33 articles tagged with new zealand
G'day adventure junkies! After five years of chasing thrills across six continents, I've finally found my adrenaline paradise – Wellington, New Zealand. Most travelers hit Auckland or Queenstown for their Kiwi adventure fix, leaving Welly criminally underrated. But trust this...
G'day, fellow budget wanderers! Last summer, I found myself with a cheeky weekend to spare while shooting wildlife in NZ's North Island. Instead of the usual tourist traps, I detoured to Palmerston North—a spot most travelers zoom past faster than...
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...
The world speaks in different frequencies. As someone who spends her life fine-tuning soundscapes, I've developed an ear for the subtle tones that define a place. When my theater acoustics work took me from the crystalline echoes of New Zealand's...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Wellington, the infamous wind tousled my hair as if to say *'Kia ora'* – welcome to New Zealand's capital. As someone who's navigated night patrols in Calgary's winters, I thought I knew...
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...
There's something utterly magical about hiking along the edge of a continent, where land meets the vast expanse of ocean. Wellington—New Zealand's compact, culture-rich capital—offers precisely this magic in abundance. As an urban planner, I'm typically drawn to clever city...
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...
Standing at the base of Franz Josef Glacier, my heart raced with a mixture of awe and anticipation. The ancient ice formation towered above me—a magnificent frozen river cascading down from the Southern Alps, its surface a mesmerizing labyrinth of...
G'day fellow wanderers! If you've been following my journey from the dusty caves of New Mexico to the sun-soaked shores of Australia, you know I'm always chasing that next off-the-beaten-path adventure. Well, mates, I've just returned from what might be...
When most travelers think of Queenstown, New Zealand, their minds immediately conjure images of bungee jumping, jet boating, and skiing down pristine slopes. But after three years of calling New Zealand home, I've discovered that the real magic of this...
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...
There's something about Auckland that reminds me of home—not Philadelphia where I currently live, but Halifax where I grew up. Maybe it's the harbor views or the way the city embraces both urban energy and natural wonder. But unlike my...
The first time I landed in Auckland, I expected just another big city—a brief stopover before heading to New Zealand's famed landscapes. How wonderfully wrong I was. Straddling two harbors with dormant volcanoes dotting its skyline, Auckland offers a photographer's...
