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• Why I Love Living in the Suburbs

  

  There is a certain local blog I’ve started following very closely (with transport being one of Auckland’s biggest growing pains as the city expands, I’m keen... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Stops and Starts)

  

  Have I ever mentioned how much I love you guys? Because I do. I really do. Remember my refried beans dilemma? Well, who knew a little bit of fat could make so... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Haggling in Asia: Tales from the Street Vault

  

  It’s hard to believe that a year ago we were waving goodbye to Bangkok, hopping the Airtrain and winging our way to London. Suvarnabhumi was one heck of an... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

  

  The more thought I give to having kids, the more I realise we are screwed. Stay home and miss out on income and retirement contributions. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Cannoli and Yum Cha)

  

  This week has been defined by two things. Amazing food: Arancini and cannoli at Matakana markets. Dessert at Fed Deli (pity their poutine hasn’t improved – it... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• HelpStay: Launching a Thousand Journeys

  

  The concept of volunteering overseas changed my life. Literally. Had I not discovered the likes of WWOOF and HelpX, odds are we would never have taken our RTW... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• RTW and Back: An Interview with Arienne from See You Soon

  

  Teaching English overseas is a pretty common rite of passage for NZers, particularly as Asia develops further – but it’s a bit rarer among North Americans. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Acoustic Playlists and Pink Things)

  

  Round about this time last year we were making our way north through Vietnam via Hoi An and Hue. This year, we’re working! Yes, T is once again employed. And... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Adventures in the Kitchen: Mexican Madness

  

  Even before we left to travel, I knew we were missing out on good Mexican food here. Mexican Cafe and Mexicali Fresh? Blah. Mexican Specialities also... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Winter is Coming…. Dreaming of a Tropical Birthday Getaway

  

  I’ve been lucky to have spent my last three birthdays abroad. Rarotonga, 2011. Sydney, 2012. Prague, 2013. Alas, that streak eventually had to end. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Finding Your Work Style: A Little Self-awareness Goes a Long Way

  

  One neat thing about my current workplace is that there’s a focus on career development, learning, that kind of thing. On day four I attended a workshop on... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Chores and Big Books)

  

  It’s funny how rapidly one’s reading habits can swing from one extreme to another. A couple of years ago I suddenly lost all desire to read YA and cheesy chick... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• A Mini Auckland Food Tour, My Way

  

  I’ve had the pleasure of some pretty mouthwatering meals over the past few weeks. That got me thinking – where would I take you out to eat if you were visiting... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Auckland is Good – but It Could Be Great

  

  The one change that strikes me most about Auckland since being back is the traffic. Granted, it may not have necessarily happened in the last six months. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Art of Selling Yourself: Let’s Talk Behavioural Interview Questions

  

  When I interviewed for this job, I was pretty confident I had the skills required. I was mostly concerned with how to figure out whether it would be a good fit... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Orzo and Pancetta)

  

  Lately, it’s been feeling like one step forward, one step back, financially speaking. A Reduced to Clearance shop has opened up near us – as in, a store that... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• ClearlyContacts: Is Buying Glasses Online a False Economy Or Genuine Bargain?

  Confession: it’s been about four years since I got new glasses. I got my eyes checked and got a new prescription last year, but figured I’d deal to it post-trip. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• A Kiwi Abroad: 5 Things That Feel Alien

  

  All you can eat buffets in different cuisines. I remember getting all bug-eyed in Toronto at the signs – Korean, Japanese, Indian! I’ve only ever seen western... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Just Because I Left Publishing Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Care

  

  I think I may have said this before, but I’m often struck by the similarities between working in media and working in academia. Both fields are going through... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Sniffles and Coke)

  

  It seems like overnight, people are starting to age around me. Suddenly, I’m seeing laugh crinkles around the eyes, faint forehead lines, grey hairs. And I’m... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL