The Lindis – luxury in the wilderness

If you’re looking for the ultimate winter getaway I’ve just had a couple of days enjoying the luxury at The Lindis, a stunning lodge, close to the Lindis Pass in the South Island. The undulating wooden roof, mimicking the surrounding hills of the Ahuriri Valley will have you captivated and it will be a place […]

The best of Arrowtown’s restaurants and bars

Now we’re at Level One and can confidently park Covid (hopefully forever), it’s time to get out and start exploring our beautiful country. I’m in Arrowtown and recently posted about some of the great things I’ve done over the past couple of weeks – ‘Queenstown is waiting for you.’  The response to the post was great […]

Planes grounded, but I can still visit Italy – recipes included

I have been inspired by my darling niece, Hannah, who said to me, ‘The planes may be grounded, but never fear, you can travel to Italy from your very own kitchen.’ I thought I’d take on her challenge. I’m going to cook a little Good Friday, Italian dinner for Tim and I. With this spontaneous […]