I Had Breakfast at Seraphius Cafe on Queen Street
One morning in need of some serious fuel for breakfast and coffee, I found myself stumbling into Seraphius Cafe on Queen St. I was glad … 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.
The Gym at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
While I’m not typicaly a hit-the-gym-on-holiday type of person, sometimes if you’re only in a destination for a few days and your accommodation has a … Read more
Korean BBQ at Faro Auckland – We Grilled Our Own Dinner
Grilling is something we have done plenty of over the years, but grilling at our very own table? It is never tiresome. That’s what we … Read more
My Four Points by Sheraton Auckland Review
Recently I stayed for a couple of nights at Four Points by Sheraton in Auckland. It ended up being a pretty solid choice. It’s not … Read more
White + Wong’s Auckland: Bao, Siu Mai and Peking Duck
White + Wong’s in Auckland had been on my radar for some time. People was always talking about how good it was and saying it … Read more
Walking Up Maungawhau Mount Eden for the Crater and the City
In my time I’ve been up a couple of volcanic cones, but there’s something special about climbing one right in the middle of a city. … Read more
I Tried the Cantonese Food at A Bite of Guangzhou Auckland
A Bite of Guangzhou is Cantonese food in Auckland. A Bite of Guangzhou in Auckland was one of those place I’d heard about for some … Read more
My Walk Around Viaduct Harbour Auckland (Photos)
Viaduct Harbour: A Walk Around Auckland from Morning to Sunset Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour left me pretty charmed after a morning stroll. It’s got that relaxed, … Read more
One Tree Hill Auckland: The Obelisk, the Stump and the View
First things first: One Tree Hill no longer have a tree. It does have a stump, an obelisk, a lot of history, and one of … Read more
My Mercure Auckland Queen Street Review
When in Auckland, I stayed at the Mercure Auckland Queen Street and I have to say: it ended up being a pretty decent option if … Read more
Cornwall Park Auckland Has Cattle Grazing in the Middle of the City
Cornwall Park: Who knew there was working farmland in Auckland? I certainly didn’t, until I set out searching for a park and found it. Cattle … Read more