Albion Gould
makes & travels
New Zealand is considered among the best wine-producing countries in the world. Reports show that New Zealand ranks in the top 15 globally, even ninth according to some reports. Regardless, the country produces some of the best wines in the world, challenging the better-known wine countries of France, Italy and Spain. So, where are the …
Did you know that you can find fall foliage in 49 of the 50 states in the United States? Hawaii is left out of the fall colour change, but don’t feel too sorry for them…they do live in Hawaii. Many Americans will have a favourite place to see fall foliage (the Blue Ridge Mountains for …
The Disneyland resort gets even more beautiful every year around the holidays. There is plenty of magic year-round at the Disneyland parks. However, there is always an added layer of magic that comes during the fall and winter seasons. The most significant and most festive changes are during Christmas time. If you are not sure …
Halloween is celebrated around the world as a festival to honor the dead and celebrate ancestors. It is celebrated on 31 October and is well known as a day to trick or treat, dress up in costumes, and carve pumpkins. There are similar holidays in cultures around the world and they take place throughout the …
Wellington, New Zealand is known as the world’s windiest city. It’s also the city I called home for four years and where our oldest daughter was born. Wellington has great views, culture, and history and holds a special place in my heart. Like many cities, it’s considered expensive, but there are many things that people …
New Zealand has become such an important part of my life. Having lived here twice now with frequent visits in between, I’m always interested in hearing other people’s perspectives on my adoptive country. Danny Newman of What’s Danny Doing is sharing a traveller’s guide to living in New Zealand with us today. Whether you’re thinking …
