NICKY PELLEGRINO for SCOUT MAGAZINE11:12, Jul 22 2021
This story first appeared in SCOUT Travel magazine and is republished with permission.
She’s better recognised for her tasty novels set in Italy, but bestselling author Nicky Pellegrino finds plenty to write home about the east of our own Main Divide. The last time I was in North Canterbury was on a horse trek that involved long days in the saddle riding across steep terrain. Very often I was sore and scared, but even so, on the final day, when leaving the mountains behind, a sort of sadness seemed to settle over me. I am the least ooky-spooky person you could ever hope to meet, but for a moment it almost felt as if the High Country was trying to tug me back again.
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GO NZ: Mother s Day treat ideas and best restaurants around New Zealand
4 May, 2021 03:07 AM
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Treat mum at tītī, Dunedin. Photo / Supplied
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Anna King Shahab
This Mother s Day, whether you re treating your mum, the mother of your children, patting yourself on the back for doing the mum thing, or perhaps seeking a treat to perk you up on a day that gives rise to some heavy emotions, there are plenty of deliciously fitting culinary experiences up and down the country.
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Larnach Castle is a classic spot for afternoon tea, and next Sunday it s hosting a special package, with tea in the ballroom, entry to the castle, a glass of bubbles, and live music from The Harbour Tones. Treat the family to the city s best icecream at
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