This is an encyclopaedia of sorts, an alphabet of things that a local (me!) thinks people should know to better understand not just the tourist sites, but also the culture of this beautiful country.
Category: New Zealand
Welcome to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud
Sometimes New Zealand can feel a million miles away. Wild, rugged & windswept full of glaciers and fjords, golden sand beaches and sprawling forests, everywhere you go the sound of abundant native birdlife.
It is a paradise, that’s for sure. But for me, it’s also home.
New Zealand is where I was born, where I was raised, and where I continue to return to each time my nomad life leads me back home to rest, recuperate and spend time with my family.
I love writing about New Zealand, and I love sharing insights into local life, Kiwi culture, local food, and travel tips to inspire you to hop over here for a visit sometime.
Read ahead for all of my posts about New Zealand life, culture, food, travel tips & itineraries.
New Zealand Wilderness: Exploring Lewis Pass & The Maruia Valley
Where the West Coast meets Canterbury lies alpine ranges, hikes, hot springs & old growth forest to explore in Lewis Pass & Maruia Valley.
Seven Unique Things to do in Christchurch this Winter
From cat cafés to saltwater hot pools – who knew there were so many things to do in Christchurch to keep you busy this winter (even when it’s raining!)