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Tauranga - big city perks with small town heart

Tauranga - big city perks with small town heart

Tauranga is such an entirely liveable city. Beautiful weather, shops if you feel so inclined (why would you with so...

McLaren Falls

Why you have to visit McLaren Falls

I have this vague memory of going somewhere amazing when I was a kid. I remember loads of rocks and...

Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach Resort - the perfect spot to relax and unwind

There’s just something about the feeling of being exclusive. Usually it comes with a big price tag and me feeling...

Mount Hot Pools

The Mount Hot Saltwater Pools

The Mount Hot Pools feel to me like something that could only possible happen in New Zealand. For starters they...

Katikati

My promise to Katikati to stop being a passer through

I feel like I’ve done you wrong a few times now Katikati. Every time I drive through I love that...

Miranda Hot Pools

Swimming with my husbands ex girlfriends at Miranda Hot Pools

I have a great story to tell about Miranda Hot Pools. We went to Miranda Hot Pools on our way...

Waterlily Gardens

When we went wandering through Waterlily Gardens

I never want to go home. It’s not that I don’t love my home, I do. I just always want...

The Getting Lost Game

How I got lost on Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island was on my maybe list. It looked amazing but there was so much that I wanted to do...

Puhoi Pub

Making peace with Puhoi

Puhoi and I have a chequered past. It started out 25 years ago. It was the mid 90’s and I’d...

Learn How To Love Travelling Alone

Learn How To Love Travelling Alone

This may be surprising given I write a travel blog, but up until last month the furtherest I had ever...

Blair Road

Four places in Singapore you need to add to your list

I spent 5 days in Singapore, and two of these were working so I didn’t have the most time to...

Changi Airport - Jewel Waterfall

What you need to know about shopping in Singapore

Despite being renowned for it’s shopping it wasn’t originally high on my list of must do’s when I visited Singapore....

Gardens by the Bay Singapore

Why Singapores Gardens by the Bay will blow your mind

Against a vision of creating a city in a garden, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore fits this bill perfectly....

Marina Bay

What you need to know about Singapore's top attractions

If you are anything like me you will have read a whole bunch of blogs and guides before you embark...

Waimangu

How I found 8th wonder of the world at Waimangu

Ever since I was a child I’ve been fascinated by the Mount Tarawera Eruption. I used to spend hours wandering...

Polynesian Spa

Luxurious private spas and steaming lakes at the Polynesian Spa

I’m a huge advocate for balancing any trip with a little bit of luxury. I’m all up for a camping...

Skyline Rotorua

5 Things You Need To Do Twice In Rotorua

Some things are just so good that you have to do them twice. Over the past few years we’ve been...

Paradise Valley Rotorua

Rainy day inspiration with the kids in Rotorua

Let’s face it rain and camping are not the ideal mix. The kids had made their way through Pretty Woman...

Leave the kids at home and go to the zoo

Leave the kids at home and go to the zoo

If you have kids you are probably a regular visitor to your local zoo. I bought an annual pass when...

Awhitu Peninsula

Lighthouses & private beaches - why we love Awhitu Peninsula

I blame it on growing up on the Whangaparoa Peninsula but I have a penchant for peninsulas. You’re almost always...

Kelly Tarlton Bus

Why Britomart Is An Amazing Playground For Kids

Up until recently I’ve always seen Britomart as a very grown up place. Now while I’m not advocating that the...

Kiki tells us about talking to horses, riding and living your dreams

Kiki tells us about talking to horses, riding and living your dreams

My name is Kiki. I’m 11 years old and I talk to horses. I’ll talk to any horse I’m alone...

#lovetaupo

Wondering what to do with kids in Taupo? Here's our top 7 tips...

I played the Getting Lost Game with my three daughters to find a location for our holiday in the last...

Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo - quite possibly the best place to swim in New Zealand

I feel like seasoned visitors to Taupo are going to think this is a crazy question but the question on...

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