Kia Ora Meaning: How We Actually Use It in New Zealand
You’ll hear “kia ora” before you’ve even made it through the airport in New Zealand, and it’s often the…
Tipping in New Zealand: What I Actually Recommend as a Kiwi
You’ve just finished a great meal at a café in New Zealand, and you’re hovering at the counter wondering…
15 Best Waiheke Wineries I’d Recommend
The hardest part of planning a Waiheke wine day isn’t getting there. It’s choosing which cellar doors are actually…
11 Best Martinborough Restaurants & Bars I Actually Recommend
Heading to Martinborough and wondering where to actually eat between all the wine tastings? For a small village, there…
25 Best Things to Do in Martinborough: My Local Favourites 2026
Martinborough is famous for its Pinot Noir, but there’s a lot more to this little village than wine tastings….
North to South Island Ferry: My Guide to Crossing New Zealand
Booking the North Island to South Island ferry looks simple until you’re comparing two operators, vehicle fares and sailing…
Christmas in New Zealand: What It’s Really Like Celebrating as a Kiwi
If you’re spending Christmas in New Zealand, forget snow, roast dinners by the fire and woolly jumpers. I grew…
Best Time to Visit New Zealand: When I’d Personally Go
You’re on Skyscanner, flights to New Zealand are open in another tab, and you’re stuck on one question: when…
11 Best Places to Stay in Martinborough: My Local Picks
Looking for the best place to stay in Martinborough? It’s a tiny village, and the good places book out…
6 Best Martinborough Wine Tours From Wellington I’d Recommend
Want to spend a day in Martinborough’s wineries without anyone having to be the sober driver? I grew up…