My friend’s wedding (the reason for visiting Kefalonia) was in Svoronata, so I booked a hotel close by for ease. And what a good choice I made! Astra Village has all the comforts you need. It was clean, staff was friendly, the food was good…all in all a well maintained and convenient place to stay. And whileContinueContinue reading “Snapshots of Svoronata”
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Kefalonia Island Tour
During my recent trip to Kefalonia to attend my dear friend’s wedding, I of course wanted to see something of the island as well! I booked an island tour, which ended up being a wonderful day with a knowledgeable guide and plenty of things to see! Here are some pictures of that day in theContinueContinue reading “Kefalonia Island Tour”
Day tripping
On Thursday June 7th I went on a day cruise on a small yacht. The sun was out early and soon it was boiling hot (around 37C). The sky was clear and the water calm, a perfect day for a trip out on the water! We left from Argostoli and first went to Lixouri toContinueContinue reading “Day tripping”
You’re a wizard, Harry
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”
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”
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”
Hobbiton: an unexpected journey
On our way from the Coromandel to our next destination of Rotorua, I knew that we would sort of pass the Matamata area. I’d thought about visiting Hobbiton before, but never actually made my way down there. As we were driving south, I saw a road sign directed towards Hobbiton. I had no idea thatContinueContinue reading “Hobbiton: an unexpected journey”
Cathedral Cove
One of the things on my wish list for this latest trip to New Zealand was Cathedral Cove. I’d seen so many photos online and was really excited to see it for myself. Luckily, mom was up for it, so off we went! It was about a 45-minute walk from Hahei Beach to Cathedral Cove.ContinueContinue reading “Cathedral Cove”
Alive and Trekking 