New Zealand

Balaton CrepesOn 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. …

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. …

Hikari Izakaya - great Japanese restaurant in the heart of Queenstown We were wandering around the adorable downtown in Queenstown looking for a place to eat dinner when we stumbled on Hikari Izakaya restaurant (5 Beach Street).  The windows open completely, so although there is

Patagonia Chocolates Outside Patagonia Chocolates, Queenstown - home to great, innovative ice cream. We stumbled on Patagonia Chocolates as we were exploring the harbor in Queenstown.  It was a beautiful warm, sunny day and the sign said “ice cream” – so who were we to argue? …

View from the Lomond Lodge Lodging in Queenstown is apparently often difficult, with hotels filling up weeks in advance, even off-peak. We had reserved the Lomond Lodge before we Room at the Lomond Lodgearrived in New Zealand.…