The first time I went shopping in Rotorua, I ended up in a store where everything seemed either overpriced or out of stock. My next stop was a charming artisanal
They say that the journey is half the adventure, but try telling that to someone who’s just spent five hours lost on one of Te Anau’s lesser-known hiking trails. It’s
Last summer, I booked what was advertised as a “luxury” weekend escape in Rotorua. I was expecting out-of-this-world views, plush bedding, and spa-like bathrooms. Instead, I got a room that
The first time I arrived in Blenheim, I hadn’t planned a single thing to do. It was a spur-of-the-moment trip, driven by a desire to escape the usual hustle and
I remember my first walk in Rotorua vividly—and not for the best reasons. I had underestimated the sulphur smell that permeated the area and embarked on the trail unprepared for
Ever tried to make a budget stretch only to end up eating instant noodles for every meal? That’s exactly what happened to me when I first visited Rotorua. On my
If I’m being honest, I didn’t have much of a plan the first time I took my family to Rotorua. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment trips that seemed like
Café lovers are a special breed of humans. We’ll brave any weather, any waiting line, for that perfect brew that makes the world seem right. Speaking for myself, I’ve always
My friends still tease me about “The Great Spinout of 2019.” I boasted about my supposed karting prowess despite having not driven a kart since high school only to end
I never seem to relax during vacations. Even when my family booked a trip to Rotorua for the holidays, relaxing was the only thing on my schedule. Still, life had