Skiing on Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand
Skiing on Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand’s magnificent snow country offers a refreshing break from the day-to-day humdrum of backing life.
Hiking Around Taupo, New Zealand
Taupo is surrounded by dozens of hiking trails leading into the hills or along the river. Avid walkers and hikers frequent these trails morning through dusk, and I just may have covered all of them during my stay in Taupo. My favorite hike followed a winding trail to...
The Beauty of Taupo, New Zealand
For the History Buffs – Since Captain Cook brought the first sheep into New Zealand in 1773, the sheep population has grown to over 40 million. That represents twelve sheep for every person living in tiny New Zealand. However, although a large percentage of New...
Seal Colony at Red Rocks Reserve, Wellington
The Wellington countryside was used in many scenes of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Easy to see why with all the rocky cliffsides and lush meadows. For keen LOTR fans, there are plenty of tours and activites for all levels of hobbit lovers, including a $150 tour...
Best of Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is a beautiful city, and once you acclimate to the gale-force winds blowing in from the south pier, there are plenty of things to fill up your days. After catching up on some much needed Z’s following my overnight bus ride from Auckland, I grabbed a...Overnight Bus Rides: Good, Bad, and Ugly
As a world-traveling vagabond, I’m accustomed to various types of transportation. Whether it’s a tuk-tuk in downtown Bangkok, a friendly donkey in the countryside of Laos, a rickshaw in India’s dusty streets, or a backseat on a rusty, squeaky moped....
