If you’re looking to start off the Roaring (20)20’s in style, what better destination than Napier, New Zealand’s art-deco city?! The stunning architecture meant I wanted to break into a charleston on every street. It’s the perfect pit-stop when exploring the gorgeous region of Hawkes Bay – and don’t miss my handy map!
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In our first holiday after a long lockdown, we wanted somewhere that felt like an escape but wasn’t actually too far away. Enter, the Āwhitu Peninsula. Tucked at the bottom left of the Auckland region, it has golden and black sand beaches, and plenty to do for a relaxed weekend away!
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Just west of Auckland is a stretch of wild black sand beaches. Back in the before times, Joe and I went on a luxury mini staycation at the epic Waitakere Resort. We explored nearby Piha and Karekare, ate amazing food, and surfed – the perfect little break!
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Christchurch has been through so much. The devastating effects of the huge earthquakes that ripped up the town, and more recently the trauma caused by a white terrorist in the city’s mosques. But the city has an energy, and a sense of purpose found. Spending two weeks there for work, plus some regular visits to see my awesome friends, have allowed me to experience the city’s energy through its street art, and delicious food!
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