Onsen is the Japanese name for hot spring. It's one of the must-do things in Queenstown specially because of the panoramic views of the Shotover River from the onsen pools. The view overlooking the river is astounding! Onsen Hot Pools offer original and outdoor onsens. They also have spa treatments. Each tub can accommodate up… Continue reading Onsen in Queenstown
We initially planned for a South Island tour last December 2020 but decided to only do Lake Tekapo and Queenstown. We removed quite a number of activities since we wanted to just relax on our vacation. I found a great deal with Air Milford for a scenic flight in Queenstown, and despite changing the itinerary… Continue reading Queenstown Scenic Flight
We went on a 10-day vacation last December. Not including the time when we went home for our wedding, this was the first time I flew out of Auckland. I was really excited then. We were supposed to do a South Island tour but decided to just visit Lake Tekapo and Queenstown. We can always… Continue reading Travel Guide to Lake Tekapo
It was the long weekend so we booked a shuttle for our last minute trip to Piha Beach and Kitekite Falls in the west coast of Auckland. There is no intercity bus available in the area. Piha is roughly 45 minutes away from Auckland CBD. We booked the shuttle only the day before, it is… Continue reading Travel Guide to Piha
We're not really familiar with Giapo Ice Cream as we're fairly new in New Zealand. But it's ice cream, so my husband just agreed when I asked him if we could sign up and attend the Giapo Kitchen Experience. Everybody loves ice cream, including us. Giapo at 12 Gore Street When we went there last… Continue reading Giapo Kitchen Experience
We got our framed photos, yay! When we went to this apartment the first time, we found out that the previous tenant left some hooks on the walls. When you're renting, you're not really allowed to drill into the walls nor to use any hanging solutions. The previous tenants used some damage-free hanging solutions which… Continue reading Framed Memories
It's been pretty busy lately, we moved to our new apartment last weekend. It's more spacious, also a bit more expensive. But I like this one better as it's also on the quieter part of the apartment building. We did a few apartment viewings but chose to remain in the same apartment complex as we… Continue reading Apartment Move
I don't really like the quiet moments. It makes me want to fill the void. But you like them; and I'm learning to love them. Those moments that I thought to be ordinary but prove vital. In the many times that we are together during this pandemic, I would ask you the same thing over,… Continue reading III.
I've been wanting to visit Waiheke Island for the longest time as it's only a 40-minute ferry trip away from Auckland. Never got the chance to until last Sunday. We were supposed to visit Queenstown with my friends on my birthday but our travel plans were cancelled because of the pandemic. The restrictions in New… Continue reading Travel Guide to Waiheke Island
"On days when I don't like myself that much, you still stay. Because some days are more difficult than the others. May you always choose to stay with me on those days.. on all days." - SDD
