This was my first visit to the Central Otago and Canterbury regions in the autumn and WOW, what a treat for the senses! I couldn’t quite list all of the places we visited in the title of this blog post, but with a week off work and a flexible itinerary, there were plenty of opportunities […]
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HIKING ZION NATIONAL PARK | The trails, wildlife, food and accommodation
With its towering cliffs, bubbling river, abundance of wildlife and colourful foliage, autumn is the perfect time to visit Springdale and explore Zion National Park. The milder temperatures meant hiking was less a struggle (despite the clambering necessary), and we were lucky to be amongst the 2017 Plein Air Art Invitational week that showcases 24 […]
EXPLORE MYKONOS – A Guide For First Time Visitors
12 islands and countless sunsets (and sunrises!) later, I finish this Greece series in Mykonos, a popular Cycladic island known for its 16th-century windmills and world class party scene. Beaches One of the more barren Greek islands, the golden beaches of Mykonos are widely spread around the island’s perimeter, ranging from the quiet and secluded […]