A few weeks ago a friend recommended a cafe, which apparently serves the best coffee in Auckland. It’s called Good One. Good name, one may think, but in reality, the conversation goes something like this. “Oh hey you, do you want to go and grab a cup of coffee?” “Sure. Where do you have in mind?” “How about Good One?” “Yeah, I also want a … Continue reading The Good One
I definitely enjoy being out and about on the weekends. This long, Queen’s birthday weekend was not an exception. Nothing too extravagant, just a nice long stroll around Auckland city, lunch at a rural cafe and exploration of a beach not too far away from the city. If you want to follow my foot steps, here are some directions. *Auckland Museum – Auckland Domain, Newmarket. … Continue reading God save the Queen a.k.a thank you for the long weekend
Smells like freshly cut grass the ocean fish and chips woodfired pizzas on the beach Feels like burning sun softness of alpaca fur chill of the war tunnels Waiheke alpaca 26 Donald Bruce Road Waiheke Island New Zealand War Tunnels Continue reading Fluffy paradise on Waiheke Island
All I knew about Sapporo before going there was that it gets pretty cold up there, they make good beer and it is kinda in the middle of nowhere. Oh and of course they get a lot of snow. After a short, but rather eventful trip there, I know just a little bit more, but somehow I totally fell in love with the region and … Continue reading Sapporo – searching for a winter wonderland
* Harbourview Sculpture trail in Te Atatu, Auckland. Open until 30th of March. Tickets cost 10 nzd per adult and slightly cheaper for seniors and students. * If you are coming from the CBD, take Te Atatu Rd exit, turn right at the lights and keep going straight until the roundabout. Sculpture trail begins on the right, opposite the roadabout. Continue reading Photo Evidence : Sculpture Trail
Ten or so years ago I had a dream! I was in love with Australia and anything Australian, and wanted nothing less than to move to a lucky country from pastures of New Zealand. Time went by, some things have changed and I even semi-forgot about my dream. However, I still think that Australia is a beautiful country, and for that reason, I was very … Continue reading Bear goes to Sydney
Budapest is one of the largest cities in Europe and is the capital of Hungary. Some might say that the most glorious days are behind it and parts of the city look a little neglected. However, it is just sooo beautiful and so grand, you can ignore the rough bits. Budapest is a relatively recent construct – the result of a merger between two distinct cities: … Continue reading Buda and Pest
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The most convenient way to get to the city from the airport – Unlike in some other regions in Japan, in Kansai, getting a regional JR pass will not necessary provide the best value for your buck. The cheapest and the most convenient option is a pre-loaded ICOCA card which you can purchase at the airport. Basically, it is just a reusable travel card, and you … Continue reading O for Osaka
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