Exploring the world one dumpling and tropical destination
at a time with a wine in hand.

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The food in Okinawa – no surprises here – is absolutely incredible. You’ll find mostly Japanese fare, but with a few regional touches and flavours unique to the island. The key, as always, is to avoid the tourist restaurants (which I’m sure are fine, just not my vibe) and instead go for something a little more…

My good friend, Emma asked me to join her and some friends in Ohakune for the weekend as they were…
I’ve never been one for second hand/ vintage shops. I’m still not. BUT I do have a newfound appreciation for…
My blogs will probably become a bit sporadic over the next month. I have arrived at home in Feilding, New…
This place has heaps of potential – prime spot and popular food but has to make some substantial changes to…

Such opulence. I suddenly felt underdressed in my casual travel gears. It’s like walking into a princesses high tea. Everything…

I woke up early and finished packing my bags ready for Seiji to collect me with our rental car ready…
What’s the cost of forgetting your flight time and realizing with minimal time before check in closes? Well if you’re…
Would you believe it’s only 2.45pm and I have already had a nap? After a broken sleep – there were…
If you’re ever in Japan you must do this! I had my first head spa last night. Seiji took me…