Granville Markets & Shopping

Sunday 14th January Today I fell in love with Vancouver that little bit more. When I walked outside, there was sunshine! I couldn’t believe it. This whole time I’ve been here the sky has been grey and gloomy with low cloud hanging around and a continuous drizzle. On Sunday I had signed up for one…

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Gastown & Capilano Suspension Bridge

Saturday 13th January 2018 I’ve been really good at getting out of bed this week to head downstairs for Breakfast. Usually when you stay at hostels they give you free breakfast and the one I’m staying at provides bagels, little muffins, toast and juice. To save myself a bit of money, I’m trying to get…

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First Day In Vancouver

I’ve arrived! The flight wasn’t as long as I thought it was going to be, 12 hours and 7 minutes to be exact. After a very very tearful goodbye at Wellington airport yesterday, I was on my way to Auckland Airport to catch my international flight to YVR (Vancouver) I thought I would have enough…

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I’m Moving To Canada!!

That’s right, you read correctly, I’m off to the land of Maple Syrup, Snow and Ice-Hockey! Unfortunately out of those three things, I only like one of them…. I don’t do well in the cold and I’ve never played any type of sport on ice before, let alone sat down and watched it on TV….

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The Langham – Auckland

Stayed: July 2017 (2 nights) Room: Deluxe Room Overall Rating: 9/10 Price Range: $$$$ from NZD$199 – $1534 a night My lovely boyfriend and I spent two wonderful nights at The Langham Hotel, Auckland in July this year. (Very very late review I know) I’ll start this post off by saying it was definitely one of the…

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Life Update, WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

Short answer to that heading, I’ve been nowhere! With my major absence on the blogging front and lack of activity on here you’d think I was off on some big amazing trip meeting so many new people that I didn’t have any time to log on and tell you all about it! I’ve actually been…

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Amora Hotel – Auckland

Stayed: June 2017 (2 nights) Room: Deluxe Room Overall Rating: 7/10 Price Range: $$$ NZD$169 a night I stayed at the lovely Amora Hotel while I was up in Auckland for work. Usually I don’t do reviews for accommodation in New Zealand but I thought there may be some readers on here that will benefit from…

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Castaway Resort – Rarotonga

Stayed: February 2017, 5 Nights Room: 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite Overall Rating: 8/10 Although it’s not right on Muri Beach where all the more popular resorts are located, Castaway is a hidden little gem located on the western side of Rarotonga. This resort is known for it’s helpful staff and friendly owners. Whatever you want to do…

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Rarotonga Day 2

We made it in time for breakfast this morning! It was the usual fruit, cereal and toast ( 2 pieces of Vegemite toast for me please) before the three of us went to the reception to inquire about activities in Rarotonga. We liked the look of this Village tour and Water Dancing Dinner so booked…

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Rarotonga Day 1

We arrived in Rarotonga last night on a very late flight from Auckland. We left around 7:45pm and after a 4 and a half hour flight, eventually landed in Rarotonga around 12.30am. We where a bit late as the pilot announced there was a lot of rain so we had to circle above the airport…

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Bay Of Plenty – New Zealand

If you’re holidaying in New Zealand, head to The Bay of Plenty! I’ve just had the pleasure of spending the last two weeks in beautiful, sunny Tauranga with my boyfriend and his family who luckily live up there. The Bay of Plenty is on the Northern Coast of NZ’s North Island. It’s only a 2…

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New Year, New Plans

Finally, I have something to look forward to! I’ve booked flights to go to Rarotonga in February 🙂 As a Christmas Present, I got tickets for my Boyfriend and myself to spend 5 days on this beautiful island. I decided on Rarotonga because Jetstar was doing a really good deal on flights. So good in…

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