It’s true, Wellington is “so fresh and so clean ”, with a smile on every corner, and it feels unnaturally safe. All of this is very true, but there is a vibrant energy here in Wellington Justin failed to mention. All it takes is a sunny day and the city comes alive with people and [...] [...more]
Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, is the second largest city in the country with a population of roughly 500,000. Although small in population, you may do well to remember that 1 in 4 Kiwis live in the Wellington area. Regardless, Welli is, by definition a city. It possess large buildings, a public transportation [...] [...more]
I am addicted to the internet. I am not a facebook junkie or a social networking enthusiast, but I like to read the news, and to research current and future destinations. I grew up with the internet and it is difficult for me to imagine how people traveled without it. I like that I can [...] [...more]
Today I ventured into Wellington’s theater district in an attempt to scout what shows are worth seeing. After looking through several of the 2009 Season brochures and pamphlets, published by a dozen theaters or so, I found several that grabbed my interest. I think one of the best ways to select a live performance in [...] [...more]
Upon arriving to Wellington, after the 3 hour ferry from the South Island, we discovered that this weekend is the busiest weekend of the year. All of Wellington is currently decked out in some of the strangest costumes I have ever seen in my life and it’s all in the name of Rugby. This weekend [...] [...more]
A few months ago, we published a checklist for finding a good, or at least acceptable, hostels. Although helpful, this list fails to differentiate between a good hostel and a great hostel. To be fair, all that can be expected of a typical hostel is cleanliness, specifically in regards to the beds, kitchen(s) and bathrooms. [...] [...more]
How can I travel and find the best experience possible? It’s not about the sights, monuments, landscapes, and museums. Travel is about people. Meet the right people and you will have the right experiences. After spending a day in Nelson, it was clear to us that we had discovered our favorite place in the South [...] [...more]
First off, sandflies in New Zealand are not actually sandflies. Rather, these pesky little bugs are female black flies more thirsty for blood that a dehydrated vampire. If you plan on going outside, or opening a window, in the Westland region of New Zealand’s South Island, you will encounter sandflies. True, they are more prevalent [...] [...more]
After enjoying a sunny day of tramping (hiking) and geo caching around Fox Glacier, Justin and I woke up to find a drizzly and overcast day. Although a bit discouraged, we ate breakfast and headed over to meet our Ice Climbing Guide. Only after we were 100% geared up (ice boots, pants, jacket, helmet, gloves, [...] [...more]
There are only two reasons to travel to the Central Otago Region: Adventure Sports (bungee jumping, canyoning, paragliding, ect.) and Vineyards. I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie but I can find most of the Queenstown area adventure sports in Colorado. Vineyards on the other hand are always a one of a kind experience. [...] [...more]
