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Category New Zealand

NZ artists series (3/3) – The Paper Rain Project

Here comes another find from New Zealand’s creative scene. I stumbled across their shop in High Street, Picton. And I love their printed T-shirts, all limited editions.

NZ artists series (2/3) – Bonnie Coad

Oh, what a surprise! Waiting for my ferry in Picton, Marlborough, NZ, I browsed the little shops along High Street. There, some crafty things grabbed my attention and

NZ artists series (1/3) – John A Burns

New Zealand is an outdoor country with many surprises. In the middle of nowhere (i.e. at Arthur’s Pass HW in a tiny inhabited spot named Ōtira) you can find John A Burns’ gallery.

Kiwi impressions (21/21) – The final contdown

It’s so sad that my trip to NZ is over. I hope I will hear and read “kia ora” soon again. Have fun with some pictures in my little movie below – if the feathery guy will let you in.

Kiwi impressions (20/21) – My contribution to the tiny house movement

Finally, I made it to be owner of a tiny house. I have been following the tiny house movement for a while by now – you find amazing versions of this idea on youtube. And now – tadaaaaa! – I… Continue Reading →

Kiwi impressions (19/21) – The best color of all

Take water, I mean lot’s of water, add air, mix it fiercely, and you’ll get the best imaginable color: turquoise. This happens at Huka Falls near Taupo, where the beautiful Waikato river first squeezes through a little narrow gorge at… Continue Reading →

Kiwi impressions (18/21) – The (almost) real kiwi encounter

It was ALMOST real. If only the glass panel hadn’t been there… I saw two cuddly little kiwis today; one especially special as it is white. I visited Mt. Bruce Wildlife Center where they run a kiwi conservation and protection… Continue Reading →

Kiwi impressions (17/21) – Abel Tasman and a superman

I chose to visit the wonderful Abel Tasman national park the easy way: Doing a day hike embedded in a cruise complemented. by a free pick up service from my accomodation.

Kiwi impressions (16/21) – What a beautiful sound

Greymouth. Direct beach access from the camp site. The lady at reception tries to direct me to a “quiet site” on the side. What do you mean by “quiet”? No neighbors? No, what she means is “no ocean”. But this… Continue Reading →

Kiwi impressions (15/21) – Christmas on a diet… almost

I was almost on a diet today – it’s Christmas, and for the traveller this means everything is closed and there is nothing to eat, nowhere. I had started my day planning to have breakfast in a caf’e on the… Continue Reading →

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