120,000 Bees Bring the Flower Power in New Zealand’s First Mobile Hive

Using a car as the billboard for your business is a genius move, especially when you can still use it to transport your passengers. But how about 120,000 of them? This morning, I met with beekeeper James Green from Hidden Honey, who — over a quiet coffee surrounded by the hum of his hives — explained his latest […]
The Quiet Confidence of True Luxury – Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Roadtrip Review

Some cars impress with technology. Others with design. But every now and then, a car lands in your driveway that feels like the product of a deeply experienced brand doing exactly what it does best, with absolute confidence. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d is one of the latter. And, with a long trip coming up, I […]
Cheaper by the half dozen, pt II – South Island road trip

And we’re back for the second post about my most recent South Island roadtrip. Just in case you missed it, here’s a link to the first part. We pick it up from December 31st, shortly after arriving in Queenstown, which was booming and at the busiest I’d ever seen it. We booked accommodation back in […]
Cheaper by the half dozen – South Island road trip

It had been a hot minute since my last road trip through the South Island, and we were already missing the expansive vistas, the beautiful lakes and the great food. So this holiday break called for another trip, but this time around the brief was a bit different – given I had both my parents […]
A Guide to Weathering Storms

Driving through a ‘once in a lifetime’ storm has given me some insight which I am sharing to help you stay safe on the roads this winter.
A Road Trippers Guide to the Hawke’s Bay

Stuck for road trip ideas? How about exploring the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand?
One of the Best Driving Roads in the World

See why a Coromandel road trip is a must-do for anyone! Especially those who enjoy nice roads.