The Byron Bay Blues Festival AKA Bluesfest It’s my “many-ieth” time to the Blues Festival experiencing the eclectic line up of blues and rhythm artists from around the world. In the past I have seen James Brown, Elle King, The National and many amazing artists. This year is also special but I have time on my…
Read MoreI know from growing up in Hobart that the night scene is excellent. Live bands, old fashioned pubs and clubs are in abundance. Many pubs while looking a bit “uneventful” on the outside will be pumping on the inside. Let your teenage inquisitive self take control and explore. These are a couple to try out……
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Situated 40 mins by ferry from Auckland is the lovely island of Waiheke. The population is about 9000 steady residents that swells to 45,000 in summer. The scalloped wind-protected bays are delightful and on a sunny day shimmer in the light. The ferries with Fullers leave pier 2 in Auckland Wharf every thirty minutes on…
Read MoreIt’s a Friday night in Auckland and we are keen to head out. We start at My Bar, a funky wine and beer bar tucked away, on Durham St South – a lane way off Queen Street. It is the perfect place for TGIF drinks, and you can order Japanese from next door which they…
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I love Canguu. Canguu is a region in Bali, west of the more popular beaches of Kuta, Legion and Seminyak. Canguu is a very laid back area of rice fields, farms, coast line and beaches. It is famous for its surf breaks of Canguu, Batu Balong and Echo Beach (far away in time… sorry couldn’t…
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016 is a BIG WOW! What I love about the Byron Bay Bluesfest is random meetings, the incredible acts and the good vibes…. I’ve been an annual pilgrimmer for fifteen plus years. Yesterday was fantastic. For the first time I decided to camp. While I do love camping and there are some…
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Woodfordia – I feel like I am entering the set for The Hobbit. Actually now I get the Hobbit! It’s everyone’s fantasy. Imagine bringing your “ back of the wardrobe” fantasies to life… great tunes, talking animals, trees that smile, organic food and skipping fairies… then you imagine Woodfordia. A valley, a place, a time,…
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