5 Opshops in Stratford and Inglewood

5 Opshops in Stratford and Inglewood

Opshops in Stratford and Inglewood After my weekend in Whanganui which you can find out more about here, I spent some time in Stratford. It was another opportunity to check out the opshops in the area. With a bonus stop to the Bank in Eltham. Stratford Opshops Hospice...
7 Secondhand Shops to Visit in Cambridge

7 Secondhand Shops to Visit in Cambridge

7 Secondhand Shops to Visit in Cambridge Cambridge is known for its antique shops and its close proximity to a number of tourist attractions such as Hobbiton and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari This visit however was for the sole purpose of checking out the op shops...
6 Kerikeri Secondhand Shops

6 Kerikeri Secondhand Shops

6 Kerikeri Secondhand Shops The town of Kerikeri is more than a tourist hotspot there are a number of secondhand stores worth your time, 6 in fact. From the usual charity op shops to true secondhand stores. There is something for everyone and make sure to check out...
Gothenburg Second Hand Shops, 3 to visit

Gothenburg Second Hand Shops, 3 to visit

Gothenburg Second hand Shops Explore the best of second hand shopping in Gothenburg with these must-visit op shops! Here are three gems to check out. Of course there are more shops but I was pressed for time.   Björk & Frihet Address: Linnégatan 9, 413 04...
Explore Gothenburg Sweden

Explore Gothenburg Sweden

Explore Gothenburg When visiting a new city, especially one in a different country, it can be challenging to decide where to start and what to look at. That was certainly the case when I arrived in Gothenburg. Known for its canals, quirky architecture, and vibrant...
Discovering Haga, Gothenburg’s Old Town

Discovering Haga, Gothenburg’s Old Town

Discovering Haga Gothenburg was our first stop in Europe as a collector of old things and an lover of old architecture discovering Haga was a place of inspiration. This historic district, one of Gothenburg’s oldest areas, is the perfect blend of charm, history, and...
Te Rapa Op Shop Trail: Your Thrifting Guide

Te Rapa Op Shop Trail: Your Thrifting Guide

Te Rapa Op Shop Trail Te Rapa in Hamilton is full of hidden secondhand treasures just waiting to be discovered. If you are short on time then make sure to hit the Te Rapa Op Shops. I spent a couple of hours exploring and found some absolute gems! Here’s...
Vancouver Art and Architecture

Vancouver Art and Architecture

Vancouver Art & Architecture “Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves,” quoted Julia Morgan Art comes in many forms and if you are short on time check out some of the Vancouver Art and Architecture when you visit the city. Surrey We...
How to Upcycle Drink Coasters, 1 easy method

How to Upcycle Drink Coasters, 1 easy method

How to Upcycle Drink Coasters Another item that I come across lots of in second hand shops is drink coasters, the cork backed ones. Often the coasters dont look to have been used – no staining on the cork and they might still be in a pristine box. So lets...
A trip to Cascade Falls – Rotorua

A trip to Cascade Falls – Rotorua

Cascade Falls/Te Auheke – Rotorua. A hidden gem off the Rotorua-Whakatane Road is Cascade Falls. Located in the Lake Okataina scenic reserve and accessed via Lake Okataina Road, it’s a little-known secret that many Rotorua locals don’t even know...