Vlog: https://youtu.be/x-3TdNRSni8 After 5 Days in New Zealand's North Island, the three hour InterIslander ferry to the South was errr - bumpy, windy and very choppy! But nothing a glass of Vino can't solve for - we arrived safe, sound and excited! New Zealand's South Island is considered to be one of the most beautiful... Continue Reading →
24 hours in Christchurch New Zealand Recommendations
After Christchurch's two consecutive earthquakes hit global news headlines back in 2010 and 2011, locals urged us to stop over and witness the great efforts that have been put into restoring the city as well as see how much there is still left to do. We weren't really sure what to expect having not seen... Continue Reading →
Wine Tasting For Dummies
Right so we're in Marlborough, the wine capital of New Zealand where you can drive through through 24 thousand hectors of grapes (75% of New Zealand's wine production). This is apparently a relatively new phenomenon that kicked off in the 1970s after an increase of immigration, wine enthusiasts and a few clever entrepreneurs. Before this,... Continue Reading →
50 Shades of Green – New Zealand North Island Road Trip
Vlog link: https://youtu.be/5ePoNuhN7W4 Our very first feeling coming from the UK to New Zealand's North Island was - imagine you're on the upper left room of a Cluedo board (aka the UK), and you use the secret passage to teleport to the bottom right room of the board (aka NZ). There is a strong sense... Continue Reading →
24 hours in Auckland City
As soon as we arrived in Auckland, every recommendation seemed to involve leaving the city in some shape or form. The top post when you Google the city is Day Trips from Auckland. However, with just 24 hours here (including sleeping time), there was limited time to venture too far out. Also, as we both love... Continue Reading →