This new series is inspired by the New Zealand coastline — by early mornings on the water, chilly air warming as the sun rises, and the quiet satisfaction of bringing something fresh back to the table. These are coastal recipes: unfussy, seasonal, and made to be shared. Fish caught close to shore, cooked simply, and eaten slowly with good company. We’re starting where many good days begin — with Trevally. Trevally is an underrated gem of Aotearoa’s waters. If there is one fis

Food has always been more than fuel for me. As a nutritionist, I’m passionate about how ingredients nourish the body, support healing, and make everyday eating simpler and cleaner. But as a traveller and cultural explorer, I’m just as fascinated by the stories behind food — where it comes from, who prepares it, and how traditions shape the way we cook and share meals. That’s what inspired this new recipe series:  Destination Everyday Recipes  — a collection of simple, nourish

One of the highlights of our time in Waihi Beach was the stunning coastal walk to Orokawa Bay. We’ve done variations of this walk in the past, but this time we tackled the entire track with fishing rods and towels in tow, turning it into a full day coastal adventure. The walk begins at the northern end of Waihi Beach, where a well-marked trail climbs gently through coastal vegetation. From the first lookout, the Pacific stretches endlessly ahead, with waves crashing against r

Waihi Beach is one of those places that keeps calling us back. We’ve been here a few times now and every visit reminds us why we love it – long stretches of sand, salty air, great surf, and that relaxed coastal vibe that instantly slows you down. This time, though, it’s just myself and Craig. No kids, no schedules, just a couple of days away. The only catch? The weather had other ideas. Wind, rain, and grey skies rolled in, closing the beaches for swimming and surf. When the

Every year I ask my boys where they’d like to go or what they’d like to do. Sometimes that question comes back to bite me… but where’s the fun if it doesn’t? After a summer break in Fuerteventura, we casually mentioned a winter, pre-Christmas trip. Without hesitation, they both said they wanted to go to Euro Disney “when it’s all Christmassy.” I wasn’t sure I could make it happen — but I did. In November, for a belated birthday treat for my eldest, we headed off for a long we

As a nutritionist — and as a 43-year-old woman — I sit at the intersection of knowledge and lived experience. I understand food on a biochemical level, but I also experience firsthand how complex eating can become when you’re managing gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, and peri-menopausal hormone fluctuations. Add travel into the mix, and even the best intentions can feel challenging. When you’re away from your home base, routines disappear. Familiar foods aren’t always

For the last couple of years, we’ve found ourselves returning to somewhere that holds a really dear place in my heart, for so many reasons. Some places just stay with you, quietly weaving themselves into who you are. Luckily for me, it also happened to feature on Craig’s Top 5 Travel Destinations  list — another slightly silly but surprisingly meaningful thing I got us to do in the early stages of our relationship. Travel and freedom have always been core values for me, and i

At the beginning of December, Craig and I escaped for a three-night break to Iceland — a trip that perfectly summed up how we travel, how I feel about travel, and why it continues to be such a huge part of who I am. Travel is something I thrive on. It feeds my soul and directly connects to one of my core values: freedom . The excitement of future trips, new landscapes, and different ways of living always lights me up. That said, there’s another side to travel I don’t love qui

If you’re looking for a simple, science-backed way to boost energy, improve mood, and support your health naturally— morning red light therapy  might be the habit you're missing. Red light therapy, also known as  photo biomodulation , involves exposing your body to low levels of red or near-infrared light. It’s non-invasive, pain-free, and gaining traction for its wide range of wellness benefits. But did you know  when  you use red light matters just as much as  how  you use

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