in a city, with time to wander and explore, when one doesn’t have to … More

Good food, good wine and a weekend in Napier

It’s been ages since we last took a weekend trip away, so it was lovely to escape the awful weather … More

Shifting light, changing skies and sudden vistas

I was born in Edinburgh and although I haven’t actually lived there since 1998, still consider it my home town.  … More

Sun, sea and stunning scenery: a weekend mini break in Nelson

Friday saw me heading over to Nelson, in the north of the South Island, for a work trip.  Very convenient, … More

Rain, sun and wind or what we did in Dunedin when the weather couldn’t make up its mind

As the holiday drew to a close, we spent a day in Dunedin, walking about, going to museums and generally … More

Sunny Sunday in New Plymouth

We woke on Sunday to a beautiful blue sky, and the promise of some lovely weather.  After an excellent breakfast … More

A little bit of France in the Pacific: New Caledonia Part 2

On our first day of our trip (Saturday), we took the bus into the centre of Nouméa to do a … More