“Sportsman’s Paradise” the signs say as you enter the Hakamarea Valley, on the southern end of the Canterbury Plains, on New Zealand’s South Island east coast. Rolling hills, sheep a plenty, crystal clear rivers. Snow on the alps in the distance. A narrow road winds further and further up the …
Come Pod with me
The Japanese art of short stays is informed by their culture’s genius for small spaces, impeccably curated. Pod’s are overnight accommodation, perfected in the business world of Tokyo and other big Japanese cities. The archetypical business man works til 8pm, goes to dinner and enjoys more sake …
Start your GoCards now…
QPAC tickets and a GoCard (the prepaid swipe card for Brisbane trains, buses and ferries) - all you need for a cruisey staycation weekend in inner city Brisvegas. With back to back high rises, and a tropical smell and feel, inner city Brisbane has a bit of Hong Kong and Singapore feel, these …
The Debrief from Jumpers and Jazz 2023
The bunting is down, the trees have undressed, and that was Jumpers and Jazz for another year. The mood this July was wonderful, the events were better than ever, the woollen-ness reached new heights of splendor. Some of our favourite moments are shown here. Stephanie’s spent quite a bit of …
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Where the shopping is easy – Brisbane
Out and about in Newfarm, Brisbane After two days at The Calile in Brisbane, one feels the need to upgrade one’s entire life. My car should be more sleek, my home interiors should be more chic, my diet should be more organic, my body should be more muscular, my dog should be …
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The Birds’n’the Breeze – Auckland
A grey 48 hours in Auckland Grey skies, driving rain, excellent coffee, lots of dogs. That’s little Saint Heliers Beach, a tiny cove on the east coast of New Zealand. Pack some thermals, and a very good rain coat. Umbrellas don’t work with the coastal breezes…umm, try gales. Visitors are …