TRAVEL DIARY: Day 3: CHRISTCHURCH at Night Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, New Regent Street is a charming pedestrian lane where only the trams can pass. By day, it’s a delight with its beautifully restored buildings in soft pastel hues. But come nightfall, the street transforms—bathed in colourful lights, it becomes even more magical….
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A Day in Akaroa
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 2 AKAROA I don’t know how it always happens—no matter how much I plan for a relaxing trip, I end up packing in so much! This was especially true on our second day in Christchurch, when we found ourselves heading out to explore even more places, including the beautiful town of Akaroa….
Wordless Wednesday 32: Do you know what these are?
LAKE TEKAPO, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday Streetart: Ice Cream & Beeees – 85
This cute and quirky artwork by Queenstown artist Sharon Duncan is part of Chorus’ cabinet beautification project. Titled “Bee in the Moment,” it shows an older woman enjoying an ice cream as bees buzz nearby — a gentle reminder to slow down and savour the moment. It can be found in Queenstown CBD’s Beach Street.
Tall Sculptures in the Queenstown Airport
Queenstown international airport is located at the foot of the Remarkables in New Zealand. You can find the Sculpture of three Maori chiefs by Mark Hill. They were completed in November 2007 and stand in front of the main airport building. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Roadtrip in Christchurch
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH STREETART To be honest, Christchurch wasn’t part of my original plan for our South Island trip. I was more excited to see nature and all the beautiful landscapes. But when my husband said Christchurch is known for its street art, I got curious. After a bit of research, I was…
A Cinematic South Island
Cinematic photography is the art of creating still images that feel as though they belong in a movie. It’s not just about capturing a subject, it’s about telling a story, setting a mood, and building a visual atmosphere. The South Island of New Zealand is a dream for cinematic photography. With its dramatic mountains, crystal-clear…
Tuesday Streetart: Food Truck – 83
We had just arrived in Christchurch, hadn’t even made it to the hotel yet, when I saw this food truck on the side of the road. I got so excited, I had to hop out of the car and snap a photo. But what I remember most wasn’t the truck—it was the amazing smell of…
Octopuses sitting on a Yellow Stool
Isn’t this the cutest? Two octopuses stacked on top of each other, perched on a little stool. I found this in Arrowtown, a town located 19.5 kilometres to the east of Queenstown, New Zealand I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Tuesday Streetart: NZ – 82
A cute luggage I found in Queenstown with various New Zealand destinations.
A drive to Te Anau
The clouds on our drive from Queenstown to Te Anau were light and fluffy, drifting slowly across the bright blue sky. The sun made everything shine, and the clouds looked like soft white shapes floating above and within the mountains. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Saigon Street Stools
There were a few spare stools and high chairs tucked away in the side room of the restaurant where we had dinner at Steamer’s Wharf in Queenstown. Saigon Kingdom has such a cozy, authentic Vietnamese vibe. Their pho? Totally hit the spot. 👍👍👍 I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Pizzeria Doors
Some doors of Farelli’s by Giovi in the Steamer Wharf in Queenstown, New Zealand. It is authentic Italian family style dining I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – Wanaka Lake Tree – 29
WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday Streetart: 3 Faces – 81
This is a streetart in Christchurch Central city. No idea who the artist is, so if anyone has a clue, I would also like to find out.
A snapshot from Akaroa
Making friends with the alpacas at the Shamarra Alpacas in Akaroa. This is just an hour away from Christchurch, New Zealand I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
First Glimpse of Christchurch
Touchdown …Christchurch, New Zealand. All of these public art were taken at the airport. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge