A Home Free Global Life
Auckland is often treated as a mere gateway to the rest of New Zealand but where else can you grab a flat white at 9am, hike to the rim of 20,000 year-old volcano by noon, and be sipping a Syrah on a vineyard-covered island by sunset. This city of 1.8 million is squeezed onto a narrow strip of land Read more
Bali is world famous for its volcanic mountains, emerald rice terraces and stunning coral reefs. What sets Bali apart from other Indonesian islands is its deeply rooted Hindu culture, in the heart of a Muslim nation. On every doorstep you will see Canang Sari, small handmade palm-leaf baskets, overflowing with marigolds and smoldering incense. Read more
The second half of our stay in Kuala Lumpur began by welcoming in 2026. Normally we do not bother staying up until midnight because we are usually by ourselves, but this year we spent the evening with friends and midnight rolled around before we knew it. Our evening started at the 7Ate9 Food Market a short walk from our apartment. Read more