We recently enjoyed a great stopover in London to catch up with our close friend Jenny. ...
International Travel
House-sitting in Dubai
Each year, I like to leave New Zealand for a few months to avoid the cold and the rains of the winter. But leaving takes planning, as I have no intention of staying in hotels for months, nor could I afford that!
A special holiday
Well, the suitcases are out and airing. I have started to go through the summer clothes ...
Let us take care of absolutely everything
Ever felt like you need a holiday from your holiday? Yep, it turns out that jam-packed ...
Smoke gets in your eyes
Oh yes, tobacco fans, you can feel free to light up anywhere in China. And before you say 'eeeuw', imagine this. It's a steamy evening in Shanghai on the famous esplanade knows as the Bund.
The world’s top flower destinations
As the iconic Chelsea Flower Show kicks off in London, we thought we’d celebrate some of ...
5 ways to avoid the holiday blues
Ever returned from a holiday, only to find yourself slipping into a chasm of negativity? Just ...
The best of Melbourne
With flights to Melbourne from as little as $110 from Christchurch and Auckland, April is the ...
Too sexy for the Vatican
This 50+ couple couldn't get into the Vatican because their clothes were too sexy. Hey, how good is that, asks BRIAN O'FLAHERTY?
10 years in the making – Antarctic mission on one leg
As I lay in Waikato hospital a decade ago with a freshly amputated leg, I made ...