Gardens and Green Escapes: Nature’s Beauty in 10 Cities
As I pursued on exploring various countries and cities, my travels unveiled the beating heart of each metropolis. Amid bustling streets, verdant havens provide solace—a[…]
Five Days in Auckland and nearby areas
Five days. If you have only five days to spare in Auckland and you are visiting for the first time, what would you do? Time[…]
10 Things To Do in Rotorua, New Zealand
While you’ll never run out of attractions to see in Rotorua, you even have an endless list of activities to keep your active self preoccupied[…]
10 Things To Do in Auckland
So, I have detailed the various attractions in Auckland that we have visited. Now, I have put together a summary of 10 things you can[…]
Lakes and Redwoods of Rotorua
Apart from geysers, there’s more to see and explore in Rotorua, New Zealand. With about 18 lakes, a forest, several Maori villages, nearby dormant volcano,[…]
Geyser Watching at Te Puia, Rotorua: A Day Spent Well
Watching geysers and seeing them erupt are something I haven’t experienced before. I’m not sure if there’s one in the Philippines. I read there’s an[…]
Queen’s Day at Quay St, Wynyard Quarter and Queen St.
How fortunate are we to witness the Queen’s birthday celebration in Auckland, New Zealand while we were still there. In fact, it was the day[…]
Mission Bay and Devonport: Where the City Meets the Sea
Auckland is known as the City of Sails. Pictures of yachts and boats parked side by side are a common sight in this city. We[…]
Garden Hopping in Auckland
Auckland is a city that is full of open spaces and greens. Gardens and parks, which are often called domains, abound in this city. One[…]
First-time in Mt. Eden: A Lush Inactive Crater in Auckland
When we listed down the places we wanted to see in Auckland, Mt. Eden was among those that constantly popped out in our chats and[…]
Into the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Did you know that beneath the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand lies a hidden realm straight out of a fairytale? Welcome to the Waitomo Glowworm[…]
Hobbiton: A Journey to the Shire, The Land of Hobbits
Short as it may be, my five-day New Zealand trip has taken me to Middle Earth (Hobbiton), made popular in the novels and movies; the Living Earth[…]
First-time in Grand Windsor Hotel Auckland: Unparalleled Sophistication
When the shuttle service we took from the airport dropped us in front of our hotel, I admit I was a bit disoriented. The first[…]
Travel PAL and Fly to Auckland
It was a 12-hour flight from Manila to Auckland, New Zealand, including an hour of layover midway at Cairns, Australia. I’ve taken my window seat,[…]
Wonderful Trip to New Zealand
Never had I imagined I would travel to the land known for kiwis, Maoris and the Lord of the Rings all for free. It was[…]