New Zealand

Base jumping from their tops would give vistors to these towering giants a whole new appreciation for the towering heights to which California Redwoods grow. New Zealand holidays are a great choice for adventure types.  While traveling in New Zealand we were introduced to all sorts of

Balaton Crepes On our last morning in New Zealand we rode the Queenstown gondola up to some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.  After our visit, we stopped in at Balaton Crepes for a quick lunch before heading to the airport.  This funky little outdoor crepe place was rig

Colorful decor and a lively atmosphere make for great family dining or a meal out with a group of friends at Fishbone Bar & Grill, Queenstown, New Zealand Our last dinner in New Zealand we ate at the Fishbone Grill, right in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand.  The restaurant is

Outside New World – a large chain of supermarkets in New Zealand As we traveled through New Zealand for three weeks, we learned some things we hope will help you with your travel plans. We found grocery stores everywhere.  We never had to go out of our way to find one along

Traveling to New Zealand with baby/toddler/kids in tow?  Here are some tips to help! GENERAL TIPS: One of New Zealand’s excellent playgrounds for kids. We found one in literally every place we visited. New Zealand is an incredibly child/family-friendly destination.  We found cha

A cornucopia of choice – Gibbston Winery offers wine tasting, a cheesery with samples, a restaurant and wine cave tours in the heart of New Zealand's Central Otago wine region. It was the end of a long day of wine tasting.  (Feeling sorry for us, yet? ;) )  We were

The low key cellar door/tasting room at Brennan Winery in New Zealand's Central Otago wine region, is the only place to purchase their great wine. Brennan Winery is located in Gibbston, in New Zealand’s stunning Central Otago wine region.  Nestled in rows of  wine grapes

Peregrine Wines’ Cellar Door/Tasting Room is set in the beautiful Central Otago wine region of New Zealand. Peregrine Wines lived up to its slogan, “wine with attitude” right from our first sight of the cellar door/tasting room.  Housed in an extremely modern building sunken int

Waitiri Creek Winery and Restaurant sits amongst rows of wine grapes nestled in the Central Otago wine region in southern New Zealand.  The cellar door/tasting room is actually housed in an old church which was relocated to the property.  It also houses a tiny restaurant, with additio