How many people would circle once, twice, thrice, just to take pictures of a speed bump? How far have we come, from Thong Lor to Taupo. For us, there’s always Waiheke, a white wedding on a summer day. Olive trees and an endless vineyard. The … Continue readingPride is everywhere
Life has a way of suddenly changing its course, waking us up from our slumber. We think we have all the time in the world, then one day there is very little left. Or none. We’re at the Huka Falls where the Waikato River, 100 … Continue readingHuka Falls
The gallery café is just a few minutes up Mapara Road. Our hosts at Acacia Bay have recommended the eggs benny here. We park and walk, gravel crunching beneath us. It’s an Eden of painted glass and sculpted kitsch. Look closely and you’ll see everything … Continue readingOde to a tattooed barista
We arrive at the lodge, after navigating a narrow lane banked on both sides by mature trees. The space before us opens up: the garden, the meadow, the sea. Our hosts greet us and show us our room. They offer us welcome drinks and suggest … Continue readingBlack Tom