Location: Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Sydney New South Wales, Australia Who wouldn’t want to meet a koala? I mean, come on! They must be the cuddliest looking animals on the planet! While it is now illegal in Sydney, NSW, to actually touch a koala without a licence (a koala touching licence! ha!), you can still Read More
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Just like Nemo, I found myself in Sydney, Australia the other day. When searching for flights between New Zealand and Southeast Asia, they all seemed to transit through Sydney, so I decided to spend a couple of nights in the city. I figured that I shouldn’t miss the opportunity Read More
Location: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park South Island, New Zealand If you were to do a Google image search of ‘New Zealand’, it’s inevitable that one of the top 5 photos that turn up is of Milford Sound. Often cited as one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, Milford Sound is located in Read More
Location: McKenzie Region, Canterbury South Island, New Zealand I was slowly making my way further south and knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to see Mt Cook, the country’s tallest peak. Situated in the McKenzie region, about halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown. I opted to explore this part of the country via an organized day Read More
Location: Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Queenstown was my last proper city-stay in New Zealand. Situated in the southern end of the country, the town is built around Queenstown Bay, an inlet in the Otago Region. It’s known for 2 staples: the Remarkables, the local mountain range and adventure sports. The Lonely Planet describes Queenstown Read More
Location: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Sometimes an experience is so grand, so moving, that words fail to express what you’re feeling.
Location: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Steps: 25,041 (how crazy is that?) Km walked: 10 km Km biked: 12 km Whenever I speak to someone back home about my time in New Zealand, inevitably the following questions comes up: Is New Zealand as beautiful as everyone says? Well, I’ll admit, I struggled with the answer. Read More
Location: Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand Steps: 22,415 (new personal best!) Km walked: 14.35 Ask anyone who’s traveled throughout New Zealand and they’re likely to all say the same thing: the south island is where it’s at! The north island, being closer to the equator and all, is full of beaches and Read More
Location: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua North Island, New Zealand No visit to Rotorua would have been complete without exploring what the city is known for: its thermal activity. And there is no better place to get your fill of it than at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland just outside the city. It’s full of bubbling mud pools, geysers, hot springs Read More
Location: Hobbiton Movie Set, Waikato region North Island, New Zealand Gandalf: I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone. Bilbo: I should think so—in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late Read More