Of all the big cities I’ve lived in so far (including both New York and London), Auckland is my favorite – hands down. Where else can you go sailing after work, stroll a beach less than an hour’s drive away (think Karekare Beach of The Piano fame) and bask in … Read more
If you’re traveling to New Zealand’s South Island, chances are you’ll be passing through Christchurch, its biggest town. Well-known for its English heritage and beautiful gardens, the city of around 350,000 locals was a favorite tourist destination until February 22, 2011, at 12.51 pm local time when a 6.3 magnitude … Read more
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