Rangitoto Island – An Auckland Day Trip

Only a 20 minute ferry ride from Auckland CBD, Rangitoto was a volcano I always saw from afar. Whether that be from Takapuna, Devonport or Mission Bay, the dormant volcano was on my bucket list… View Post

1000 Doors Art Exhibit

From the creators who brought Auckland House of Mirrors, came a creepy indoor maze with a series of doors. Only $10, this attraction promised to make you leave different than when you entered. I went… View Post

American Express Open Air Cinemas – Free Solo

Summer in Auckland means lots of events outside! What better way to enjoy the night than seeing a movie under the stars? American Express Open Air Cinemas are located in Western Springs, close to the… View Post

Kaikoura – “Eat Crayfish” & Whale Watch

New Zealand is unique in many ways. One of those being that most companies have an office wide shut down between Christmas and New Years. Forced to take vacation, with 4 public holidays during that… View Post

The Nutcracker Ballet at The Civic

What better way to get in the Christmas spirit than the Nutcracker? Last Friday I went to The Civic Theatre for the first time, and I was blown away. The theatre itself is ornate and… View Post

Auckland’s Annual Food & Beverage Convention: TASTE

Taste of Auckland is an annual food and beverage convention. My colleagues had talked this event up, so I did not want to miss it this year. It is about 5 days long, from Wednesday-Sunday.… View Post

Friday Flavours & Tasters – Kingsland

This past weekend my neighborhood, Kingsland, put on an event called “Friday Flavours & Tasters.” For $25 you got 3 drinks at 6 bars, plus a taster tray at a brewery.  I went with a… View Post

RL Grime – Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

The last time RL Grime came to New Zealand was July 2017. Just like last time, I bought tickets way in advance. RL is huge in America, and normally acts like him only come to… View Post