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Guatemala City: Gateway to Beauty

Guatemala City is the gateway to a beautiful country symbolised by an exotic bird of freedom, but only just now becoming democratic.

New York, New York: Why I love coming back to America's most thrilling city

Famous for its grand architecture and exuberant landmarks, New York City is filled with excitement and an endless list of things to do!

The Catlins, Part��2: Continuing eastward, from Waikawa to P��r��kaunui Bay

This post is the second of three describing an eastbound road trip through the Catlins. It follows last week's post, 'The Catlins: New Zealand's wild, rocky, southern shore'.

The Catlins: New Zealand���s wild, rocky, southern shore

The first of three posts about the southern tip of the South Island, home to rare penguins and an ancient forest.

Above Worry Level: From St Bathans to Ranfurly, on the high plains of the Maniototo

A trip that takes in a haunted hotel, in New Zealand���s most romantic old-time mining district

City of Museums: Invercargill and its Port of Bluff, on the 'Isle of��Vines'

In this post, I travel to New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill, and its port town, Bluff. This is literally the end of the line in mainland New Zealand. I talk about Invercargill's beautiful parks and old buildings, and a threat to some of those buildings from development. I meet some runners in Queens Park, the grandest park in town, and visit a strange theme park made entirely of what many people would call junk. Then I press on to Bluff and its wild, windswept hill!

Invercargill's New Mall

A visit to Invercargill Central and the streets around it ��� still a work in progress!

A Taste of Eutopia: Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Bream��Bay

Another lovely holiday region in Aotearoa New Zealand's winterless north

The Kauri Coast: A Paradise for Eco-Tourists

The Kauri Coast makes up the western side of the great Northland / Tai Tokerau peninsula, from the Hokianga Harbour to the Kaipara Heads. It's a great place for a restful holiday, less busy than the east coast, and with plenty of heritage!

Scott Creek, Lake Sylvan, and the Annual Glenorchy Races

Three good options in one for a New Year holiday in��2025!