Temples and tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka
One of the benefits of working in Saudi Arabia is the easy access to other parts of the world, writes former Otago man Peter Heron as he travels around vibrant and colourful Sri Lanka.
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Impact of Christchurch attacks felt by expats in Mid East
Impact of Christchurch attacks felt by expats in Mid East
Being in the Middle East during the awful event in Christchurch where fifty New Zealanders lost their lives, has been a sobering experience and the reaction from locals has been heartfelt, writes former Otago man Peter Heron.
The 'dessert' road to Bahrain
The 'dessert' road to Bahrain
While Aucklanders may visit the island of Waiheke for a break from city life, people in Riyadh go a mere 500 kilometres to the island nation of Bahrain, writes Peter Heron.
Curling in the Kingdom
Curling in the Kingdom
Tucked away in a corner of one of Riyadh's many malls you can find a frozen oasis where once a fortnight you will hear the clunk of stones and the swish of brooms on ice, writes former Otago man Peter Heron.
It's a dog's life in the desert
It's a dog's life in the desert
In the Middle East children are taught to fear dogs as they may carry diseases and many are feral. Former Otago man Pete Heron writes about navigating being a dog owner in the Mid East after getting a schitzu-terrier.
Slopestyle the sandy Saudi way
Slopestyle the sandy Saudi way
Not quite the mountains at Cardrona, former Central Otago man Pete Heron takes to the sandy slopes of Saudi Arabia with his family.
An adventure into Arabia's maze-like markets
An adventure into Arabia's maze-like markets
Former Otago man Peter Heron journeys into the sights, smells and colours of Saudi souks in Riyadh where bartering is a skill and roaming through the stalls at night is an adventure in itself.
Journeying to the edge of the world
Journeying to the edge of the world
Former Otago man Peter Heron journeys to see the amazing sites at Jebel Tuwaiq, also known as The Edge of the World, in Saudi Arabia, and finds not even the Mid-East's rugged scenery has escaped the world's litter woes.
High flying with Saudi hunting falcons
High flying with Saudi hunting falcons
Like us Southerners, Saudi Arabians enjoy hunting, but rather than pig dogs they use high-priced falcons, writes former Otago man Peter Heron.
Not your average A&P show
Not your average A&P show
In Central Otago the A&P show is one of the highlights of the year. In Saudi Arabia, the equivalent of this is the annual camel festival with its highlight, ‘The Camel Beauty Contest”, writes former Otago man Peter Heron.
The best gift a girl could ask for
The best gift a girl could ask for
Jewellery is up there as one of the best gifts ever!
Introducing Mickey Loves Mallory
Introducing Mickey Loves Mallory
Introducing again, but in a different way, my clever friend Cherry Hart. In a post earlier this year I featured her as a fashion zine creator, however this time I'm focusing on this multi-talented women's clothing label-Mickey Loves Mallory.
What Gracie wore
What Gracie wore
What Gracie from Factorie likes to wear...
A sunny disposition
A sunny disposition
Wearing yellow makes you mellow.
Am I pretty? Yes I am!
Am I pretty? Yes I am!
I'm getting extremely tired/infuriated with society's unrealistic expectations around female beauty. Three local women talk candidly about their bodies and perceptions of beauty, writes Amy Parsons-King.
Introducing Jojo Ross
Introducing Jojo Ross
I remember Jojo Ross from when she lived in Dunedin, with her icy blonde hair, and progressive style she was always intriguing, writes Amy Parsons-King.
Morning routine
Morning routine
I asked three successful, smart, honest local women to share with us their perceptions of success and their morning routines . . .
It's cool Gingham
It's cool Gingham
Gingham is literally everywhere this season!
What Kami wore
What Kami wore
Kami, the assistant manager of Mi Piaci who's into body positivity, '90s fashion and is a huge fan of denim, shares with us her favourite items from Meridian Mall this season, and gives us insight in what she loves to wear.,
I make a statement with earrings
I make a statement with earrings
Other than hanging up on people (which I only do in extreme circumstances I like to communicate through what I wear. An example of this is when I wear 'statement earrings'.