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There's something deeply moving about returning to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) – where the scent of the Hauraki Gulf mingles with the urban energy of New...
There's something magical about Auckland that speaks to my strategic mind and luxury-seeking soul. Perhaps it's the juxtaposition of sophisticated urban elegance against New Zealand's...
While Mount Maunganui Beach rightfully claims its fame as Tauranga's crown jewel, my years exploring New Zealand's Bay of Plenty have revealed hidden coastal sanctuaries...
As someone who first fell in love with New Zealand during my MBA study abroad program, returning to Auckland's volcanic landscape feels like reconnecting with...
As someone who's balanced a medical career with global adventures for over two decades, I've discovered that Wellington offers the perfect blend of professional infrastructure...
When my daughter Maya first spotted the cardboard cathedral in Christchurch, her eyes widened with that familiar sparkle I've come to recognize as her 'science...
Standing atop Wellington's wind-swept ridgelines feels like discovering a secret world that exists just minutes from New Zealand's vibrant capital. During my recent week exploring...
There's something about Wellington's coastline that always feels like coming home. The way the wind whips your hair into impossible shapes, the salt spray that...
Returning to the city of my youth always feels like slipping into a comfortable pair of jeans – familiar yet somehow different each time. Christchurch...
When most travelers think of Rotorua, New Zealand, their minds immediately conjure images of bubbling mud pools and explosive geysers. As a research scientist who's...
There's something deeply liberating about exploring a city without the constraints of a vehicle. As someone who's managed hotels for decades, I've always found that...
The urban Pacific holds a special kind of magic that's uniquely challenging to capture. After years of photographing wildlife in their natural habitats, I've found...
There's something magical about experiencing a city through the eyes of those who call it home. During my third visit to Auckland—this time for a...
Standing atop Maungawhau/Mount Eden as the sun dips below Auckland's skyline, I'm struck by the surreal juxtaposition: a perfectly preserved volcanic crater in the heart...
After living in Wellington for over a decade, I've developed a deep appreciation for how this compact capital city wears its political history on its...
Wellington isn't just New Zealand's capital—it's a meteorological marvel where southerly Antarctic winds funnel through Cook Strait at velocities that would make most weather enthusiasts...
There's something magical about witnessing a child's eyes widen with wonder at the sight of snow-capped mountains reflected in crystal-clear waters. While Queenstown is renowned...
Growing up in Aotearoa, I've always found it funny how visitors rush through Auckland on their way to more 'scenic' parts of New Zealand. Little...
The wind whispers stories here. That's the first thing you notice about Wellington—how the gusts from Cook Strait sweep through the harbor city, carrying salt...
There's something magical about turning a corner in Wellington and coming face-to-face with a massive, vibrant mural that stops you in your tracks. That first...