I asked where your favourite hot chocolate in New Zealand was… and a lot of you said Scopa in Wellington. So I came to try it. Scopa Pizzeria is well known for their hot chocolate and I can see why. It arrives with thick chocolate, cream and chocolate pieces on top. When you mix everything to

I just discovered the best empanadas in Ashburton. There’s a small cart called Cafe Tango outside the Ashburton Clock Tower. The empanada was packed with mince and had so much depth of flavour. You can tell it’s made properly. I also grabbed a mocha which was great too. If you’re driving t

HI! I’m Alexandra 🌸 I love discovering little things that make life feel better, more interesting, or more beautiful. Here you’ll find 💄 beauty finds ☕ everyday life ✈️ travel 🎥 mini vlogs 📚 little discoveries Think of this space as a collection of things I’m trying, testing, loving a

The Best Pie in New Zealand: Fat Bastard Pies, Invercargill I’m on a mission to find the absolute best Steak & Cheese pie in NZ, and everyone told me I had to stop in Invercargill for this one. The Verdict: This pie is massive. We’re talking high-quality chunky steak and the perfect chees

I’ve tested a lot of toners for blonde hair, and Evo Fabuloso is the one I keep repurchasing. Most purple products leave my hair dry or patchy, but this one deposits tone while conditioning, so it cools brassiness without wrecking the texture. I use it whenever my blonde starts looking warm or d

Stop searching. I’ve tried them all, and nothing touches She Universe at Riverside Market. It’s not just a drink; it’s an entire personality trait at this point. If you like yours thin and powdery, keep walking. This is for the real ones—thick, velvety, and dangerously rich. 🍫✨ 📍 Riversid

Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, Central Otago (NZ) has the famous “Loo With A View” bathrooms. One-way glass so you can see the racetrack view, but people outside can’t see in. Weirdly brilliant and 100% worth filming. South Island road trip stop I’ll never forget. ⭐️Overall rating: 5/