Beervana – NZ’s Premier Craft Beer Festival

Wellington is the Capital City… and it is also the country’s Capital of Beer. Every winter the Windy City hosts Beervana, New Zealand’s Craft Beer Festival so Mark and I got tickets this August. We… View Post

NZIFF – New Zealand International Film Festival

July has come and gone but Auckland has lots of options to keep residents busy during these Winter months. One of them was the New Zealand International Film Festival. Spending a few weeks in each… View Post

Crystal Castle – Hinterland, Byron Bay

A main attraction in the Byron Shire is the Crystal Castle. Our Airbnb was just down the road from it and visiting this Shambhala Garden was on the top my list of things to do.… View Post

Niue – More Photos

This post is an extension of my Weekend Guide to Niue. These are photos from my Nikon D5100. Limu Pools: Matapa Chasm: Views from our room at Lau’s Getaway: TIP: Be sure you keep your… View Post

A Weekend Guide to Niue

The Rock of the Pacific, Niue is literally a large volcanic rock. It is as small island, yet a large coral atoll, in the middle of a triangle between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.… View Post

Where to Eat and Drink in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a bustling beach town with a boho vibe. There are lots of places to shop and even more options for food. Here are the best places to eat and drink, with some… View Post

Byron Bay Day Trips to Byron Shire Area

Byron Bay has become a popular vacation spot for Australians and visitors alike. Even famous celebrities like the Hemsworth brothers have moved in. Byron Bay has a great, chill vibe, but when it gets a… View Post

The Byron Bay BluesFest – 30th Anniversary

A Celebration of Blues and Roots Music, the Byron Bay BluesFest turned 30 in 2019! Put on over the long Easter Weekend every year, this 5 day camping optional, music festival brings together over 100,000… View Post