'Surfers' captures Kiwi lifestyle with impressive vignettes

As the name suggests, 'Surfers – A Kiwi Lifestyle', is a book that encapsulates the unique culture that is…

President Grumpy? It Takes More Than Anger to Change the World

Harrumph (noun) 1. An exclamation of annoyance, exasperation, rage or other negative factor or to expel anger, disgust, disappoin…

Surf City Back With a Vengeance......

(above): Prime Smoke Schnapper...   Photo: Mammoth It seemed only about 3 weeks ago we were all having a cry about the lack of su…

Visiting the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London - the Making of Harry Potter

Forget London, this is the number one attraction in England! As Tanbay and I ap proach our ten year anniversary, I have a confes…

Review: Conversational Italian for Travelers

Ciao! Any of you who have read our post about Hello Pal will know that, as a transnational couple, we are always interested in u…

America's Best Defense in An Age of Terror

Pop quiz.   What’s the most powerful weapon in America’s vast arsenal, as our nation seeks to defend itself against enemies like…

2015

Wow - 2016 is rolling along and I haven't shared my 2015 highlights.  I have been running through them in my head and have to…

Happy New Year 2016

Welcome back everybody!! Was a great to start the year with some waves in good old surf city.. A little small but beggars cant be…

Resolution Maker or Resolution Breaker? The Decision Is Always Up To Us.

“Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they're made for you, but you can't av…