The Best Place to be in Milford Sound isn’t on a Boat
I was expecting to be bowled over by Milford Sound, but I wasn’t. The two-hour cruise should have been the […]
nature and wildlife
Te Anau Bird Sanctuary: Face-to-Face with the Takahe
The story of the takahe’s return from near-extinction is a remarkable one. This rare flightless bird was once widespread throughout […]
In the Footsteps of the Rose of Turaida
Some of Latvia‘s most famous tourist attractions are linked to the legend of a young maiden known as the Rose […]
How Climate Change Has Ruined NZ Glaciers for Everyone
There was a time not so long ago when you could climb glaciers in New Zealand for NZD120. No expensive […]
The Poor Knights Islands Made Me Wish I’d Learnt Diving
For 15 years, I dreamt about diving and exploring the ocean but never got round to learning it. I’d tell myself that […]
Dear Oamaru, It Wasn’t Your Fault
I really wanted to like Oamaru as much as my friend B did when she visited. It’s hard not to […]