I have so much nostalgia for Riverton. Tucked away in Southland along the southern coast of the South Island, Riverton has long been the beloved seaside getaway for Wanaka folks. Riverton is peaceful and quiet, with a beautiful rugged coastline…
I can’t stop talking about conservation and sustainable kiwi brands. Back in September, we had Conservation Week here in New Zealand. This year the focus was on taking action for nature. We’re all familiar with the well-known actions you can…
People always ask me what my favorite place in the world to travel to is, and I always give different answers. I play fast and loose with the term “favorite,” if I’m being honest here. I have a lot of…
Lately, I find myself muttering things like, I remember when this place was only this big. Is this a sign I’m getting old? I’ve been lucky enough to call New Zealand home for nearly a decade, which means I’ve watched…
If you journey beyong the Gothic Revival walls of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, you’ll find Christchurch’s newest and most stylish boutique accommodation – The Observatory Hotel. Sigh. My old travel writer self has certainly missed new hotel…
The day I’ve been dreaming of for so long is here. I’m so excited to share that my first book, Houseplants and Design: A New Zealand Guide is available for preorder now. It’s out everywhere on November 1st, 2022 A…
Someone once told me that by the time women hit their mid-twenties, they were too damaged for relationships. Hearing that filled me with rage, though at the time, I lacked the depth and emotional awareness to express a reply beyond…
When it comes to New Zealand, it’s not particularly hard to go off the grid. In the eyes of the rest of the world (I’m looking at you, Australia), New Zealand IS off the grid. In fact, it’s often left…
When I was young, I was bullied a lot at school. It’s not something I think about a lot. In fact, I have blocked a lot of it from my memories. I’m the kind of person who tends to look…
