A blog about Tash's travel tips & experiences
Ever had one of those holidays where you were really looking forward to it and then, for whatever reason, things didn’t go as you hoped, and you ended up being disappointed?
Continue reading “A Tuscany winter break”There is more to the Barossa Valley than booze, but it’s fair to say, it’s the main reason people visit. So for that reason, my top 5 favourite places to visit all involve alcohol.
Continue reading “Top 5 places to visit in Barossa”For several years I had been dreaming of taking a trip to New Zealand’s South Island to enjoy winding roads, breathtaking coastlines, and world-class food and wine. Ten years earlier, we’d taken our children on a 9 day tour of the North Island, but I’d never visited the South Island before.
So in early December 2024, hubby and I embarked on a 9 day/ 8 night self-drive adventure filled with natural wonders and culinary delights. When planning our trip, I soon realised 9 days would not be nearly enough time to see all the South Island has to offer and we’d have to effectively cut the island in half, and plan a return for another time to do the other part. So many places to see, such little time!
Here’s how our South Island road trip unfolded.
Continue reading “9 Day NZ South Island Road Trip”Reading Time: 24 minutes
I was warned. In France many attractions and museums close during January and the weather would likely be cold and gloomy. However timing our visit in the first week of January was our only option. It was also probably the last time our family would all travel together, as Brandon was now 19 years old. I hesitated when booking but as my research informed me there would be enough open attractions for us to visit over our 3 days in Normandy, I decided we would go for it. Continue reading “Normandy – Part 1: A winter break”
