Category: New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand, Fifteen Years Later
Fifteen years after a solo sabbatical through Australia and New Zealand, I came back — same part of the world, completely different journey Read more →
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New Zealand by Train: The TranzAlpine and the Northern Explorer
I’ve always loved traveling by train: its enforced slowness enables me to focus on the journey, lost in my thoughts as I watch the scenery unfold, mile by mile. New Zealand gave me two chances to experience slow travel aboard KiwiRail’s scenic trains. One trip cut through the Southern Alps, which I shared with Chris.… Read more →
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A Weekend on the Routeburn Track
The day after our trip to Port Douglas, Australia, Chris and I caught the first flight out of Sydney to Queenstown, New Zealand. I’d been eager to see this small town with a reputation for big adventures. With only a weekend to spare, hiking the Routeburn Track was the main event, though we squeezed in… Read more →
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