What is it about sunsets that are so magical? When I make an occasion of going to watch a sunset, I always think ‘I should do this more often!’ I seriously should. I really snapped…
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Summer Days in Pauanui
January 9, 2018 by TheThingIsI am a big lover of kiwi summers. Salty hair, bare feet, no makeup and daily ice creams! The four days we had in Pauanui was all of that and I loved every moment! Pauanui…
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The top five places to view Auckland from
January 4, 2018 by TheThingIsI often think how blessed I am to live in a country so full of beauty. It’s no secret that I love to act like a tourist in my own country. It struck me the…
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Four Days in Rotorua
April 30, 2017 by TheThingIsRecently Ben and I went to Rotorua to celebrated one year of marriage! Okay, I know what your thinking – Rotorua?? That does not sound like a romantic destination at all! But let me tell…
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Exploring The Bay of Islands – KeriKeri & Paihia
January 17, 2017 by TheThingIsThe Bay of Islands is a place Ben and I had been to a few times when we were younger but to be honest I remembered very little of it. For this reason, I was…
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The Coromandel
January 13, 2017 by TheThingIsThis little slice of heaven, two hours out of Auckland, truly has so much to offer! Bush for miles, beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and amazing walking tracks! It was so nice to spend eight days relaxing…
About Me

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