New Zealand

deposits of minerals  contained in the water refract the sunlight to create these incredibly colorful hot springs

I saw this guy a couple of times while strolling around Viaduct Harbour in Auckland. He never seemed pleased to see me, fearful perhaps that I might distract his "followers"…

The one on the left had an eyeglass chain with several things attached to it - a pink fluffy cat, a metallic gold letter "L" and a tiny ruby slipper.…

This is actually a sky tower for telecommunications built next to a casino but it's called the hypodermic needle for obvious reasons. There's a revolving restaurant at the top that…

New Zealand was the first country to legalize a woman's right to vote. A beautiful space near Albert Park and the Art Gallery celebrates this with murals, a fountain, and…

I think there are almost 15 wineries on this island - each with some drop dead views and really great wines. I took a ferry over and then got on…

This is Auckland's main cruise terminal and Shuckers Brothers is where the locals hang after returning from a ferry to one of the surrounding islands. The chowder is made fresh…

This is an adorable hipster pocket of Auckland that hosts an incredible weekend market of international foods and wares. This woman was selling homemade floral bags on her own because…

It's about a 12 minute ferry ride from Auckland to this charming seaside village filled with cafes, art galleries, and a coastal walk. I love these native banyan trees!

Maori were the first to arrive from the Pacific Islands and a concerted effort is made to honor first "ownership" of the land - which I found kind of weird…