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So at the beginning of April we rode the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch – 150kms through awe inspiring country. Before I share my story, here’s a little history on the trail. History of the Central Otago Rail Trail Goldrush Way back in 1861, gold was discovered in Central Otago. The area…
Sculptureum – an Auckland day trip that will impress you on an ‘international scale’. That’s a statement you could easily make about scenery in NZ, but perhaps not so before about a sculpture park. Set in the beautiful countryside of Matakana, the sculpture park Sculptureum is about an hours drive north from Auckland city. Matakana…
The Hauraki Rail Trail is a perfect day trip from Auckland, and a great family day out. If you’re looking for a day trip from Auckland that includes a little exercise, stunning views, a touch of history, and a whole lot of fun, then you should check out this Hauraki Rail Trail ride guide. Most…
If you want to experience the beauty of a hike, but don’t / can’t put the effort in, then the Whatcom Falls Park is the destination for you. No boots required! Whatcom Falls Park – the easy hike If you haven’t got a lot of time, or for whatever reason don’t have the ability/fitness to…
If you’ve been checking out my blog, you’ll know that I’m passionate about travel, people, sights and experiences – and the importance of recording all of those memories. I create the pages for my albums using various forms of digital scrapbooking – as I usually have a ton of photos I want to include, I…
Experience the best of Whidbey Island & Deception Pass with this great day trip guide. Discover all the best things to do in and around Deception Pass. Which naturally includes Whidbey Island. At the tip of Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands, you’ll find the Deception Pass State Park, joined by the Deception Pass Bridge. The bridge…
Short on time, but want to experience all the beauty of Mt Rainier National Park? Choose the Naches Peak Loop trail for ‘the most bang for your buck!’ Truth be told, I don’t think I’d even heard of Mt Rainier before I arrived in Seattle. And certainly not the Naches Peak Loop trail. But…
Preserve your story for generations. Recording our travels in albums is really important to me for so many reasons and in so many ways. Some people don’t realise how important it is to save those memories, until it’s too late. So I urge you to find a way that works for you, to record and…
How to spend an amazing week in Whistler in winter. You might ask why a non-skier and someone who hates the cold leaves NZ in the midst of summer, for a holiday in negative temperatures?! It was the selfless act of a mother – with 3 ‘boys’ who love to ski, it seemed like ‘almost’…
After an invigorating 5 days in Whistler, we’re back in Vancouver, for just 2 nights. I had lots of things on my ‘wish list’ but although it is rare, it’s snowing again. It’s actually an uncomfortable mix of snow and rain, which turns the streets into a slushy icy mess. The weather thwarts our great…