An Australia and New Zealand itinerary is fun, but challenging, to plan. These are distant places to travel to if you are coming from Europe or the Americas. Also, the area offers an embarrassment of riches in terms of natural […]
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6 GREAT WINE REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AFRICA
The wine regions of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa came into their own a long time ago. They are now among the great wine regions of the world. With beautiful scenery, perfect weather, many local attractions and great wine, […]
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND: FROM EARTHQUAKE TO REBIRTH
My article on Christchurch first appeared in Universal Traveller, a Luxury Adventure Travel and Lifestyle online publication. The beautiful city of Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island endured a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on February 22, 2011. It demolished much of the […]
NEW ZEALAND’S ROUTE 6: THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP, PART TWO
About mid-way south on our road trip in New Zealand on route 6 from Greymouth to Queensland is Wanaka with its sparkling lake, funky shops and award-winning wineries. A great option for a lazy morning or afternoon in Wanaka is […]
NEW ZEALAND, ROUTE 6: THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP, PART ONE
As many have said and all who’ve been there know, New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Crystalline lakes reflect the sky like a polished mirror, lush green rainforests shimmer with dew, fur seals cavort on […]