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 country and taking photos of my favorites. I

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 seashells at some point. Then there are the

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 green transform into hues of red, yellow and

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 understand that there was much more to this

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 cupboard with all my other "can't live

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 picking up and reading books? Well, you might be

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 and trimmed the lawn; picked up the kids from

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 meal every night trying to use fresh ingredients

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

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 turned a boring trip in the small town of

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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. We missed out on our three days in Paris

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 casual-wear garments for use at hot springs and

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 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, I'm sure you'd

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 months into the First World War. You know about

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 as dough to cover a ball of red bean filling.

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 trees. They're beautiful, generous and a vital

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 largest haunted house and the most frightening

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 fan of rum over all other spirits, and this

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, and they can be made of stone, iron,