The first time I hiked in Queenstown, I quickly discovered that altitude was no friend of mine. Twenty minutes in, my lungs were waging a rebellion against the altitude, and
You know that feeling when you’re in a new place on holiday and suddenly realise you’ve run out of your favourite munchies? That was my first time in Queenstown. My
Almost everyone has had at least one bad bar experience. Mine was when I entered a bar, and the smell of stale beer hit my friends and me like a
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
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a bar that looked like it had seen better days. The neon sign flickered ominously, but I still took a chance and ordered
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