Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui, also know as “The Mount” to locals, is a popular beach town in the Bay of Plenty – just 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland and located on the stunning East Coast of the North Island. If you’re driving …
The Waiheke Island Guide
How lucky are people who live in Auckland? A 40-minute ferry ride from downtown and you’re on Waiheke Island. Just 93.2 square kilometres, Waiheke is known as a little Mediterranean jewel nestled in the Hauraki Gulf. A jewel that has …
Exploring the real Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings Locations in New Zealand
The Lord of The Rings trilogy documented this country in ways that I, even as a local, had never seen before. And since then I’ve become entirely captivated with finding and visiting these entrancing spots. The LOTR trilogy and The …
48 hours in Great Lake Taupo
Taupo is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes – it’s the epitome of what you’d expect to see when you think of New Zealand. Natural hot springs, gourmet restaurants, local friendliness and an abundance of activities make it one of my …
The Ultimate Christchurch Weekend Guide
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and an eclectic mix of historic elegance and contemporary culture. Christchurch’s energy is evident wherever you go. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with …
Hotspots of Hawke’s Bay
The Hawke’s Bay region is located on the Eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island and is home to some of the country’s best beaches, hikes, wineries and local produce. The area is known for its laid-back atmosphere, sunny weather …
Listopedia: Auckland’s Top Five Desserts
You might not associate Auckland with all things sweet and sugary, but that’s about to change. From supersized ice cream sandwiches to bespoke bombe alaska, check out our Listopedia of the best desserts around town. Click on the video above …
48 hours in Hoi An, Vietnam
If there is one place in the world that I’ve been to that most resembles a storybook town, Hoi An is it. Located on the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An is a charming, colourful, lively town that’s a must-visit …
Experience the Mekong Delta
Our trip to Vietnam wouldn’t have been complete without witnessing this major natural attraction, so we made sure to add in a couple of extra days in Ho Chi Minh just so we could spend some time exploring the Mekong …
Get up close to the Franz Josef Glacier
There’s no denying the South Island is one of the most beautiful parts of the world and while I may be a little bias, driving through my homeland’s Southern Alps region leaves me taken aback each and every time. I …