Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Is the Most Colourful Place I’ve Walked Through
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua was the strangest place I have walked through yet, and the first where it seemed as if the earth itself … Read more
North Island
Travel guides and first-hand stories from New Zealand’s North Island — home to geothermal wonders, Māori culture, volcanic lakes and the country’s biggest cities. Browse my posts on Auckland, Rotorua, Taupō and more.
I Finally Walked Through Hobbiton and It Was Worth It
For years, I had been putting off going to Hobbiton. It seemed like it might be to touristy. I also thought that walking around on … Read more
My Pullman Rotorua Review
My stay at the Pullman Rotorua was one of those stays where everything just works. It is located centrally in town. It’s far enough from … Read more
Biang Biang Noodles at Chef Wang Auckland
For weeks now, I’d been craving some good old-fashioned hand-pulled noodles. A friend directed me towards Chef Wang in Auckland; it’s one of those place … Read more
A Bubbling Stone Pot at BannSang Korean Restaurant Auckland
Recently I’d been hankering for some good old fashioned Korean comfort food. I had heard that BannSang in Auckland has just the sort of home-style … Read more
Giapo Auckland: This Isn’t Really Ice Cream Anymore
Before I even walked through the doors, I had heard about Giapo… And truth be told, I didn’t really know what to expect. Gourmet? Artisan? … Read more
Sichuan Clay Pot Noodles at Eden Noodles Ponsonby
For weeks, I’d had a hankering for some authentic Sichuan-style clay pot noodles, you know, ones that come sizzling onto your table, still steaming from … Read more
Hand-Pulled Lanzhou Beef Noodles at Mulan No.1 Auckland
It’s taken some time but I’ve finaly found some good hand-pulled noodles in Auckland. Mulan No. 1 is located in an arcade off main drag … Read more
I Had Lunch at Cornwall Park Cafe After the Walk
Cornwall Park, Auckland This is one of those walks where you set out for an hour but end up spending a couple of hours in … Read more
Belgian Food and Seafood Platter at The Occidental Auckland
The Occidental in Auckland has been on my ‘to-visit’ list for ages. Everyone was raving about it, from the proper moules-frites to the great selection … Read more
Columbus Coffee Auckland: Eggs Benedict and a Flat White
With no higher ambitions than having a good cup of coffee (a proper flat white) and a nice breakfast I ducked into Columbus Coffee in … Read more