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The Funny Road Signs in New Zealand Always Make Me Laugh

If you are driving in New Zealand for the first time, you are guaranteed a laugh. Some of the funny road signs are hilarious. I have been driving around the cou...

Seashell Identification

Naming Seashells Found In the Tropics Collecting seashells is a favorite pastime and everyone who has vacationed at the beach has most likely picked up some sea...

The Autumn Colors of Okuni Shrine

Autumn Trip to Okuni Shrine Every year I look forward to seeing the colors of the trees change as fall creeps up on us. Trees and bushes that were previously gr...

Awesome Haka Videos - New Zealand Maori Haka Is More Than A War Dance

The Maori Haka Dance is a Must See in New Zealand! I remember the first time we saw a traditional haka dance in New Zealand. It was exciting. At first I didn't ...

Homemade ice-cream - Delicious!

The healthier option! Ice cream with no additives or Preservaties A couple of years ago I bought an ice-cream maker, used it once and then put it in the cupboar...

Get Your Child To Read For Pleasure

Success! This comes from my own experience and thankfully, in my case at least, ending in success. So how do you get and keep your children interested in pickin...

Moms Need A Break Too!

And Relax! Now! Time for yourself? Have you had the sort of weekend I have just had? Finished work on Friday; cleaned the house and tackled the ironing; mowed a...

How to answer the age old question - what's for dinner?

What's for dinner tomorrow night? I love cooking. I find it enjoyable and love seeing the results of my labour as I dish up food to my family. I cook a fresh me...

Wonderful Beautiful Scotland

Own Your Own Part Of Beautiful Scotland History and heritage, proud friendly people; spectacular coastline and magnificent mountains; famous historical figures,...

How to begin an adventure

Live life to the full Start your own adventure, no need to be fit or buy fancy gear, keep it simple, just get some fresh air in your lungs you'll love it. How I...

Bloop - A Mysterious Sound from the Deep Ocean

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A volcano in Iceland dramatically changed our travel plans

An unexpected travel adventure How we overcame the ásh from a volcano in Iceland that grounded flights worldwide and got to France to join our riverboat cruise....

Traditional Japanese cotton yukata for summer festivals

What are yukata? A yukata is traditional summer wear in Japan. It is a lightweight cotton robe-like garment with straight seams and wide sleeves. They are casua...

Visit The Coffee Prince Cafe in Seoul, Korea

Have a cup of coffee at the real cafe where the K-drama series The 1st Shop of the Coffee Prince was filmed! If you've watched the Korean love drama series The ...

The Zeppelin in Combat in World War One

The Zeppelin attacks on England during the First World War Can you imagine? You live in a small seaside town on the East Coast of England. It is about six month...

Delicious Japanese mochi - sweet rice and red bean treats

What is mochi? Mochi is a tasty Japanese treat traditionally made to celebrate the New Year. It consists of sweet rice pounded to flour that is steamed and used...

Imagine a World Without Trees

Could we live without trees? Absolutely not. I've always been drawn to trees. I love to photograph them in all seasons and I believe we can learn a lot from tre...

Visit The Ghost House version of the Biggest and Most Terrible Guinness World Record (Japan)

Ghost House Largest Ghost House In Japan and the World's Most Scary, ghost house, located in Japan has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the la...

Mojitos - The Perfect Rum Drink

Aaahhh ~~ Mojitos! I didn't discover mojito's until a few years ago, and I cannot believe it took me that long to find this incredible drink. I have long been a...

Torii Gates in Japan

What is a Torii Gate? A Torii Gate is literally a "place where birds rest". You see them, large and small, all over Japan at the entrances to Shinto shrines, an...