Nelson for a Night
My bus tour doesn’t stop in the charming town of Nelson, but fellow travelers have advised me it’s well worth exploring. So I hop off the bus! Continue reading
My bus tour doesn’t stop in the charming town of Nelson, but fellow travelers have advised me it’s well worth exploring. So I hop off the bus! Continue reading
Time to bid adieu to the North Island! We embark on a scenic ferry ride from Wellington to Picton. Continue reading
I only have a few hours in Wellington, so the plan is to climb up high and scout out where to visit when I return for an extended stay in three weeks. Continue reading
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
An unexpected twist: our horseback riding tour turns into a mini kayak excursion. Lucky us! Continue reading
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
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
The locals call it crayfish; I call it lobster. Who cares, as long as it’s boiled and dipped in butter! Continue reading
My favorite hostels so far share three attributes: cozy decor, coastline views, and charming hosts. Continue reading
We visit the longest pier in the country and our bus driver jumps off to ride some impressive waves. Continue reading