Cook Islands: Rarotonga
When I hear New Zealand and “free association” in the same sentence, I think of many things: Flight of the … Continue reading Cook Islands: Rarotonga
Category: New Zealand
Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Like any habitual traveler, I crave sightseeing: graceful architecture, stirring historical sites, glorious mountains, striking wildlife (the usual … better … Continue reading Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Travel Musings 1: Humor on the Road
I have three months before my next trip, but I’ve been itching to keep the blog momentum going after last … Continue reading Travel Musings 1: Humor on the Road
Auckland, Waikehe, and Farewell: Lush Life
The past three weeks have been wonderful – a superb tour director, Tauck’s customary pampering, an intriguing itinerary, and an … Continue reading Auckland, Waikehe, and Farewell: Lush Life
Queenstown: Thrilled to Be Here, Literally
There are travel days, and then there are TRAVEL DAYS. Tuesday the 23rd was the lower-case variety: a three-hour bus … Continue reading Queenstown: Thrilled to Be Here, Literally
Te Anau and Milford Sounds: Of Worms, Waterfalls, and Wonder
As always, Mom was right. In my first post about this trip, I mentioned that my mother thought New Zealand … Continue reading Te Anau and Milford Sounds: Of Worms, Waterfalls, and Wonder
Marlborough (a/k/a I’ve Got a (Sauvignon) Blanc Space, Baby)
The Marlborough District, at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is home to many thousands of sheep and … Continue reading Marlborough (a/k/a I’ve Got a (Sauvignon) Blanc Space, Baby)
Wellington
New Zealand’s capital is nicknamed “windy Wellington,” which is true enough given its aeolian exuberance, but why harp on the … Continue reading Wellington
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