The road to Glenorchy is one of the most picturesque you’ll ever find yourself on. It winds around the eastern side of Lake Wakitipu, offering staggeringly beautiful vistas at every turn. I mean, LOOK AT …
9 tips for a Queenstown snow holiday if you’re a newbie
Of COURSE it “puked” down (as the young kids say about a snowfall) the moment we bid farewell to our Queenstown snow holiday. We knew that we had taken our chances on booking a ski …
Where to eat and drink in Queenstown, New Zealand
It’s no secret around these parts that I love to eat good food. I love to cook good food at home and when it comes to going out while travelling, I’ll do my research in …
Journal June 2019
Forgive me, dear Stylers, it’s four days since the mighty month of June ended and I got so caught up in my holiday (a highly recommended thing) that I forgot to put fingers to the …
Why I’ve felt ashamed to write an update about my health story
Editor’s note: This post is not meant as medical advice – please see your health care professional/s and work together on a plan that works for you. If you’re new to the blog then you can read …
Journal May 2019
Dear Stylers Winter IS here, which means it’s my birthday month and that brings me great joy. I fear not the arrival of another year on this planet. Quite the contrary. I celebrate it with …
The HER and HIS review: Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design
{Editor’s disclaimer: for the past 6 months I’ve had on loan the Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design from Volvo Cars Mt Gravatt. In return for that loan I was asked to share my thoughts about the …
Journal April 2019
Dear Stylers May is here, winter IS coming. There is something quite satisfying in sharing all the ins and outs of happenings for the past month. Read on for a little taste of April 2019. …
Journal March 2019
Dear Stylers It’s somehow the end of March and I thought it was time for an overdue check-in and a catch up. Every day on Instagram or Facebook I (over) share bits and pieces happening …
If you love a vino, a Champers or a cocktail like me, you’ll love Recoverthol
Sponsored by Recoverthol Ok, so it’s no state secret around these parts that I love a vino, a Champers and the odd espresso martini. My favourite lunches are the long kind that involve good food, …
9 tips for a snow holiday in traditional Nozawa Onsen, Japan
I honestly don’t know where to start with this post. We were smitten by Tokyo, found our ski legs in Hakuba … but Nozawa Onsen, you really did get under our skin. And I can …
9 tips for a skiing or snowboarding trip to Hakuba, Japan
The year was 1991. My girlfriend was marketing manager for an AM radio station on the Sunshine Coast (4SS for those who were playing along at the time). Let’s call my girlfriend Trish (because that’s …