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Exploring New Plymouth
Exploring New Plymouth I recently went on a trip to New Plymouth, all excited to capture some amazing shots for my next word art project. Unfortunately the weather did not play ball! It was gloomy and drizzling most of the time, which made it really challenging to...
9 things to do in Rotorua
9 things to do in Rotorua If you are visiting Rotorua it can be overwhelming with all the choices available. Here is a list of 9 things to do in Rotorua that are some of my favourites 1. Mountain biking - so many choices and tracks available for all levels of skill....
Coast to Coast NZ, February 2021 An epic adventure
Coast to Coast NZ February 2021 The Coast to Coast NZ is a multi-sport event that starts in Kumara on the West Coast of the South Island and finishes at New Brighton Pier, Christchurch on the East Coast. There are a number of ways to enter from individual to tandem to...
What to do in Whakatane? 5 free things
What to do in Whakatane? After staying in Rotorua recently, I headed to Whakatane to take a look at the Op Shops there, and also made time to explore some of the free things there are to do in the area. The Lady on the Rock First up in the What to do in Whakatane? ...
Exploring Raglan New Zealand, 1st Stop
Raglan New Zealand As an avid traveler its time to set about exploring more of this wonderful country of ours and to find inspiration for my art. The first stop was to Raglan New Zealand. Raglan is a small town on the west coast of the North Island and approximately...
Discover Eureka Springs, the best things to see, State Highway 23,
When you discover Eureka Springs its almost like you are stepping back in time. The business district is full of Victorian style buildings and if you close your eyes you could almost imagine being there in the days of people seeking the cure from the springs. Eureka...
5 things to do in Adelaide, discover the magic
Awhile ago* I was fortunate enough to visit Adelaide for a conference (read about that here). Due to the timing of the conference and the flights from NZ to Adelaide not being daily, I had a few days spare either side of the conference. I was away for about a week and...
Things to do in Busselton WA – Memorable
Last year we headed to the USA so my partner could participate in the Iron Man 70.3 event (read about it here). This year in May we travelled to Busselton, in Western Australia for an event in the same series. Planing beforehand some things to do in Busselton WA. We...
Awhitu Peninsula – Take a Day Trip
Awhitu Regional Park White Beaches, wind swept scenery and picturesque farmland, does that description capture the imagination? These hidden treasures and more are only a car ride away on the The Awhitu Peninsula. One definition given for Awhitu, means longing to...
The Scream by Edvard Munch, MoMA and discovery
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Looking back I don't remember when I was aware of "The Scream" perhaps it was something I saw on Tv? Or why I was drawn to it, perhaps it was the vivid colours. But back in 2013 on a visit to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York I...