One of the many reasons why Wellington is called the “coolest little capital in the world” is because of how walkable the city is. There are so many great walks around Wellington! I was impressed with how accessible so many hiking trails are from the city, and the vast amount […]
Swimming with whale sharks in Western Australia is one of those unforgettable experiences that you must do at least once in your lifetime. It is impossible to comprehend their size until you are in the water next to them. These gentle giants are the largest fish in the world, and […]
Most people know the Margaret River region in Western Australia for its legion of wineries, where you spend your days just hopping from wine tasting to wine tasting. But just in case you’re not a wine person (horrors, what are you doing down there then?) or you’ve been designated as […]
Located just under the New South Wales/Queensland border, this premier resort town is known for its spectacular beaches, surfing and the laid-back lifestyle of the locals, but I want to focus on the many great Byron Bay camping locations, from those right near the famous Byron Lighthouse to locations slightly […]
I fell in love with Hobart the minute I stepped foot in the Tasmanian capital. It was in June 2010, and I was about to embark on a 7-day organized tour across Tasmania. June means winter in Australia, but being Canadian, I found the weather to be just perfect for […]
If there’s one thing Australia has no shortage of, it’s glorious sandy beaches. Whether you’re in search of a quiet getaway or want to try your hand at surfing, you’ll find beaches to cater to every holiday whim. If your ideal beach getaway involves a buzz in the air and […]
If there is one palace that tops many a bucket list in the world, it might have to be New Zealand. Specifically, New Zealand’s South Island. Snow-capped mountains rub shoulders with icy glaciers that drop down into bright blue alpine lakes. Combined with every adventure sport imaginable, a growing wine […]
Australia is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. And with great cities like Sydney and Melbourne, and the ever famous Great Barrier Reef, it’s no wonder. But another reason why many travelers arrive en mass to this Southern continent is its very unique wildlife. With a population density of […]
In honor of “Blog for New Zealand,” which is an effort to get the word out via dozens of travel blogs that New Zealand is open for business after the latest massive earthquake in the Christchurch area, I thought I’d do a post highlighting some of the many great reasons […]
Quick post note — I think the last picture is the best, but had to put it down there so that the sidebar didn’t interfere. Hope you make it down to it. North of Auckland, New Zealand is an area of the country that does not get enough credit as […]
On the west side of the South Island of New Zealand are two glaciers (20 kms to the north lays Fox Glacier) that are unique in the world, in that they descend from the Southern Alps right down to almost sea level, and peter out in lush, warm, temperate rainforest at that level.
I was only in Kaikoura for a little more than 24 hours and had only one goal in this tiny village – to go on a whale watch trip and see at least one behemoth. The coast of Kaikoura is one of the unique areas (yes, another unique natural wonder in New Zealand) in the world…
