Albion Gould
Always searching for adventure and thread.
Finding movie-based destinations for your travel bucket list is easier than you might think. The opportunity to visit a movie filming location is one very valid reason you may decide to travel in the first place. I still have the picture of my grandfather visiting the train crash set from The Fugitive. When visiting any …
Flax weaving, known as whiri in Māori, holds a prominent place in the cultural heritage of New Zealand. This ancient art form, practiced for centuries, showcases the mastery of indigenous peoples in transforming flax into intricate and meaningful creations. In this article, we delve into the rich history of flax weaving in New Zealand, examining …
We ended our time in New Zealand with three days in Auckland. We had closed on the house, dropped off the pets, sold the last vehicle, and were ready to just have a couple of relaxing days. Sky City was our hotel of choice—not because the price was great or service was anything special, but …
Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland located on the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. It was about a 40 minute drive from where we lived in Tauranga and we spent a good bit of time there–there was so much to do! Rotorua is underrated as a destination in New Zealand and it’s time that changed. …
New Zealand isn’t exactly known for amusement parks–in fact, you’d probably be hard pressed to find someone from outside the country who knew one existed. If you asked a Kiwi, though, they would most likely speak fondly of Rainbow’s End. There might be a bit of self-deprecating talk over the park being small or not …
I have a confession. I have a lot of preconceived ideas about what New Zealand attractions will be like well before I go. When my kids asked to go to the Auckland Zoo, I cringed. I imagined a cramped area with a few animals that you could see anywhere. I was also preemptively cranky because …
