Tag: New Zealand

  • Mountain Pass Day Trip, NZ

    Mountain Pass Day Trip, NZ

    If you live near the ocean, it’s not common that you think about taking a day trip to a mountain pass.  However, if you’re in…

  • Fairlie (Relaxing), NZ

    Fairlie (Relaxing), NZ

    Just 188 km (117 mi) from Christchurch, New Zealand is the lovely little farming town of Fairlie.  It’s also on the Inland Scenic Route which connects…

  • Port Hills Adventure, NZ

    Port Hills Adventure, NZ

    If you ever visit Christchurch, New Zealand, you will no doubt notice the Southern Alps which make up the majority of the South Island. However,…

  • Coolest little capital in the world – Wellington, NZ

    Coolest little capital in the world – Wellington, NZ

    Wellington, New Zealand was named “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet in 2011.  I was just in Wellington for a conference last week,…

  • 2011 Rugby World Cup Event, New Zealand

    2011 Rugby World Cup Event, New Zealand

    In some parts of the world, the 2011 Rugby World Cup is the most significant sporting event for a span of four years, whereas in…