I can still smell the lavender’s fragrance wafting under my nose. The place was a picture of tranquillity and the smell of lavender was just so calming. This is a go-to place if you are stressed and or looking for a beautiful getaway from the city! I would definitely recommend this as one of the places to visit if you enjoy flowers and nature!
We've been looking forward to this family getaway for quiet some time. Ever since we set foot in New Zealand, I’ve always imagined going on a road trip and explore the wonders of New Zealand with my family. So when I knew that Joed’s company would be having their annual shutdown for the holidays, I couldn’t get more excited, that means ROADTRIP!
Cherry blossoms, also known as Sakura, are very popular in Japan during spring time. Tourists, young and old, gather for the highly anticipated, centuries-old tradition of Hanami (cherry blossom-viewing).
It felt surreal, as we neared to Mt Ruapehu. The scenery changed from forest brown to shades of white and I was filled with ecstatic happiness. Coming from a country where it's literally summer all year round, to see snow was always on top of my bucket list ever since I was a kid.
The very first tourist attraction that we visited here in New Zealand was Muriwai Beach, it was winter. It's 42kms west of Auckland CBD, and took us about 40 minutes drive to get there. When we arrived, all I could say was it's definitely worth the drive. The beach was a paradise by itself, unique, plus it didn't have any entrance fees unlike some of the beaches in the Philippines.