Trying to enjoy the outdoor seating at Te Anau's La Toscana Pizzeria The downtown area in Te Anau is compact, easily explored on foot and full of restaurants. Our first night there we chose La Toscana Pizzeria for its outdoor seating and tempting menu. The restaurant a
The balcony of The Reef Seafood Restaurant & Bar frames the beautiful view of Lake Wanaka We arrived in Wanaka late in the afternoon and after settling into our hotel we headed down to the lake for a lovely stroll. There is a small strip of restaurants that face out over the
Apparently we weren't the only ones who got tired of waiting for our meal at the Blue Ice Cafe in Franz Josef, New ZealandIt was Valentine’s Day, so we headed out to the Blue Ice Cafe in Franz Josef. Their lower floor was packed and we had to come back at a slightly later ti
The brightly colored interior of Priya Indian Restaurant in Franz Josef. Too bad the food was much less exciting than the color choices... It was Wendy’s birthday, so we treated ourselves to a great afternoon soaking and unwinding at the Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef. When w
Peaceful, relaxed dining at The Lotus Heart - a great vegetarian restaurant right in Cathedral Square, Christchurch We had been in Christchurch for a couple of days and had already exhausted our guidebooks’ restaurant recommendations one way or another. (Some we ate at, some wer
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant - family-friendly dining in Christchurch, New ZealandWe’d been at a Tweetup with fellow travel bloggers and suddenly realized it was quite late for dinner. Topkapi Turkish Restaurant’s fast service soon had us tucking into some great food. They’v
iPhone 4 and Stoaway Bluetooth KeyboardNormally, we don’t travel with much technology. A small unlocked cellphone for emergencies, and sometimes a PDA (remember those?). However we recently took the plunge and each got an iPhone 4.…
Someone emailed us some questions about Tunisia, so we’re going to answer him here so other people can hopefully get something from our answers as well! Q: Did you have any problems with Tunisians saying things or acting strangely to your wife Wendy?…
Outside the unassuming tasting room at De La Montanya Winery in Healdsburg, Sonoma Country. You’ll find De La Montanya Winery along a windy rural road just outside Healdsburg, in the heart of Sonoma County, California. Just as you pass under the bridge, the winery, with its smal
Zorbing in Rotorua At the mention of New Zealand, a lot of people think about all the thrill sports that New Zealanders all seem to be so obsessed with. Bungy jumping (in many different forms), canyoning, heli-skiing, hanggliding, skydiving, etc. are found all over both is