Blog Moved

In order to have more space and combine blogs, I moved this blog here. http://www.discoveryourbucketlist.com The posts are still being updated and published from my previous blog. Please excuse my lack of updates as I am learning new program and preparing houses for move. After our relocation to Sydney next month, I plan to spend …

#43 Marlborough Wine Region

My desire to travel to the famous wine making region of Marlborough sparked after my 1st glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. I had to go and taste for myself! We strategically picked our location based on walking distance to wineries and entertainment for our girls.  We have visited some excellent family friendly wineries during …

#42 Hoi An Ancient Town

The weather did not cooperate with us during the first few days of our Vietnam trip. Hoi An located about 30 minutes from our Furama Resort was the perfect rainy day excursion.  This unique Ancient Town has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and continues to preserve the resemblance of a southeast Asian trading port …

#41 Buried Village of Te Wairoa

The Buried Village of Te Wairoa is a historical site located near Lake Tarawera and a short drive from Rotorua, New Zealand.  The settlement built-in 1848 was later destroyed by the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera killing 120 people.  Multiple generations of the Smith Family have owned the land and conducted the excavating and …