a prairie girl who collects passport stamps.
Supporting the arts is important in any community. In a city that's rebuilding and finding its feet again, it's essential. Christchurch lost so many buildings in the earthquakes and having Isaac Theatre Royal as our home for the performing arts is truly a treasure. Every time I set foot inside this beautifully restored building, I [...]
Ah, Paris. Where do I even begin? I wasn't even considering Paris for our studymoon when Nick suggested a trip to the City of Light. But as soon as the words left his mouth, I was eagerly researching hotels and booking our train tickets from Amsterdam. Paris has a way of doing that to people. [...]
On Saturday afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting 21 guests at the first in what will hopefully be a regular lunch and dinner series. Food, Wine & Life Online was a chance to bring people together for a beautiful meal and conversation. The group consisted of small business owners, photographers, chefs, freelancers, designers, nurses, [...]
We've all read a scathing review or two on Dubai. It's the kind of place that attracts mixed opinions. I have friends who absolutely love it and others who swear they'd never set foot on its sandy shores. Truthfully, it's probably not somewhere I'd choose to visit for a full-blown holiday. However, when we decided [...]
In just a couple weeks, I'll be hosting my very first event: a long lunch with two of my favourite local businesses. Food, Wine & Life Online is a chance to meet likeminded folk who cherish good food, organic wine and conversation. The idea to host a gathering came about while scrolling through Instagram (typical). [...]
I could, without any hesitation, pack up and move to Amsterdam. It's the perfect city with its beautiful canals and row houses, delicious cuisine, and friendly, easy-going people. And don't even get me started on the bike lanes! Everyone cycles here and it's truly one of the most civilised places I've ever been. It's a [...]
If you're wanting to experience winter in New Zealand, you'll have to go further south than Christchurch. Accustomed to full-scale, snow-globe, frostbitten winters back home, it's almost a relief to see the snow-capped Southern Alps, even from a distance. So, when an invite to stay at Isolation Bay came through, you'd better believe this Canadian [...]
