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House of Travel Merivale Travel Stories

Postcard from Samoa

What a fantastic place to visit for a family holiday. Cute villages with friendly locals always ready with a smile and wave.

Postcard from Tuscany

Ciao! Who doesn't love Italy?! A wonderful country to visit. So much to see and do...

Postcards from Japan

In June 2019 I was invited to go on a Wendy Wu educational to Japan which was just wonderful! We started in Tokyo which was a little crazy and then made our way to Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Koyasan before a short stop on Osaka on return to Tokyo. 

Postcards from Bali

A holiday to Bali was in need to farewell a cold Christchurch Winter. 10 Nights was a great amount of time away, split between Ubud and Nusa Dua.

Postcards from Samoa

A return to Samoa in June 2019 was for a different type of trip - this time for a family holiday with a 9 month baby in tow!

Postcard from Fiji

Bula, come to Fiji! I love Fiji and have been there many times over the years and have pretty much been to most of the main touristy areas and stayed in lots of different resorts.