travel
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Editor’s Pick: What’s new and cool in Takapuna
Read more: Editor’s Pick: What’s new and cool in TakapunaIn this latest Editor’s Pick column, I check out what’s new and cool in Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore, including hot new cafe Street Organics, local produce retailer Gourmet Heaven, Royal Enfield motorcycles at Experience Motorcycles, Japanese-style spa treatments at Ikoi Spa, and famous New Zealand fashion at Federation Clothing. Street Organics I checked out…
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I’m loving: iD Dunedin 2017 – see all my highlights here!
Read more: I’m loving: iD Dunedin 2017 – see all my highlights here!I’ve long known that there’s something special about iD Dunedin. For the years that I’ve travelled here, the love shown by the South Island town for its annual fashion week culminating in an international awards show, is hugely apparent. I’ve said the town ‘punches above its weight’ putting on these world-class shows and I really…
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Highlights of Japan in Winter in March 2017
Read more: Highlights of Japan in Winter in March 2017Here are highlights of Japan in Winter in March 2017. I’ll include place names and times and some prices in NZ dollars in case that’s helpful for anybody planning their own trip. I highly recommend you go! Last time I went to Japan two years ago I bought a JR Rail Pass but this time…
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New Zealanders love to travel! Here’s how to holiday safely
Read more: New Zealanders love to travel! Here’s how to holiday safelyNew Zealanders love to travel, but holidaying overseas can be a risky business. Worldcare Travel Insurance customers are able to explore the world, in the knowledge that they’ve got travel insurance cover and are protected by the world’s leading assistance network, Allianz Global Assistance. With AGA’s 400,000 global service providers and medical assistance specialists at…
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Packing for Japan in March: what to take in Winter
Read more: Packing for Japan in March: what to take in WinterTravelling in Winter can be slightly more tricky than in Spring and Summer, in terms of the extra items you need in the colder months that tend to bulk out your luggage and suddenly you’re over weight at the airport. Here are my tips for packing for Japan in March, which is the end of their…
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In Queenstown at The Sherwood to discover Trilogy
Read more: In Queenstown at The Sherwood to discover TrilogyIn terms of life experiences that I have gained from having a website, this is definitely right up there in the top few; I have spent the past three days in Queenstown at The Sherwood to discover Trilogy skincare’s latest product releases, with beauty media from Australia and New York. I feel very honoured to…
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My Top Picks in Takapuna!
Read more: My Top Picks in Takapuna!When was the last time you went to Takapuna? I guarantee it will have changed out of sight since you last went. The North Shore beachfront precinct of Takapuna has undergone a massive revitalisation in the past couple of years and Takapuna Beach invited me to go check out the new look of the shops,…
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I’m loving: my Paklite
Read more: I’m loving: my PakliteI am one of the few and far between people who actually likes, nay, enjoys, the packing part of travel. I lay everything out in piles, do outfit scenarios for every possible activity and make sure each garment has a maximum combination and permutations of outfits it will go with. When you’re making the most…
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I learn to snowboard at Whakapapa at Mt Ruapehu
Read more: I learn to snowboard at Whakapapa at Mt RuapehuArmed with my Snow Virgin Discover Package, I set off to learn to snowboard at Mt Ruapehu as a beginner boarder with nothing to lose but my pride, dignity and dry clothing. But by the end of the lesson, to my surprise, I can stay upright… Armed with my Snow Virgin Discover Package, I set…
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Road Trip to Rotorua: JetPark, Polynesian Spa & Rainbow Springs
Read more: Road Trip to Rotorua: JetPark, Polynesian Spa & Rainbow SpringsRotorua is a family favourite of ours to travel to with two small children as it’s a world away in experience but not too far away to drive to in reality. The children were ALMOST as excited as I was, to plan our weekend Road Trip to Rotorua: to stay at JetPark, and visit Polynesian…