It was cold and raining the night I arrived in Christchurch in New Zealand. At around midnight I broke into jail. I was about to spend the night in a cell: the Christchurch Jailhouse hostel. The Jailhouse Accommodation used to be Addington Prison. From 1874 to 1999, it housed sentenced and remand prisoners from the Christchurch […]
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The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura: Meet Whales and Dolphins in the Wild
Known for its abundant marine life, Kaikoura is an essential New Zealand destination for animal lovers and its tourism is on the rise. In this South Island peninsula, you can get close to whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, in an ethical and respectful way. Here’s the lowdown on the best things to do in Kaikoura. […]
More Than Just A Glacier: Franz Josef Kayaking Bliss
It is said that Franz Josef receives more rain annually than the Amazon rainforest. But today the weather gods were feeling generous as the sun shone brightly in the cloudless azure blue sky. It was going to be a perfect day for my Franz Josef kayaking expedition. Franz Josef is a must-see stop on New Zealand‘s well-trodden tourist trail. […]
Cruising Down to the South Island
I woke up to the buzzing of my phone. After a bleary-eyed second, wondering who on earth would want to call me at 7.30 in the morning, it dawned on me. Yep, it was the ferry company in Wellington asking if I was ready to arrive for boarding, as the boat was about to leave. […]