New Zealand

It is not a bad thing to celebrate a simple life. J.R.R. Tolkien

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry,…

There is nothing like looking if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.…

A 7.8 earthquake leveled the town and during 1931 - 1933 160 new buildings were re-constructed in the architectural trend at the time, Art Deco. Due to the preservation efforts…

these beautiful pastel colored buildings line the streets of charming Napier - the art deco trust provides a tour to educate you on what the various symbols of art deco…

Napier's Marine Parade is a walk way along the Pacific Ocean which includes lovely murals like this one or fresh fish restaurants like Hunger Monger with a menu that boasts…

In addition to this town's great vibe and personality, its got Hawke's Bay, a really terrific NZ wine region, right next door. I was unable to visit because a few…

This community has its act together - not only did they preserve the character of the town by establishing the Art Deco Trust, they provide a special street light that…

such were the road conditions after rain poured every day I was in Nelson. With earthquakes, cyclones, and torrential rain, mother nature can really screw with your plans in NZ.…

Several artists came together to create a gallery of street art on some ugly old cement walls that border train tracks. It's a message filled, inspirational walk. And what's amazing…