Wrapping up the North Island
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A natural hot stream, bubbling mud pools, and our arrival at Blue Duck Station — this wraps up my final days on the North Island… for now. Continue reading
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Kayaking at Blue Duck Station
An unexpected twist: our horseback riding tour turns into a mini kayak excursion. Lucky us! Continue reading
Horseback Riding at Blue Duck Station
Did you know that Ryan Gosling has a twin brother who rides horses in New Zealand? Me neither, until I meet our guide Chad at Blue Duck Station. Continue reading
Odds & Ends from the East Cape
Among the oddities of my East Cape trip, we encounter a lamb with two heads. And whatever you do, please do not disturb Conrad the Eel. Continue reading
From Trap to Table: A Lobster Feast
The locals call it crayfish; I call it lobster. Who cares, as long as it’s boiled and dipped in butter! Continue reading
Two of My Favorite Hostels (So Far)
My favorite hostels so far share three attributes: cozy decor, coastline views, and charming hosts. Continue reading
The Longest Pier in New Zealand
We visit the longest pier in the country and our bus driver jumps off to ride some impressive waves. Continue reading
Feeding Stingrays in Gisbourne
I wake up in time to watch “the first sunrise in the world” and then feed wild stingrays in the ocean, all before 7am. Continue reading
Never Take a Sleeping Pill and a Laxative on the Same Night, and Other Lessons of the Week
Spotted cows, tricky fence crossings, natural hot springs, trivia night, random quotes, and FOOD lead his week’s highlights in miscellaneous photos. Continue reading
Mud Baths and Spa at Hell’s Gate
It’s raining in Rotorua but my friend Emma and I make the most of our visit to Hell’s Gate, a spa with mud baths located over a geothermal hot spot. Continue reading