19 articles tagged with auckland
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 Zealand's largest city. Having grown up just south in Hamilton, Auckland was always our big-city...
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 raw natural beauty—a contrast I've found myself drawn to repeatedly over the years. After my...
As someone who has spent equal parts of my life with my feet in academic lecture halls and my head in the clouds (quite literally, while paragliding), I've developed a unique perspective on urban environments. My research on forest ecosystems...
The Pacific Ocean has always spoken to me in a language of its own—a whispered invitation carried on salt-laden breezes. This summer, I surrendered to its call, embarking on a month-long odyssey that spanned two hemispheres and two remarkable coastal...
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 that cities along the Pacific Rim offer a similar thrill—they're living organisms with rhythms, patterns,...
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 conference on sustainable tourism practices—I made a conscious decision to venture beyond the Sky Tower...
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 of New Zealand's largest city. The golden hour light traces the undulating rim, creating a...
There's something about islands that speaks to my detective's soul. Perhaps it's the defined boundaries, the clear delineation between one world and another. After fifteen years investigating homicide cases in Santa Ana, I've developed an appreciation for spaces that offer...
When my manufacturing firm sent me to Auckland for a week-long conference, I immediately spotted an opportunity. Between morning meetings and evening networking events, I discovered that New Zealand's largest city sits atop a volcanic field containing 48 ancient cones—each...
When you've spent years designing dream weddings in spectacular locations, you develop a sixth sense for spaces that transform an ordinary stay into something magical. Living in Auckland these past three years has given me the perfect base to explore...
There's something about Auckland that reminds me of my daughter's cricket matches—seemingly straightforward from a distance but revealing layers of intricate strategy and unexpected beauty when you look closer. *Kia ora* from New Zealand's largest city, where I've spent the...
Standing atop Maungawhau/Mount Eden, I felt a peculiar scientific thrill—beneath my hiking boots lay the remnants of explosive geological forces that shaped Auckland's distinctive landscape. As both a research scientist and mindful traveler, I've found that New Zealand's largest city...
The morning light danced across Auckland's harbor as I stood atop the Sky Tower, heart thundering against my ribs, contemplating the 192-meter plunge before me. Having traversed coastlines from Phuket to Positano over the decades, I'd somehow convinced myself that...
As I gazed across Auckland's skyline from atop Mount Eden last fall, I couldn't help but marvel at how this bustling metropolis is built upon a volcanic field containing over 50 ancient volcanoes. Having squeezed in this hike between business...
There's something rather special about returning to your homeland as a visitor. After 15 years in the UK, coming back to Auckland feels like rediscovering an old friend who's had quite the glow-up. The City of Sails has transformed into...
