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Budget, New Zealand, Travel1 Comment
Wineries in all directions

Havelock North – touring by bike

May 18, 2014 The Sock Mistress

This week, I am working for a few days in Havelock North.  For the geographically challenged, its a small town near the slightly larger small towns of Napier and Hastings in the sunny Hawkes Bay (for the even more geographically … Continue reading Havelock North – touring by bike

Budget, Hong Kong, Travel1 Comment
Sculpture at Kowloon Park

Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

May 13, 2014May 20, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Kowloon Park was just a short walk from our hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.  The park itself is large and made up of a number of distinct areas you can explore.  From the sculpture park where we sat and watched … Continue reading Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

Budget, Hong Kong, Travel1 Comment
Some of the blue & white Ming Dynasty ceramics found

Ming Dynasty and Hong Kong Disneyland

April 20, 2014April 18, 2014 The Sock Mistress

We stumbled upon the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center in Kowloon Park, a small, free museum regarding the history of Hong Kong over the centuries. Well worth a visit if you have a spare hour. One room highlights some of … Continue reading Ming Dynasty and Hong Kong Disneyland

Budget, New Zealand, Travel4 Comments
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum next to the Taeiri Gorge rail cars

Visiting Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (Dunedin, New Zealand)

April 9, 2014April 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

During my unexpected day off work in Dunedin, I decided to visit Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.  For the simple reason that it was free, in walking distance from my motel and I hadn’t been there before. It rated highly on … Continue reading Visiting Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (Dunedin, New Zealand)

Budget, Food, Health, Beauty & Lifestyle4 Comments
Fruit

Saving money on fruit and veg – don’t buy them at the supermarket

March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 The Sock Mistress

I think I pretty much summarised this entire post in the heading. Some years ago, I started tracking how much we spent on living each month – not the occasional frivolous stuff but the actual necessities such as food and … Continue reading Saving money on fruit and veg – don’t buy them at the supermarket

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Money

Trip Planning – All things cash and plastic

March 20, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Money is always a topic that comes up when planning a trip. Right from the start money is critical to the entire equation.  How much is the trip going to cost?  Flights, accommodation, insurance, tours and so on. Once you … Continue reading Trip Planning – All things cash and plastic

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Disney Wonder in Alaska

Trip Planning – Alaska Cruise – Independent Port Exploration

March 7, 2014July 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Later in the year we are doing an Alaska cruise with the following itinerary – 1 Vancouver, Canada — 4:00 p.m. 2 At Sea — — 3 Tracy Arm, Alaska Cruising Cruising 4 Skagway, Alaska 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 5 … Continue reading Trip Planning – Alaska Cruise – Independent Port Exploration

Budget, Travel2 Comments
Twin inside stateroom, typical of most cruise ships

Cruising – a budget friendly holiday option

March 5, 2014March 16, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Let me start by saying I love to cruise!  For a budget conscious traveller, it’s a great option — “what?”  I hear you say incredulously, “how can it be a budget friendly option?” Let me explain… Say you want a … Continue reading Cruising – a budget friendly holiday option

Budget, Travel1 Comment
Good Things Come to Those Who ... Go Out and Earn It

“Oh you are so lucky” … really?

February 24, 2014March 16, 2014 The Sock Mistress

I can’t tell you how many times people say “Oh you are so lucky” because I travel overseas frequently. I can’t quite see where luck comes into it.  I have worked hard to get myself educated and trained in my chosen … Continue reading “Oh you are so lucky” … really?

Budget, Food, Pets16 Comments
Survival Kit

Do you have a survival kit? We do, and we used it…

February 19, 2014March 16, 2014 The Sock Mistress

I am the first to admit that I’m super organised.  I like lists and I like to be prepared, so a survival kit was something that I started to get  serious about a few years back.  I never in my … Continue reading Do you have a survival kit? We do, and we used it…

Budget, New Zealand, Travel1 Comment
Metrocard

Christchurch Airport – yes, you can get a bus to the city!

February 11, 2014March 16, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Recently Christchurch Airport has undergone some amazing changes.  Its gone from an old, worn airport to a bright, airy and modern one, within the space of a few years.  One thing I feel they have let the community and vistors … Continue reading Christchurch Airport – yes, you can get a bus to the city!

Budget, Food2 Comments
Leftover roast vegetable Thai inspired curry

For the love of … leftovers

January 23, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Leftovers have such a bad rap!  But let me just say, I LOVE leftovers for the following reasons – Budget friendly Environmentally friendly Time friendly There is IMO, nothing better than knowing I can come home after a long, busy, stressful day at … Continue reading For the love of … leftovers

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