On our way from Auckland to the Waitomo Caves, we made a quick stop at a McDonalds in Otorohanga at around 8 am. Leaving early without coffee had made it a necessity to stop somewhere for our caffeine fix. I was certainly feeling happier as I left McDonalds with my McCafe black coffee and hash ... Read More about Road Trip to Discovering Kiwiana in New Zealand
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland of North Island New Zealand
I sat on a bench in the second row close to Lady Knox Geyser for I didn’t want to miss a thing. It was 9:45 a.m. and eruption was scheduled to happen at 10:15 a.m. I had no knowledge of Wai-O-Tapu prior to visiting, which is a good thing, sometimes. As I sat and stared at the greyish triangular ... Read More about Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland of North Island New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Where Fantasy Meets Reality
Tolkien imagined it, Sir Peter Jackson captured it, and we got to experience it. Whether you are a fan of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (LOTR) or a clueless visitor, Hobbiton is sure to captivate you. It’s hard to believe only two decades ago, during the pre-Hobbit and LOTR craze days, my ... Read More about Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Where Fantasy Meets Reality
Deep Creek Brews and Eats: Auckland’s Craft Beer and Barbecue Joint in Browns Bay
Usually, when Mark recommends beer or wine, I pay attention. And when his wife, Karen described the menu, and that she had been to the same restaurant over 10 times in the last year, I began to drool. When they agreed that the beer and food were the driving factors in them visiting the restaurant ... Read More about Deep Creek Brews and Eats: Auckland’s Craft Beer and Barbecue Joint in Browns Bay
32 Photos of Auckland Through the Eyes of Locals
In the late 80s I would consider New Zealand as one of the most isolated countries in the world. But not anymore. This is a personal journey back to Auckland, the city I lived and worked in for three and a half years when I was in my 20s. I felt a tinge of sadness as I was driven around ... Read More about 32 Photos of Auckland Through the Eyes of Locals
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