As Tour Leader for Pukekohe Travel, I accompanied a small group of 12 on a magical Xmas Markets trip. We began with time in Prague and then spent a week cruising along the Danube from Nuremburg to Vienna experiencing winter wonderland along the way.
Read about our special fortnight here.

What an amazing country Portugal is. This was my fourth visit and it never ceases to surprise. Half the size of NZ, with twice the population, it’s an affordable, intrepid, innovative and academic nation with a huge sense of pride. With superb roads and infrastructure you can’t go wrong – get there if you can.

Click here to read a poem overview of the fabulous tour I led in June 2024.

The word “Tuscany” is sure to conjure up images of ochre-toned farmhouses surrounded by sun-drenched vineyards and olive groves; visions of old stone fortresses, enchanting alleyways and picturesque hillside villages reached via meandering country roads; and dreams of languid lunches al fresco. With wine. But, more than all this, the true magic of Tuscany lies in the feelings this beautiful region evokes.
Read full article about my stay at Castello di Volpaia in September 2022 (with more photos)

Portugal’s roads are considered to be among the best in the world, making it a wonderful destination for a self-drive holiday. Here’s a recommended self-drive itinerary from Lisbon to Porto. Or vice versa.

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Our road trip in 2015 took us to the small Spanish town of Olite in Navarre.
This is a tale of royalty and thrones — and a one-of-a-kind desert that exceeds expectations.

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A tale of generosity and warm camaraderie on a rain-soaked afternoon in the Dordogne, France.

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