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Best Things to do in Akaroa, New Zealand

Rolling hills surround a coastal town with houses scattered along the shoreline and hills, a calm bay, and boats on the water. Overcast sky adds a muted light to the scene.

Our cruise itinerary listed a stop in Christchurch, and I was excited to spend a …

Best Things to do in Dunedin New Zealand

The ticket and information counter inside Dunedin Railway Station, featuring decorative archways, tiled walls, and an ornate stairway leading upstairs.

My recent visit to New Zealand included a short stop in Dunedin. We only had …

Things to do on Stewart Island, New Zealand

A pink upright lupin flower in front of a beach on Stewart Island

A few years ago a group of my friends spent a few days on Stewart …

Finding the Best Dunedin Street Art

Mural of a giant bearded man wearing a striped outfit, floating among whimsical clouds and playing a guitar, on an urban building wall in Dunedin Street Art.

Did you know Dunedin Street Art was a thing? If you’re visiting Dunedin and keen …

My Favourite Things about New Zealand

A lush, green field with grazing sheep in the foreground, bordered by trees and a tall hedge, with snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

This is a series of posts sharing what I liked best about the countries I …