Sally Blyth
(She/Her)
- Writer and Creative
Auckland
As seen in:
Stuff.co.nz,
New Zealand Herald,
The Post (Wellington),
The Press (New Zealand),
The Waikato Times,
Destinations Magazine
Covers:
Travel, opinion, lifestyle, horse racing, community, creativity, humanities, events, personalities
Doesn't Cover:
Am open to most things but don't cover the realm of finance, business and economics.
Sally Blyth’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridWiltshire Connections
The Post (Wellington)
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An overnight mother/son getaway to Salisbury and Stonehenge.
Memorable Dining in Morocco
Stuff.co.nz
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A taste of Moroccan cuisine!
Journey through the heart of New South Wales by private train
New Zealand Herald
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Take it from a tour leader with years of train travel under her belt - a nostalgic rail ride through the heart of NSW is something quite special, writes...
Siena - Home of the Palio Horserace
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - Spring 2022
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An overview of the Palio Horserace, Siena's most important and historic event - the passionate locals, the preparation, the rivalry, the celebrations. This article outlines the background of this hectic spectacle that takes place amongst the magnificent medieval splendour of Siena, Italy.
HM Queen Elizabeth II - Racing's Greatest Patron
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - Spring 2022
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The world lost a long-serving monarch on 8th September 2022 - but the racing world lost its strongest advocate. A background of the Queen's lifelong involvement in "the Sport of Kings". (Pages 10/11).
Eight surprises from the Atlantic Road: Lisbon to Porto by car
New Zealand Herald
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Portugal's roads are considered to be among the best in the world, making it a wonderful destination for a self-drive holiday. There's no need to have a car while staying in Lisbon or Porto, as public transport is excellent and the hop-on hop-off bus is easy for sightseeing.
The NZ island getaway where you should prepare for the unexpected
New Zealand Herald
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The only certainty about a visit to the Chatham Islands is that everything changes - from weather to daily plans, from store hours to drink choices. The locals (population 600) are used to a way of life where planning has "maybe" and timing has "ish" added on.
Racing in the Chatham Islands (pp10/11)
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - May 2022
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Read about racing in the remote Chatham Islands (part of New Zealand). Surprising, it's the second-oldest racing club in NZ!
Merger Northern Racing Clubs
NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - January 2021
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An overview of the proposed merger of Auckland Racing Club (Ellerslie) and Counties Racing Club (Pukekohe). The vision is a vibrant and sustainable racing future in the Auckland region. (See page 12).
See also:
Article page 3 - about the late Wally O'Hearn, racing journalist.
Article page 15 - about Tony Lyndon, retired President of Hawkes Bay Owners Association
Racing This Time
NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - September 2020
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A new era of race day broadcasting (see page 15)
Ziggy - a brief overview of a luckless racing career
NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - April 2021
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The story of Ziggy - from racehorse to Sporthorse (See page 12)
Racing in the South Pacific
NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - November 2019
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A group of racehorse owners have fun in New Caledonia - sun, sand, beach and ... a night at the races. (See page 12)
Train Check: Sapsan high-speed train in Russia
New Zealand Herald
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Sally Blyth travels from Moscow to St Petersburg on the Sapsan High-Speed TrainThe train: A German-produced high-speed train run by Russian Railways, in operation since December 2009. "Sapsan" in Russian means peregrine falcon, supposedly the fastest animal on earth, hence the train's symbol of a red bird.
Ship Check: Cruising on the Amadeus Queen
New Zealand Herald
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Sailing from Budapest to Passau aboard the Amadeus Queen - Linz, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg. Superb!
Billed as their Classical Danube Cruise, it's an eight-day trip in a fabulous floating hotel with an excellent itinerary. We covered 893km and went through numerous locks along the way.
Russia Baltic Danube Cruise - Maher Escorted Tour 2019
blogspot.com
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Today we leave Poland. I have to say I have fallen for this country which has delighted and inspired me in so many ways. From the gorgeous lake district in the north to it's big cities; from it's complex history to its proud desire for a better future - it has captivated me more than I imagined it would.
Much Ado About Ellerslie
NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Bulletin - July 2019
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A look behind the scenes of the Pop-Up Globe Theatre at Ellerslie racecourse. (See page 10)