Don't leave anything for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people...

What a whirlwind weekend! After a four hour drive on Saturday morning, with a stop at the fabulous Industrie cafe in Taupo to refuel (me...

If you're not sure about where you'd like to go in France this year, here's a previous blog to refer to. It may help you decide on routes...

Our driving route - Hobart/Freycinet National Park (Cole’s Bay)/Launceston/Cradle Mountain National Park/Hobart Gidday, from Tasmania,...

Hello! I'm smack-bang in the middle of finishing my second book in the series: Late Life Adventures in London & Beyond. I thought you...

I tingled with a little frisson of excitement at my first glimpse of the Thames and London’s city skyline. I whispered ‘hello London’ …

I was very fortunate to have a live interview with one of New Zealand's top radio presenters - Kathryn Ryan - about moving overseas later...

I made it! Several hours a day cycling, over four days on the Otago Rail Trail and I got to the end - in tact. One of New Zealand's...

If you're a Francophile like me, you'll love Anna Bibby's entertaining story in this glossy-paged and beautifully photographed book. I...

Fill your soul. Laugh, cry then breathe when reading these and living your best life while you're with me in France, the rest of Europe...

I’m over the moon and absolutely delighted to share with you some early reviews I’ve received for Late Life Adventures in London and...

Hello lovely people! It's an exciting time for me. Here's the full cover of Late Life Adventures in London and Beyond. It's available...

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I'm both humbled and delighted by Ant Press' post, announcing my second book, My French Platter Replenished, has now received 1000...

Hello from my little country corner here in New Zealand. I hope life is good with you wherever you are. With the passing of Queen...

Hello, lovely people. I have to apologise. It just got too hard to post in two places while I was away - here, and on Facebook. Facebook...

It’s 4.15 a.m. and for me, the day has already begun. The sky is the softest, palest, grey-blue. Any minute now, the sun will be over...

Probably! However, I have no intention of sitting in the ‘departure lounge’ waiting to be struck down. I do intend, in just under four...

Right, I’ve got a few days between guests so I’ve poured a glass of wine and thought we could chat for a bit. I hope you had a marvellous...

Lavender Scones, living in France, cultivating lavender