Cornwall Park Auckland Has Cattle Grazing in the Middle of the City

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

I Went to Auckland Zoo to See a Kiwi and Found a Lot More

I Went to Auckland Zoo to See a Kiwi and Found a Lot More

This is Auckland Zoo. The main reason I visited the zoo was that I wanted to see a kiwi. It’s the national bird of New … Read more

My MOTAT Review - Trams, Planes and a Beam Engine From 1877

My MOTAT Review – Trams, Planes and a Beam Engine From 1877

The Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) is a fascinating place. I spent a very interesting morning there. To be honest, it ended up being … Read more

Auckland War Memorial Museum: I Spent Half a Day Here and Still Didn't Finish

Auckland War Memorial Museum: I Spent Half a Day Here and Still Didn’t Finish

Visiting the Auckland War Memorial Museum The museum itself is huge. Three level are filled with natural history specimens worthy of any Victorian cabinet of … Read more

Sichuan Hotpot at Da Long Yi Auckland (Photos)

Sichuan Hotpot at Da Long Yi Auckland (Photos)

Da Long Yi had been waiting for the right moment, and I’d had enough of my Auckland Sichuan hotpot dreams so I gave them the … Read more

My Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Review

My Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Review

When I visited New Zealand recently, I stayed at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland and thought it might be good to share what it was … Read more

Going Up the Sky Tower for a Look at All of Auckland

Going Up the Sky Tower for a Look at All of Auckland

The Sky Tower in Auckland was one of those places where I didn’t know exactly what to expect. Sure, it’s one of those big tourist … Read more

The New Zealand Wildlife I Actually Saw on the South Island

The New Zealand Wildlife I Actually Saw on the South Island

The New Zealand Wildlife I Actualy Saw on the South Island Truth be told, I visited the South Island of New Zealand for the scenery. … Read more

What I Learned About Driving in New Zealand on a South Island Road Trip

What I Learned About Driving in New Zealand on a South Island Road Trip

I learned some lessons from my South Island road trip driving in New Zealand. New Zealands South Island is one place you can drive forever; … Read more

Every New Zealand Lake I Stopped At on the South Island

Every New Zealand Lake I Stopped At on the South Island

I drove around the South Island for a week for my own sake. And to be honest, it became quite the lake tour. There was … Read more

Why I'd Visit New Zealand in Winter Again

Why I’d Visit New Zealand in Winter Again

Okay, confession time: winter in New Zealand wasn’t near the top of my list initially. It’s summer when most people go; I can see why, … Read more