After our short stop in Hamilton, we headed a little ways further south to Taupō. This town and lake were recommended to us by a work colleague and it did not disappoint. Growing weary of our multiple one night stays, we opted to plant ourselves here for two nights to give us time to explore... Continue Reading →
10 Days In New Zealand – Hamilton Gardens
Well, it's been a long time since my last post. March was a crazy month and I'd be lying if I said it didn't get away from me. Time flies when you're having fun they say! Without further ado, let's get back into it! Halfway through our trip it was time to drive down from... Continue Reading →
10 Days In Auckland – Kaitaia and 90 Mile Beach
"I'm a big believer in winging it. I'm a big believer that you're never going to find perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one. Letting the happy accident happen is what a lot of vacation itineraries miss, I think, and I'm always trying to push... Continue Reading →
10 Days in Auckland – Auckland War memorial Museum
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” - Ernest Hemmingway Our first full day in Auckland we visited the Auckland War memorial Museum. As someone who takes a special interest in history there are two things that I will always try to hit depending on availability are... Continue Reading →
10 Days in New Zealand – Auckland
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain It's been a long 4 years sitting in one place.... Continue Reading →