Saturday ended with some positive news, and as life goes on, so too must blogmas for this year. Today, Sunday, … More
Tag: market
Queen Victoria Market
One place you should visit when in Melbourne is Queen Victoria Market. One half is stalls selling belts, cheap souvenirs, … More
This week’s small pleasures #68
Since I was on holiday in Canberra and Melbourne last week, I have a lot of small pleasures to share, … More
Nourishing the soul
I woke up this Sunday and realised that I had the whole day ahead of me, with no plans. What … More
The other Fiji: Nadi
Like most tourists to Fiji, we are staying in a hotel complex, next to other hotels, and close to a … More
The best place to live
Some of you might well have seen the recent Quality of Life survey as published in the Financial Times (the survey … More
That unmistakable scent and flavour
Autumn in New Zealand means feijoas. While this fruit originated in South America, it has become such an iconic part … More
Granville Island: beer, food and shopping
On our last full day in Vancouver, we headed over to Granville Island, an area where you can find a … More
Sun, sea and stunning scenery: a weekend mini break in Nelson
Friday saw me heading over to Nelson, in the north of the South Island, for a work trip. Very convenient, … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea
If we were having coffee, or even a cup of tea, we would talk about the weather, and how nice … More
