Fiji : A banquet fit for a princess- NZ Herald- June 9, 2015
Jane Jeffries tries to mind her manners while cooking a meal for her fellow cruise ship passengers in Fiji. I’m sitting cross-legged on the floor – in a style authentic to Pacific dining. And my legs are authentically aching. I haven’t sat like this for years. On the woven mat I wiggle, trying to get […]
Canterbury: Fields of dreams- NZ Herald – June 2, 2015
There’s no shortage of options for keen skiers in the South Island, writes Jane Jeffries. Upon learning there are at least seven skifields in Canterbury, the average snow-starved Aucklander might feel this is quite excessive. However, for punters looking for a great day on the slopes, excess of choice is good….read more
Tonga: In gentle giant’s domain- NZ Herald- April 7, 2015
Whale watching in Tonga goes extreme when Jane Jeffries hops in with the cetaceans. On the high seas in Tonga, we are honking along at 8 knots, sailing to the most distant island in the Vava’u archipelago, Eueiki. We are visiting Tonga in August, to swim with the humpback whales as they migrate from Antarctica […]