These are what I call “get off your butt” holidays. I’ve never been much into flying or driving a long distance just to lie on a beach. Just don’t ask me to haul a heavy backpack.
The most liveable cities in the world
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Where are the most liveable cities in the world for 2011? The results of Mercer’s annual survey may surprise you.
Eating where locals go, at award-winning Ambeli
October 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I had lunch at Wellington’s top neighbourhood eaterie The Ambeli courtesy of Vera, a Greek/Kiwi friend who was most insistent that we had to go THERE, and nowhere else! Now I insist you go there too.
Marlborough food and wine book giveaway
September 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Taste for Travel has a wine and food book showcasing the best of New Zealand’s premier wine region of Marlborough to give away to readers.
Sign up here to sail around the world
August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ahoy there! Ever wanted to step outside your cruisy travel zone and sail around the world? I’m signing up to do exactly that.
Lyttelton foodie market
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, the celebrated foodie markets in the region are back up and running. My favourite is in the scenic port of Lyttelton.
Last tourist in Syria and other news
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s been an unusually busy year for big bad news stories so far, and where there’s natural disaster or violence there’s doubt whether it’s safe for tourists. Here’s an update.
Cooking up an organic storm at Otahuna Lodge
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand’s Otahuna Lodge, affected by the major earthquakes which devastated nearby Christchurch, is re-opening on July 11 and will host cooking classes with executive chef Jimmy McIntyre using organic produce.
Gutsy gourmet delights in the city of Wellington
June 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Gotta hand it to Wellington – it’s morphed into one cool capital city. The City Market on the waterfront is a destination full of robust flavours and boasting fabulous produce.
Planking worldwide still a straight-up trend
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What the plank?! After several weeks the worldwide planking craze is still viral and this blog is getting about 50 clicks a day from people wanting to know the world’s best spots to lie ram-rod horizontal and amuse your friends.
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