New Zealand: Man With a Van
My worries and fears about travelling in New Zealand seem trivial in the time of a global pandemic. I left home when the coronavirus was something to be cautious of. […]
Category Archives: New Zealand
New Zealand: Cape Reinga Road Trip
Before I had time to do any more than look at the used vehicle market, price myself out of everything I’d been dreaming of and begin to question again what […]
New Zealand: Impressions of Auckland
On the map, the city of Auckland looks small. I suppose this is because maps are small. You fold them up and put them in your pocket. You reduce the […]
New Zealand: Transition
“Good for you, all the best”, I’m told. “I’m so jealous”, they say. The message in general is positive. “You’re so brave, I could never do that”, is the one […]
Destination: New Zealand
To make hummus; blend two cans of chickpeas with several cloves of garlic, a sprinkle of cumin, a slosh of olive oil, a bit of tahini and a few grinds […]
New Zealand: Another Journey Ends
Our flights were hours apart, but we went to Auckland airport together. Four weeks together was long enough to remember what it’s like to be a family. Mum, Dad and […]
New Zealand: The Auckland Region
Time was running out, dragging enthusiasm kicking and screaming with it. We could have driven on to Auckland but the thought of finding parking for a camper van pushed us […]
New Zealand: Hobbiton
The entire journey from Christchurch until now I’ve been torn between homes to dinosaurs or the realms of elves, dwarves, orcs and goblins. The landscapes of New Zealand are without […]
New Zealand: Rotorua
The Craters of the Moon were just the first hint of the serious volcanic activity spread across the centre of New Zealand’s north island. Our nostrils were attacked with a […]
New Zealand: Lake Taupo & The Waikato Valley
After completing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the atmosphere in the van changed. I don’t think I was the only one who felt this way. We were making our way towards […]
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