Alison Pickering 11/04/2024 Alison Pickering 11/04/2024

Exploring the Vibrant Streets of Lapu-Lapu City

A Taste of Filipino Culture! Jeepney rides, goat fights, bustling market stalls, and the aroma of delicious home-cooked Pinoy food—welcome to the heart of Lapu-Lapu City! Nestled on the picturesque Mactan Island in Cebu, this vibrant neighborhood offers a captivating blend of tradition, everyday life, and warm hospitality. As we step off the beaten path, we discover a world so different from our New Zealand home, yet undeniably invigorating.

Alison Pickering 26/06/2023 Alison Pickering 26/06/2023

Heard of a Teacup Chihuahua….

Ever heard of a Teacup Chihuahua? Well, what about a Martini Rottweiler?! Dr. Alison has a veterinary encounter with a not so friendly Rottweiler on the island of Vanuatu…. find out why he was a Martini Rottweiler!

Alison Pickering 19/06/2023 Alison Pickering 19/06/2023

Doktor Blong Dog

Working as a Veterinarian (doktor blong dog) in multicultural Vanuatu is guaranteed to provide all sorts of entertainment, especially given my French is rusty, my Chinese non-existent, and the local Ni Van staff were laughingly teaching me Bislama. I was the only vet on the island for three weeks, while the regular vets were on leave. As you can imagine I have many stories to tell about this adventure!

Alison Pickering 29/05/2019 Alison Pickering 29/05/2019

A Life Less Traveled

It all began with an Idea. A Dream of Escaping from the daily grind of exchanging hours for dollars, and the perpetual creep of expenses keeping in lock step with any salary increases. A Dream of being our own keepers, choosing when and where we want to work, on our own terms. And a Dream of a life of freedom to travel and live a life somehow less ordinary, less ‘normal’.