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Hello? How far is the weekend now please? Oh it’s here! Can I see 5 things to do over the weekend please? Certainly! 1. I LOVE JAPAN! Therefore, I am beary excited about this thing called Japan Day happening on Sunday, April 12 at The Cloud and Shed 10. Nice little festival with fun activities from 10 am to 6pm. 2. While you are in … Continue reading Hello weekend!
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I woke up this morning thinking that it’s the weekend already… only to realise that I have to wait for a whole ONE more sleep! Sob sob.. As much as we all love a couple of days off, it pays to think and plan ahead to make the most of it. Which brings us to the burning question.. What is there to see and do? … Continue reading Long weekend
Oh horror! Warm days in Auckland are numbered! Better be quick and get out and see what’s happening in the big little city. “Thanks” to a combination of the nasty flu, visitors, fatigue and happy sunny days I have been a little slack with regular updates. But I’m back and here are the top 5 of things to do this month. 1. Sometimes I wish … Continue reading What’s happening in Auckland – late March edition
If you live in New Zealand, chances are you’ve seen a beautiful ad on TV – travel in style and comfort, courtesy of Kiwirail. If you haven’t, here is it. A couple of weeks ago Mr C and I went to Wellington for a long weekend. No set itinerary in mind, walk around the city, eat, drink coffee and most importantly catch the train back … Continue reading Wellington to Auckland by train
What is happening in and around Auckland in February? Silo Cinema is continuing a very successful and busy season with a super selection for February. Lineup for the next month looks like this: 30 January – Point Break 6 February – Mt.Zion 13 February – The Rocky Horror Picture Show 20 February – Pulp: a film about Life, Death and Supermarkets 27 February – The Great Gatsby Movies start … Continue reading This month in Auckland
With an increasing Asian population in New Zealand, yum char restaurants are not exactly a novelty in Auckland. What exactly is yum char and how do you eat it? Yum char literally means ‘’drink tea‘‘ in Chinese, and is referred to a process of.. well drinking tea and sampling a selection of sweet and savoury dishes around lunch time. Best way to enjoy it is … Continue reading Hungry bear’s guide to yum char
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
* 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
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