I should’ve known that Queenstown, NZ was going to be anything but ordinary from the time I sat on the Air New Zealand flight leaving Christchurch. My first clue? We were delayed because of a…
New Zealand Inspired Cupcakes
Continuing with the destination cupcake series, this time we are headed to the other side of the world for Destination Kiwi aka New Zealand inspired cupcakes. The inspiration for this destination cupcake series actually came…
Grenada Inspired Cupcakes
Happy 46th Anniversary of Independence Grenada! On February 7th 1974 Grenada became an independent nation. As you can see from our flag, the nutmeg is an integral part of who we are. Grenada is…
6 Easygoing Activities in Christchurch
After a 3.5 hour ferry ride crossing the Cook Strait and an almost 8 hour train journey along the pacific coast, I finally arrived in Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. There are so many…
Mystery At The Thistle Inn
Contrary to popular belief, Sydney is not the capital city of Australia. It’s Canberra. Neither is Auckland the capital city of New Zealand. While Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, the capital city is…
Māori Cultural Experience
Māui and the Fish as told by Warren Pohatu in Traditional Maori Legends Ngā Tai Kōrero “Māui is one of the most famous characters in Maori folklore. This legend tells how Māui caught a…
A Journey to Middle Earth
Everyone I told I was on my way to New Zealand asked the same question: “New Zealand? That’s so far away. Why New Zealand?” My answer? “To look for Hobbits, of course!” Yes, I will admit…
A New Adventure For This Island Girl
“So where are you going to go?” they all ask. “I don’t know yet,” I say. This isn’t your typical travel story. It’s the story of a woman, who, for as long as she…
#ThisIs30: Athens Edition
It’s been almost six months since I raced against the end-of-year clock to write and publish the last three posts of my Eurotrip adventure. Well, 2/3 isn’t bad, right? If you missed them, here they…
Once Upon a Time in Warsaw
When it came my turn to select the cities for our Eurotrip, Warsaw was at the top of my list. My grandfather was from Poland, but he died before my third birthday — much too…