There are plenty of pretty places to visit in and around Auckland in New Zealand. One of the first I checked out was Devonport, a 10 minute ferry ride from Auckland’s central business district (CBD). Read on to discover the most delightful things to do in Devonport. Stepping back in time Arriving in this coastal village […]
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This is the Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Auckland
New Zealand’s sprawling city of Auckland is often the entry point for people visiting the country. While it is seen by locals as different from the rest of New Zealand — and I would highly advocate a tour around the North Island and South Island to find out why — I spent several months living […]
Putting Down Roots Somewhere New
Here I am, a month into my stay in New Zealand. Writing this blog post from the garden of our hostel in the balmy 14 degree winter sunshine. Not bad at all. I have been reflecting on how sad I was to leave Asia… In fact, I haven’t at all, because I have been too […]
Welcome to New Zealand
Today I climbed Mount Eden and looked over Auckland, the city where I have been living for the last two weeks. The first time I admired the view from this dormant volcano – the highest natural point in the area – was my first day in New Zealand. I’d had little idea what to expect. This time, I was ready for […]