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• Hotel Fitzroy- A New Luxury Hotel in Auckland 4 years ago Though I’m certainly not living a high-roller life on my creative freelance income during a worldwide pandemic, there definitely are some perks to the job. The biggest one of late was being invited to stay at Auckland’s newest luxury hotel in the heart of Ponsonby for a night (and morning) of...
• The intricate architecture of Portugal 4 years ago While travelling around Portugal I felt like I had my camera permanently attached to my arm. Every building on every street had its own unique charm or photogenic quality. I wanted to capture that charm as best I could and share with you the beauty of Portugal’s architecture. Especially as how we...
• How travelling helped me to love my body. 4 years ago After 7 years, 40 countries and 5 continents you would hope that I had learned a thing or two about life. Fortunately one of the most important lessons I learned from this crazy journey was one I didn’t even know I was being taught. As I approach the big 30 I have come to look... The post How...
• A luxury Auckland staycation 4 years ago Hidden away behind an unassuming (and often missable) entrance on Auckland’s Queen Street lays a European style hotel filled with all the luxuries and comforts you would expect from a 5-star hotel anywhere else in the world. Welcome to the Hotel Grand Windsor for your Auckland staycation. I had...
• Travel movies to ease the pain 4 years ago Since it looks like many of us won’t be going anywhere for a while, we’re going to have to settle for second best and live vicariously through our screens. Fortunately, there are so many wanderlust inspiring travel movies that show us the best and most beautiful scenes the world has to offer. I...

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