Since we did a wrap up of New Zealand, its only fair that we do one for Thailand. We had three wonderful weeks in Thailand…
After a couple of months in beautiful New Zealand, there are a few things we learned and would like to share with everyone. In short,…
Left Napier early morning for our 5+hr drive back to Auckland. The route takes us on many of the same roads we have traveled during…
No trip would be complete without first trying some of the local wines. Hawke’s Bay is a fairly well known as it is the second…
Just under 2hrs drive from Napier is Great Lake Taupo. We’re heading there today to see the ancient Maori carvings and maybe enjoy a little…
Originating in Paris just before WW1, Art Deco style was an attempt to visually enhance the appearance of objects through the use of symmetrical, geometric…
On 03 February 1931, Napier was hit by a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale and lasting for 2 ½ minutes. Most of…
So we drove for another hour or so from Lake Rotorua to get to Waitomo and the famous glow worm caves. This is a major…
After driving here for more than a month, I’ve come to realize that there are a few things drivers should know before committing to being…
Ended our time in Ahipara and bid goodbye to Helen and a wonderful home. We really enjoyed our time here and the views were magnificent,…
The Cape Reinga lighthouse is our destination today, and while on the way, we hope to find 90 Mile Beach. The lighthouse is what we…
Arrived in Auckland after our 10hr flight from Bangkok. Uneventful but I will say, Thai Airways is a very nice airline. The staff is attentive,…
The family leaves tomorrow so we said our goodbyes and had a nice dinner at the hotel. Collette and I always enjoy when family or…
Ao Phang Nga (pronounced, “Aye Oh Fang Nah”) National Park is an area that consists mostly of the limestone islands called “tower karsts” located in…
We arrived early afternoon and were met by our driver for the 1hr ride to Karon Beach where our hotel, the Hilton Arcadia is located….
We drove for a short time and arrived at the border crossing between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). Not much of an event here, we just…
Up early and had a good buffet breakfast. Sart and Mr. Noon arrived right on time so back into the van for our drive to…
The “White Temple” as it is known to most, began as a modest but unconventional replacement for the aging original temple located on this same…