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 […]
New Zealand
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. […]
Mangawhai
I find it difficult to live in the City, so every time I get out of Auckland it is a pleasure for my soul and I also remember how beautiful New Zealand is. Mangawhai is in the Northland, about one and a half hour north of Auckland. It is another beauty of New Zealand. Fantastic! […]
Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula lies on New Zealand’s North Island. The Peninsula is steep and hilly and it is covered in temperate rainforest. It is another amazing beautiful spot of New Zealand and it is where Dom and I spent our four days Easter weekend together with some of our friends from the Big House. Six […]
Hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing
One of the things I really wanted to do while in New Zealand was the trek of the Tongariro National Park along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The trek is listed as one of the world’s best one day walks, it is 19.4km long and takes along the spectacular views of the lava flows of the […]