Early April I went on a trip to London. During this trip my friend and I went to the Harry Potter Studio in Watford. I had hoped it would be good, but it wasn’t…in fact, it was awesome! So magical and amazing to see props and sets up close. Even though there were many people,ContinueContinue reading “You’re a wizard, Harry”
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Lake Tarawera
Beautiful Lake Tarawera! I’ve been fascinated by the Mount Tarawera eruption and the destruction of the Pink and White Terraces since the first time I travelled through New Zealand in 2005. I’m so happy that I finally got to go and see it!
Matukituki River
The gorgeous Matukituki River is a braided river in Mt. Aspiring N.P. on the South Island of New Zealand. One day last January, I did a jet boating tour in the morning and a 4WD tour in the afternoon (during which I took this photo). The area is stunning!! It was also one of my favouriteContinueContinue reading “Matukituki River”
Manaakitanga
Manaakitanga: hospitality, kindness, generosity, support – the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others. This is definitely true of Tamaki Maori Village. I highly recommend a visit when you’re in or near Rotorua!
Tamaki Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village is the best Maori cultural encounter I’ve experienced. The reason I loved it so much is because it felt like we were invited to a family gathering. We went to the village in various buses. We were on the bus called Huia (a native bird now extinct). We learnt how two brothersContinueContinue reading “Tamaki Maori Village”
Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen
Last Summer a friend of mine and I hiked through the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The dune area is a protected nature reserve and also helps supply drinking water for the city of Amsterdam. Last time we attempted to hike there, there was a huge storm and it wouldn’t have been safe to go and hike (apparentlyContinueContinue reading “Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen”
Funky (smelling) town
After our Hobbiton adventure, mom and I made our way to Rotorua. Yes, that stinky town 😛 Apart from the sulphur smells, which are not always that bad unless the wind wafts a certain way, there is actually plenty to do. Personally, I’d recommend investing some time in learning more about Maori culture. You canContinueContinue reading “Funky (smelling) town”
May the forest be with you
These photos are from when I hiked the Bosbesjestocht (blueberries hike) for the third time last year. It’s a beautiful route starting in Groesbeek, near Nijmegen. The route leads across the border into Germany and passes through the beautiful Reichswald. It’s a lovely hike through forest and along small back roads.
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