An Italian family emigrates to another New World Gerard Hindmarsh has written a “true tale” of his grandparents who, in the early 1900s immigrated to New Zealand from southern Italy. Part history, part embellishment, he recounts the experiences of his grandmother, Angelina, as she adjusts to life in this beautiful, wild land. Her close friendship…
By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor You can tell Nelson’s a serious art town when you glance at their Art Directory… it’s one-inch thick and full of listings for all of the various artists in the small city. From ceramics to jewelry to film & performance, Nelson is home to artists of every description. It’s a…
Meeting the Maori: The Original New Zealanders By Max Hartshorne and Cindy Bigras A recent trip to New Zealand’s North Island afforded us the familiar scenic beauty, friendly faces, and terrific food. It also gave us a chance to glimpse into another culture — the Maori. Aotearoa is what the Maori call this lovely land,…
GoNOMAD writers share their travel experiences in New Zealand.
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne writes about his trip to New Zealand, sailing a world-cup racer in Auckland, taking a jetboat tour on the Dart River.
New Zealand Gallery: Summer in the North Island photos by Max Hartshorne Editor, GoNOMAD.com
GoNOMAD DESTINATION GUIDE By Sarika Chawla WHY GO? Despite its status as the nation’s capital, North Island travelers tend to overlook Wellington as a destination point. For years, the hilly harbor city has catered to visiting dignitaries and business travelers, but for leisure-seekers, it’s merely been the place to catch the ferry to the South…
More Than Middle Earth: New Zealand For Kids by Lauryn Axelrod, GoNOMAD Senior Editor The Lord of The Rings movies have created a buzz around New Zealand that attracts both adults and children. Everyone, it seems, wants to see the country that offers such dramatic and magical landscapes. Josh and I were no different, and…
Rambling through Aotearoa by Bus, Bike, Boat, and Rail By Marie Javins New Zealand is one of the most popular destinations in the world today. It’s beautiful, compact, and inexpensive. Getting yourself around New Zealand is easy — most roads are sealed, the signs are in English, and an efficient tourist infrastructure caters to travelers….
By Marie Javins Why Go There? Queenstown, New Zealand, is synonymous with adventure sports — jet boating began here in the 60’s, and commercial bungy jumping was invented here. But Queenstown attracted tourists long before AJ Hackett first bungied from the Eiffel Tower. People have been coming to relax in this idyllic natural setting by…
Middle Earth is right Smack dab in New Zealand By Marie Javins The star of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy is not a hobbit, wizard, or reluctant king. It’s not Kiwi director Peter Jackson or his special effects team. No, the star — with no acting required — is New Zealand. New Zealand…
Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand. A spectacular beach where the hot water sprays out of the sand.
