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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…
Paradise. I can’t explain it better. I love this place! I arrived at 11pm last night. My hotel room is…
It ain’t sweet at all! I hate goodbyes. This is well known. I avoid them at all costs. Usually at…
The countdown is on. In four more sleeps I will be leaving New Zealand and embarking on my adventure to…

Another item on my list was to see some thermal activity. Dad suggested Orakei Korako. Evidently I’ve been before however…

I had my doubts after reading reviews about Hobbiton. I need not have – it was incredible. From the enthusiastic,…

I have accomplished to eat at both the restaurants I set out to – The Bantry & The Plateau. Both…
I love oysters. So imagine my happiness at arriving in New Zealand for Bluff Oyster Season! At $25 a dozen…
We are heading to Taupo on Monday for 3 nights! Whooooop! Kim, Dad, Mum and I will head up north…
My little brother, Daniel recently bought a suit from Hallensteines Brothers in New Zealand and luckily he won a trip…