A love affair begins…

I am lucky enough to find myself right now living in the Kingdom of Tonga.  Why do I consider myself lucky? Well, it's close to NZ, only a 2.5hr flight away from the place I call home,  I am also able to live and work in a country that is a part of me through the heritage of one of my parents, not to mention Tonga is also home to some of the most amazing beaches and swimming spots you can find in the Pacific - and yes, maybe even in the World.

When I am thinking about the best holiday destinations, or if I am hunting for a place to live, the criteria can generall be distilled down to a couple of things - crystal clear waters, amazing tropical heat, of course and near the very top of that list is having good places to eat nearby and knowing how to get their fast.   But the thing about travelling to a new country, is unless you have a local or a friend to parade you around their favourite haunts, the best of the best scenic spots, and of course to the ultimate eating spots, it can be hard going finding exactly what you are after - even if you don't quite know that is.

So, let me be that "friend", and I'll take you on a little tour of some of my favourite, and maybe not-so-favourite places to eat, and show you a snapshot of the amazing produce and ingredients that you can find right here in the Kingdom, and of course a selection of the most mind-blowingly (yes, for the purposes of this blog, it's a word!) tasty local delights!

I hope you enjoy x