If I had to describe Wellington to a Californian, I would choose to illustrate it as a mini San Francisco. It definitely pulls from the beauty found in art, old fashion, renewal, and culture. Almost “hipster” in a way… although I hate using that word because it feels like there are a million and one…
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With quite a bit of rain. Nevertheless our sunny Sunday made up for all the activities that the rain may have conquered on Friday and Saturday and therefore I can confidently say that we got the most out of our weekend in Wellington that we possibly could have. Naked Bus: I will begin with our first…
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Beauty, intelligence, and artistry in a spoonful… or shall I say many spoonfuls. Baduzzi, an Italian restaurant located on the waterfront in Viaduct Harbor of Auckland city, has successfully created the best Tiramisu known to mankind and you would be a fool not to visit this place and taste for yourself a piece of this…
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My intention for posting this is somewhat depleted by the fact that I forgot to post it on Monday, August 25th which would have marked me living in New Zealand for two whole months exactly. However, because I have saved this particular piece of writing for this long already, I figure it still counts for…
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…or at least what i’ve noticed while i’ve been here..that is, somewhere else, somewhere traveled to, and somewhere completely new to me and only me, i’ve found that my mind has been set on things in my past as if i’ve brought them along in my suitcase to show and tell to people. And when…
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I would say this place is just about the most quaint, happy-go-lucky atmosphere a person could ever walk into on a bright Saturday morning. The whole place practically screams delectable goodness out the front door…and as you walk in, the air that surrounds you is filled with desirable aromas from freshly made quiche to chocolate…
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Before I arrived in New Zealand, I talked to quite a few people who had recommendations of places that I should go, things I should do, places to see.. and although most of them had their own idea of what was best for my traveling journey, almost all of them mentioned the Waitomo caves. They…
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Waterfalls, I have determined, are one of my most favorite things in the world. Any type, any kind, any shape, any size, I find them to be of the most utter beauty. Huka Falls in Rotorua were just absolutely amazing. Our bus driver and tour guide, Robert, let us know that these falls in particular…
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Joyful Thinking 