BeckysPhotoChallenge, Squares, Travel

Hong Kong – #GeometricJanuary

Sorting photos for a photo challenge is a great way to beat overthinking.

Housesitting, Life at No.22, Musings, Travel

9 Years Blogging: From Travel to Life Stories

On January 3rd, 2016, I was sitting in a cozy kitchen while Les was upstairs in the office, both of us having scoffed down a pastry with a robust coffee after taking the dogs for a walk. In the warmth, we enjoyed watching the snowfall outside in a French village.

America, Musings, Travel

A Hidden Bookstore Gem in NYC

I happily read Janis's account of her recent road trip and discovering an extraordinary bookshop. It made me think about the bookshops Les, and I had stumbled across while strolling along city streets, especially one where somebody can find the real heart and soul of a city in iconic places that have defined cool since “cool” became a word.

Musings, Poetry, Road Trips

A Day in the Life: Scenic Walks and Nature Tales

It's spring here in Aotearoa, and the weather is consistent in its unpredictability. We ventured away for a few days to stay with Nessie (a gorgeous corgi) and her human Mum, who live in the Hawkes Bay

Life at No.22, Snapshots of Tauranga

Snapshots of Tauranga #22

We are now presented with a stunning opportunity to take a leisurely stroll along the now extended boardwalk, mirroring the tranquil harbour waters.