It can be difficult to stand up for a cause so important. You question yourself, your ability and knowledge, if your contribution will even make a difference. When the push back is even stronger, it gets even harder, members of the public, the media and people in authoritative positions who publicly condemn the movement and the […]
Author: Ellie Haretuku
New Zealand Cabin Crew & COVID-19
Its been eleven days since my last trip and I’ve only just realised now that my flying career was “suspended” the way it began; on a trip to Johannesburg almost five years ago. Seems poetic and I romanticise it slightly but its actually one of the least popular destinations within our network for a number […]
Let’s Chat “Collagen”
Over the past few years we’ve seen a huge rise in popularity of Collagen products on the market. If you’re following and keeping up on social media then you’re bound to have seen advertisments promoting a few of the major Collagen brands; people boasting about hair growth, nail growth and glowing, youthful skin. BUT it’s […]
Valentines Day Glam Camping
Trust me, you seriously don’t need any excuse to visit the “Canvas Hut”. It just so happened that my excuse was a beautiful Valentines Day Surprise! I was definitely spoilt this Valentines Day and I’m always ready, willing and able to spend a night away at one of the Canopy Camping sites. We recently discovered […]
Okana Skincare – Two Month Review
My skin care journey has been rocky! It’s been bumpy and fiercely aggravated and thats just talking about the physical state of my skin. Over the course of my life I’ve endured moderate to severe eczema which sometimes appears around my eyes, nose and mouth. Over the past two years I’ve dealt with adult acne, […]
Eat Your Way Through Queenstown
We have officially eaten our way through Queenstown; this now makes me a qualified food connoisseur and critic for the region. If you needed more of a reason to visit Queenstown aside from the picturesque landscapes, the ski slopes, or just the fresh mountain air, heres another reason that’ll keep you coming back for more […]
Photographing our way around Italy
Travelling during peak season throughout Europe means swarms of holiday makers. You might as well accept that all your snaps are going to include you and every other ‘Joe Blow’ from around the world, trying to get the same picture as you! Right, maybe, but its not entirely impossible to get the pictures you want. […]
People You Should Know : The Travelling Wāhine Katrina and Tamara
Gypsy’s, Intrepid, Wanderers, Nomads or maybe just slightly mad. Call them what you like these Travelling Wāhine go by the names of Katrina and Tamara and they are definitely making a name for themselves. After meeting these girls through Qantas, the pair set off to London to lead a life for the brave and fearless. With […]
48 Hours in Osaka, Japan
If you’re cabin crew then you’ll know how rare it is to get two nights anywhere, let alone two nights in Osaka. This felt like the perfect opportunity to bring Torrell on my trip so we could make the most of Osaka together! If you’re not cabin crew then this will be the perfect way […]
Our Wintervention Christchurch/Otautahi New Zealand
I’m about to share with you the perfect “wintervention” to give you a much-needed mid-winter pick me up! Let me help to turn your winter blues into winter WOOHOO’s. I’ve got four days off of work and while that may not seem like that much time, its more than enough for a quick getaway out […]