Day Out: Auckland Farmers Market & Beaches
My lovely Airbnb lady asked me if I fancied a Sunday day out, a treat that she included in the package for those staying long-term … Read more
Pictures: Around Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
For parts of this round the world adventure, I’ve taken lots of pictures. Sometimes I like to narrate what’s going on and sometimes I just … Read more
Hotels: Ibis Budget, Auckland
Sometimes the places I stay aren’t that glamorous. That’s because I had a strict budget for this trip and in certain places that buys a … Read more
Airbnb: Herne Bay, Auckland
After staying at the Retreat Centre and the shiny Ibis Budget (!), I hotfooted it across town to my next location, an Airbnb in Herne … Read more
An Auckland Morning
After recuperating from a mad long flight at the St Francis Retreat Centre, I had one night to kill in an Ibis Budget (exciting!) in … Read more
Quilting: Patchwork Passion, Auckland
Near where I was staying at the Retreat Centre in Hillsborough, Auckland, was Onehunga Mall. Since I started the MA, I found myself unable to … Read more
Auckland: St Francis Retreat Centre
When I timed my trip to New Zealand, naturally I didn’t look up to see what big events were on (or not!). So I arrived … Read more
Arrivals: Auckland Airport (AKL)
Most airports: bleurgh, whatever, get me out of here. Auckland: making a real effort on the welcoming people front! Before you get to baggage claim, … Read more
Flights: LA801 – SCL to AKL, Santiago to Auckland
You may recall my previous flights with Latam, from Johannesburg to São Paulo, onwards to Buenos Aires and thence to Santiago. I’d come to expect … Read more
Running Tracks: Herne Bay, Auckland, May 2017
Join me for a new series of GoPro-filmed runs around the world. It’s a bit shaky but you get a real sense of the Westhaven … Read more