Wandering Scientist

The stated purpose of our visit to Porangahau was to allow me to sample the "traditional New Zealand beach holiday." Apparently, m...

No matter how often I travel, somehow I am always surprised by the mix of familiar and foreign I experience when visiting another English sp...

I had been living with a Kiwi for four and a half years before I finally caught sight of his avian namesake. It probably says something abou...

I expected Easter Island to be one of the highlights of our big trip , and I wasn't disappointed. From the moment we boarded the plane,...

Like many people, I find planning for a trip almost as much fun as taking one. Luckily, my husband agrees. It is no surprise, therefore, t...