What we didn’t expect in Hobbiton, NZ
Amongst the green, rolling hills of Waikato, New Zealand, is the incredible Hobbiton movie set for Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of The Hobbit and…
Travel Romance
And one more thing… some UK extras
The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to…
Town and country – our last UK days
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never…
Wine & dine
Sweet or savoury: how to eat real Belgian waffles
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then…
Where the beer gods smile down – Good George Brewery, New Zealand
In the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand – not far from the mighty Waikato River – is a church. It has stained glass windows,…
New Zealand to a tea – Zealong Tea Estate, Waikato
Is there anything better than a good cuppa? From the humble cup of rosie to the elegant authority of a pot of perfectly steeped…
Life & style
And one more thing… some UK extras
The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to…
Town and country – our last UK days
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never…
Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk
With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return…
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