Matakana : Kiwi for Magical
Matakana is a small hamlet 45 minutes north of Auckland, out towards the coast from Warkworth. It is well known for its Saturday produce markets, with Omaha Beach just 5kms […]
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Rental Cars – go local
There is always so much choice when it comes to renting a car on holidays. Many people prefer to organise this with the established rental car companies before they leave […]
Europeans even take Supermarket shopping serious…
When arriving in a country for the first time, I always spend an hour browsing in a supermarket. Yes, I know it sounds a little strange (and Michelle finds it […]
Over priced sunscreen?
If you are planning to ‘hit the beach’ on your European summer holiday and happen to be in or passing through Germany, then that’s the place to buy suntan lotion. […]
Free WIFI: an excellent consumer value add
Some of you may remember the days, not too long ago, when you handwrote a fax and asked the front desk at a hotel if they would kindly send the […]
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