I started dreaming about Paris when I was just 16 years old. I developed a fascination with the place and began telling everyone how much I wanted to go there one day. Fast forward 8 years and I finally got to experience Paris, it was truly magical! We only had three days, but we did SO much. It felt as though we were there for much…
Our time in London may have been short, but it was amazing. A flight delay and an unplanned stopover in Amsterdam meant we only had 28 hours to enjoy the city. Minimal sleep was had and many steps were taken, 33,000 to be exact. It felt quite surreal to be walking through a city I had heard and seen so much about. We started the day…
Aren’t we spoilt for choice with how many incredible walking tracks there are in Auckland? We have everything from rugged West Coast trails to coastal walks and thick forest tracks. I am often asked what are my favourite Auckland walks so I thought I would talk about my top five ‘must do’ walks! Te Henga Walkway Te Henga walkway is an 8km track that starts from Bethell’s…
Hello, welcome to The Thing Is! I'm Bex, a tea enthusiast and waterfall lover. Here you will find my adventures, thoughts and experiences. I hope you enjoy x
