Picture Post of the Day – Mt Maunganui Vistas
If you’d like to contribute your travel pics and stories click here
Jane Daniell
Visiting Sydney? Manly Beach is a Must-See
Disembarking at Manly Beach after a 25-minute harbour crossing from Circular Quay in Sydney, we were greeted by a sparkling vista of mirror flat, blue-green sea and yachts of all varieties moored close to shore as we approached the pier.…
Sparkling Sydney! A Flight Delay Was a Great Chance To Fill Our Spare Time in this Beautiful City.
Busy with other plans, we had no intention of sightseeing or being tourists in Sydney. However, thanks to several flight delays, we were given an extra 12 hours to explore this beautiful Australian city at our leisure. Staying in Darling…
Here’s Why Auckland is a Great Getaway
An especially enjoyable Labour Weekend in Auckland inspired me to share my recent experience with you. Auckland offers lots of “getaway” options, and because many locals head either South or North for their long weekend break, Auckland becomes a haven…
Travelling Malaysia: Why Not Think Penang?
To complete a special birthday odyssey in Malaysia, we chose Penang. Why? Penang, a tropical island off the Northwest coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, offers all the ingredients for an indulgent R&R stint—and it was a special birthday, after all.…
Travelling NZ: Mt Maunganui- A Great Summer Holiday Destination Awaits.
Ten tips to help you plan your stay. Mount Maunganui is a charming beachside town in the fifth biggest city in New Zealand. Tauranga. Sitting northeast of the CBD and joined by a harbour bridge, “The Mount,”(as locals call it),…
Travelling Cambodia: Angkor Wat?
Of course, this ancient Hindu-Buddhist temple complex is a “must-see” – it’s a world-famous UNESCO attraction outside Siem Reap in Cambodia. But more than that, it is just plain magnificent, gob-smacking, and humbling. When planning our trip, visiting Angkor Wat…
Worried About Your Carbon Footprint? Here are 5 Easy Ideas to Help
I love travelling and sharing my travel adventures with others. Still, last year we completed a 90 day SE Asia trip with 9 flights included! Since this trip I have mused about the environmental impact our increased travel has had…
Thinking of an Island Holiday? How about Niue
A tiny island of just*1689 people, Niue is a Polynesian island in the South Pacific and is a beautiful place to head to when you feel you need to jump off the treadmill of life “back home” Offering stunning views,…
Travelling SE Asia? Here are Ten Suggested Attractions.
Below is a list of 10 of some of MTR’s most loved attractions in five SE Asian cities. Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Saigon (HCMC), Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 1. The Petronas Twin Towers is worth a look…
