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It's a little-known fact that Los Angeles' central district boasts one of the highest concentrations of historic buildings in the entire United States. The best way to see them? On one of the regular tours led by historic preservation society the Los Angeles Conservancy.  ​ My story on a walking tour of historic Downtown Los Angeles for Flight...

Well finally, it's taken me almost 3 months to sort through my images from my most recent trip to #India What an amazing country it is! I'm never bored in India, and I'm always living in the moment when I'm there. I can't wait to go back again in March and share my passion and love for this place with some new faces. Hang onto your hats guys cause ...

It all started when... My editor made a suggestion to help with my writer's block. One of the things I lack is discipline. I am easily distracted ... by anything shiny. And sometimes dull objects, too, or the washing, or lawns, or rearranging the cutlery drawer. I LOVE SPORKS. Or internet shopping.  Anything to avoid actually writing something...

​Russell in the Bay of Islands is known for its history and its beauty and was once known as the Hell Hole of the Pacific.   Today Russell is enjoying a resurgence of interest from those wanting to live on the peninsula and from traditional tourists.  Catering for that demand has stepped up in the small township. Several restaur...

In 2017 & 2018 I'm heading back to India to host two small group photo tours through some of the most photogenic - must visit - parts of the country. There will be 2 trips to India - October 2017 and April 2018. They will be my 7th and 8th visits to India over 18 years. I know the country well, in fact, it's not an exaggeration to say I'm as co...

​New blog out now:     https://wenchesonadventures.wordpress.com/

Reasons to jog at sunrise

"It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done." - Vincent Van Gogh." Falling in love with a city... ​ I need to wander the streets of a city, imagine myself living there then like a dress that catches my eye I need to try in...

In advance of the Book Panel Publishing event on 31 May 2016, the Reading on Nine to Noon on RNZ National starting on May 23rd will be ‘FITZ’  adapted and read by Owen Scott.  Fitz is the story of James Edward FitzGerald, whose energy and enthusiasm contributed so much to the early history of Christchurch, New Zealand. To find out more about Travcom’s book publishing event and books adapted for radio, click here.   The Radio New Zealand on demand episode one is here - click here.

Hi.  Just letting you know that I’m posting a photograph a day on Instagram - just for fun. Have a look at the collection so far -   https://www.instagram.com/nickservian/

Bomb boats. Bolikhamsay Province, Laos. They're fishing canoes made from long range fuel canisters discarded by US bombers during their Secret War bombing campa ign in Laos. I photographed these near Nam Theun Village while on a 13,000km cycle tour through South East Asia.  Discovery Digital's Seeker Network picked up on this image and asked me to contribute more to a video about it, check it out on their  'This Happened Here'  series.  

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck , Travels with Charley: In Search of America   Watching the winter wonderland scenes on the weather forecast last night bought back memories of June's polar-blast. I remember waking thinking my bedroom had morphed into a fridge, meanwhile in the South Island others thought they had slept the night in the freezer. I still have the screen shot of my cellphone, white print Mostly Clear 3 ° on a black background confirming the freezing morning. Somewhat startled I looked outside and...

Hearst Castle – highlight of California visit. Posted on June 10, 2015 by kiwigrannz Hearst Castle highlight of California visit. Late in May I visited California; the entire state has a serious water shortage.  So it was no surprise that restaurants had signs on tables reading “if you want water please ask”. However I also saw  people hosing their gardens despite regulations, so some folk don’t care! What was a surprise was arriving at the famous Hearst Castle to be greeted by a row of chemical porta a loos outside the entranceway!! The interior of the Castle is full of gems...

There's nothing like having a day doing nothing to find something. As I meandered aimlessly through internet pages I came across the Travcom site and thought, "I should be part of this". I can't even recall what my initial search was about. The internet can be a great time waster, then again it can turn up a few inspirations and new directions. A do nothing day is a rarity. Although I am between stories, I am waiting to hear back from a new connection, have an interview to do later and more stories to find. And I am enjoying wasting...

I recently read the original Bond tagline was “stirred not shaken”; a statement, which launches lengthy discussion on how the reversing of these two words dilutes the Martini and makes it cloudy rather than clear. For connoisseurs of the Martini both effects are undesirable. There is nothing undesirable about the three measures of hipster, one of grit and a half measure of waterside, as stirred not shaken, these ingredients, lifted the image I had of Newcastle from black and sooty to industrial cool. The Northern Central Hotel located in Newcastle’s East End epitomizes the coolness of urban decay, the promise...

Along with the unique drum chandelier; a statement of the roots of this establishment; Satchmo (Louis Armstrong), Dave Grohl, Ziggy Stardust, Nick Cave and the iconic music tape (mixed) are the inspiration for a boutique hotel where it is not about decorating rather curating an environment that leaves the quest feeling as though they actually are hangning out with music legends. Live musicians in the downstairs Flow Bar on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons add to this music vibe. Located in Old Bar, Taree the nine bedroom boutique hotel with five rooms currently available and four due to be completed...

Following on from the Embracing Digital panel event you may find this list of resources helpful if you're looking for advice on marketing a blog or website. Compiled by: Catherine Spencer E-business Manager at the Langham Hotel Auckland   Jo Twyford Director at the Bloggers Club Megan Singleton aka Blogger at Large Travel Blogger, Consultant and Speaker  Simon McManus PR and Digital Marketing Consultant at Sharp Angles Public Relations   Disclaimer: Google, Facebook and others update their rules regularly so  always look for the most up to date information and if referencing old posts then cross check with a more recent...

Cheapflights.co.nz has researched which airports in Australia and New Zealand offer free WiFi: NEW ZEALAND Auckland: 30 minutes of free WiFi is available from hotspots in international and domestic terminals. Christchurch: 30 minutes of free WiFi is available from hotspots in most public areas of the terminal. Wellington: Free WiFi is available from the food court area on level 1 of the main terminal. Queenstown: Free WiFi for one hour per every four-hour period. Dunedin: Free WiFi for 30 mins or 1000mb (whichever occurs first). AUSTRALIA Adelaide: Free WiFi at hotspots throughout airport. Brisbane: An hour of free WiFi is...