Before setting off on a multi-day hike, there are several important multi-day hike essentials you need to organise. Hiking is such a good way to stay healthy. Dom and I have just done a 5-day hike of the Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island. We wanted to be prepared for any eventuality, consequently, we […]
New Zealand
6 Tips to Stay Warm During Winter – And Keep your Sanity
The weather has turned very cold and I have had to find ways to stay warm. I arrived back in New Zealand three weeks ago after spending six amazing weeks on holiday. A Much Needed Italian Break I was four weeks in Italy visiting family and friends after three years of absence from my motherland. […]
8 Months in New Zealand- What a Journey!
Here we are, we made it to (almost) 8 months in New Zealand! I cannot believe how time flies by. It seems like yesterday when we landed in Aotearoa on a cold and rainy mid-September day. So much has happened since. We already lived in 2 different homes, Dom’s new business took off and he […]
5 Tips for an Easier Relocation to Civilization
As some of you already know, Dom and I have recently relocated to New Zealand for awhile. We are currently living in Auckland. This is the first time I live in a first world country in almost 8 years! The change has been drastic. We took the decision to move to New Zealand while we […]
Summer is Coming
Finally summer is coming to New Zealand. This beautiful Pohutakawa tree is blossoming just outside our living room window. Its stunning red flowers are filling our eyes with shine and our hearts with joy. This majestic crimson tree is not just a sign of the upcoming summer. It is in fact the iconic Kiwi Christmas […]
Road Trip to Northland
Just had the most wonderful trip in New Zealand. Dom and I spent six days on a road trip from Auckland to Cape Reinga and back stopping some of the most beautiful spots in Northland, North of the North Island. Abbey Caves, Whangarei Abbey Caves Reserve is undeveloped and unguided. Please take care when visiting. […]