I Survived My First Earthquake in New Zealand

Watching reports on the recent Hurricane Irma reminded me of the time I monitored the earthquake in New Zealand so I thought it would be good experience to share for awareness of natural disasters. I guess I knew to always expect the unexpected when travelling but encountering a natural disaster was definitely not on my…

Travelling Around New Zealand (Part 3)

5th & 6th Month (Mid-December & Mid-January) I absolutely treasured my time staying in Nelson. Nelson had a vibe that I loved and I wish I could stay there longer. Nevertheless, I excitedly planned for my remaining time in New Zealand. Since I would be travelling through peak season, I felt it was prudent for…

On the Road Update: Travelling Long Term is Hard

Hello from Paihia or better known to be in the Bay of Islands, just hours north from Auckland!!  As you can probably guess from my photos on social media, this area here is full of islands aka beach paradise. And I have been in so much sun here, it feels almost like home. Almost but…