2026-02

New Zealand

Fiordland in 2 Days: A Journey to the World Heritage Site of Milford Sound Mirror Lake → Road Trip Through the Southern Alps → Milford Sound Cruise → Te Anau

A 2-day journey from Dunedin to Milford Sound — stopping at Mirror Lake, driving through Fiordland National Park, cruising the UNESCO World Heritage fiord, and ending the day quietly in Te Anau.
New Zealand

Lake Taupō, Crystal Rivers, and Misty Mornings: A Travel Journal from the Heart of New Zealand

A travel journal from Taupō, New Zealand — misty meadows at dawn, turquoise rivers, the thundering force of Huka Falls, and the serene expanse of Lake Taupō. Essential reading for any North Island itinerary.
New Zealand

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch | Meeting Kiwi, Tuatara, and Kea in New Zealand

A visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve near Christchurch — watching kiwi move in the dark, being outsmarted by a kea, and finding tuatara alive and well far from Invercargill. A calm, unhurried wildlife experience.
New Zealand

Dunedin to Christchurch in 2 Days — A Slow Journey North Through the South Island

A 2-day journey from Dunedin to Christchurch through Oamaru and Timaru — walking a city before the 2011 earthquake changed it, and an afternoon with kiwi, kea, and tuatara at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
New Zealand

Bluff, New Zealand | Getting to Stirling Point and the Best Season for Bluff Oysters

A complete guide to Bluff, New Zealand's southernmost town — the Stirling Point signpost, wild coastal walks, native bush trails, green-lipped mussels, and the truth about Bluff oyster season. Worth the detour.
New Zealand

Invercargill Travel Guide | The World’s Southernmost Starbucks and the Ancient Tuatara

インバーカーギルを深夜バスで訪問。歴史建築、最南端スタバ、トゥアタラ、街歩きの魅力を紹介しつつ、旅先で体験したリアルな出来事や感じたことを綴ります。
New Zealand

To the Southern Edge of New Zealand: Dunedin → Invercargill → Bluff A 3-Day Journey in Search of Bluff Oysters and the End of the World

A 3-day South Island trip from Dunedin to Invercargill and Bluff — chasing Bluff oysters, the Stirling Point signpost, and the world's southernmost Starbucks. With a midnight bus, an empty city at 3am, and a few unforgettable mishaps along the way.
New Zealand

New Zealand South Island Travel Roundup | Retracing Memories from 15 Years Ago

A complete index of South Island New Zealand travels — from Dunedin and Bluff to Milford Sound and Queenstown. Written from 15-year-old memories, with routes, tips, and links to each destination.
New Zealand

Palmerston North: A Student City of Numbered Monuments, Wind Farms, and Glowing Beaches

Explore Palmerston North, New Zealand's vibrant student city on the North Island. Discover public art at The Square, wind farms on the hilltops, and mirror-like beaches at Foxton — all within a day's drive.
New Zealand

Title: North Island NZ: Strolling Around Wellington — Parliament, Art, and the Windiest Capital in the World

walking guide to Wellington, NZ — covering Cuba Street's bohemian atmosphere, the free Beehive Parliament tour, and everything you need to know about Te Papa Museum (hours, admission, tips). A travel diary from someone who lived in New Zealand and keeps coming back.