One of the unique opportunities on our Stray bus tour is an overnight stay with a Māori family. We eat local food, listen to traditional music, and learn about how they honor their culture on a daily basis. Continue reading
It’s raining in Rotorua but my friend Emma and I make the most of our visit to Hell’s Gate, a spa with mud baths located over a geothermal hot spot. Continue reading
Spotted cows, tricky fence crossings, natural hot springs, trivia night, random quotes, and FOOD lead his week’s highlights in miscellaneous photos. Continue reading
I wake up in time to watch “the first sunrise in the world” and then feed wild stingrays in the ocean, all before 7am. Continue reading
We visit the longest pier in the country and our bus driver jumps off to ride some impressive waves. Continue reading
My favorite hostels so far share three attributes: cozy decor, coastline views, and charming hosts. Continue reading
The locals call it crayfish; I call it lobster. Who cares, as long as it’s boiled and dipped in butter! Continue reading
Among the oddities of my East Cape trip, we encounter a lamb with two heads. And whatever you do, please do not disturb Conrad the Eel. Continue reading
Did you know that Ryan Gosling has a twin brother who rides horses in New Zealand? Me neither, until I meet our guide Chad at Blue Duck Station. Continue reading
An unexpected twist: our horseback riding tour turns into a mini kayak excursion. Lucky us! Continue reading