Buenos Aires is often called the Paris of South America because of its grand old buildings and leafy boulevards which give the city a European ambience, but we found it much friendlier and relaxed than Paris with music and tango dancing in the streets.
Tag: Lyn Potter
I Wish
It tells a story about a young Japanese boy Koichi who goes to live at his grandparents' house in Kagoshima with his mother after his parents' divorce.
The Chaperone
I like to travel light but there is one item I always manage to squeeze into my hand luggage when I fly out: a plane book. On our recent trip to South America I took 'The Chaperone."
The Art of Talking With Your Grandchildren
When we are all connected to our various electronic devices for too many hours we don't talk much at all, and when we do it sounds more like tweets than meaningful conversations.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
After watching the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel you might well be tempted to pack up your bags and go to India. But would it be the right destination for you?
Holiday Baking with the Grandkids
"Treats from Little and Friday" a recipe book in which Kim Evans shares all her delicious baking secrets is out just in time for the school holidays.
A Reunion in the Deep South
Invercargill, The Southernmost City in New Zealand might seem like the back of beyond to most Aucklanders but it has a lot to offer as we discovered recently at the biannual gathering of the 69er Massey Veterinary Class.
Learning From My Techsavvy Grandkids
My six year old granddaughter, blonde, blue eyed and full of feminine charms has turned into a ferocious pig hunter. She smiles one of her irresistible smiles and invites me to join her.
Baking Gluten Free Successfully at Home
Neville stirred weird ingredients like xanthum gum, jam setting mix, no egg replacer and tapioca flour into a large mixer. Could this concoction really be transformed into a tasty gluten free focaccia bread as promised?
Homestays in Kerala: A Hospitable and Affordable Holiday in India
If you had told me a few weeks ago that I would be paddling a canoe in the backwaters of Kerala I would I would not have believed it.





