Travel Diaries
Travel Diaries – Croatia
February 7, 2011
Last week I introduced you to Stacey, now it’s sweet Peachy’s turn. Philippa Neal (aka Peach) is a close friend who is currently nursing in London. Like Stace she is making the most of all the adventures that are right at her doorstep. Here she shares Croatia with us…Amaze! xx
Where I stayed: In family run hostels in both Split and Dubrovnik. For the rest of the trip we were Island hopping so we stayed on a boat
What I ate: We ate gorgeous local cuisine, delicious pizza’s, salads, and for those that love seafood there was plenty to indulge in, fresh from the sea
What I drank: Croatian wine with our meals and enjoyed cocktails in the various harbours
What I saw: Beautiful coast lines, the bluest ocean. The national parks were tranquil with various places to explore and ruins to see. Dubrovnik, an old town, shows the spirit of the locals and how they came together to rebuild what was lost when it was bombed in the early 90′s
Favorite place: My favourite city was Dubrovnik with its history and the variety of activities to fill your day with. My favourite small town would be Hvar with its vibrant atmosphere
Inspiration: I had the ability to take advantage of such a wonderful environment – what inspired me was the ability for a country to overcome such recent troubles and to rebuild itself
What I wore: I lived in Bikinis, cute summer dresses and my trusted jandals.
Travel Diaries – French Alps
February 4, 2011
Stacey Hunt is one of my lovely lovely friends she and moved to London last year to experience new and wonderful things. Just a hop, skip away from amazing adventures. When she told me she had been snow boarding in the French Alps I wanted you to share in her experience too! Enjoy xx
Where I stayed:In a tiny (!!) apartment on the ski slopes in Risoul, French Alps.
What I ate: Lots of bread, cheese, ham and salami! Plus some great pizza, pasta and crepes. Mulled wine to warm up after a day up the mountain and of course lots of French wine at night.
What I did: Days were spent up the mountain snowboarding and evenings socialising over a drink or two! There was also the pub quiz we won one night, a superheroes fancy dress party and of course New Years Eve celebrations.
Favourite Day: New Years Eve – Great day up the mountain with a great group of friends. Midday drink on the mountain to ring in the New Zealand New Year and of course our own New Year celebrations that night.
Who I met: A bunch of crazy Kiwi and Aussies and a French waiter who liked to mock us in front of everyone for not speaking French.
What I wore: By day – snowboarding clothing with lots of thermals! It was chilly! Plus a very fashionable (ha) helmet and goggles. By night jeans, boots and a cute top with a jacket for when outside.
Travel Diaries – Rome
January 9, 2011
Welcome to the first edition of Travel Diaries. Lately I have been fascinated with travel, other countries and everything they allow you to experience. Travel diaries allows us all to live vicariously though those who have recently travelled. Here is where they tell us all about it.
Jackie Morgan is a teacher at an expats School in Qatar and spends her holidays experiencing fabulous countries and having wonderful adventures. I always love hearing her stories so for the first edition I asked this amazing women (who is also my mum!) to share her recent trip to Rome with us.
Enjoy lovelies xx
P.S We would love for you to share your stories with us to! Email enquiries@wight.co.nz for further info.
Where I stayed: Rome, Arezzo, Rimini and Milan. Hotel Badia di Pomaio set in the hills of Tuscany, above Arezzo, was very beautiful.
What I ate: A whole pizza!! Melon and Prosciutto Salad, Spaghetti, Ice-cream
What I saw: Amazing history
What amazed me: In Rome: St Peter’s Basilica. In Arezzo: The peacefulness at Hotel Badia di Pomaio. In Rimini: That you rent your space, umbrella and loungers, at the beach for the season. And in Milan: Teatro alla Scala – a stunning theatre
Who I met: My friend’s welcoming family
Favorite thing I bought: Earrings in Rome
What I wore: Cargo shorts, T shirt, cap and walking shoes!!! (I wouldn’t let anyone include my feet in photos). On a more fashionable note my black Sass and Bide skinny jeans and Salasai’s big T.
