We arrived in our little boat to the shore of the Coconut Beach Resort on Tavewa Island in Fiji, and were greeted by several smiling faces. Local Fijian people who work and live at the secluded resort sang welcome songs in the native language and handed us fresh coconuts. The tops had been chopped off and a straw poked out so that we could sip … Continue reading The Coconut Beach Resort: Authentic Fijian Cuisine

Queenstown, New Zealand is known as a thrill-seekers paradise, and is famous for its activities that will trigger an adrenaline rush. After all that excitement, adventurers need a place to kick back and relax. During my visit to Queenstown, I found five places any traveler or local can go after an action-packed day. Perky’s Floating Bar: Perky’s is a retired fishing boat permanently stationed in … Continue reading Five Late-Night Hangouts in Queenstown, NZ

Excited to see which new foods I would try after arriving in Auckland, New Zealand, I was surprised that it was gelato and fine wine that really stood out.  Right outside of our Airbnb in the business district was a small ice cream shop that was always filled with diverse crowds of people. From the outside, Giapo didn’t look like anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading Wine and Gelato in Auckland