Blog the Globe is back
Dear Blog the Globe followers, I hope you are all doing well despite the Covid disruptions and lack of international travel. Like you, Blog the Globe has suffered with no real travel and lockdown restrictions have meant the number of posts I’ve published has significantly diminished. I’ve tried to be positive, making plans and booking […]
Our West Coast roadie from Queenstown to Hokitika
A friend told me one of the best things he had done in his life was to Heli/hike on Franz Josef Glacier. So I recently planned a roadie from Queenstown to the West Coast. While it’s essential to make bookings in advance, this is where I came unstuck. Our trip, unfortunately coincided with the recent […]
Tekapo -the Dark Sky Project is the place to stargaze
In the heart of the Mackenzie country is the small, quaint town of Tekapo, famous for the Good Shepherd church and the stunning vista through its window behind the altar. However, when the lake and mountain views disappear after dusk and the skies darken our twinkly galaxy is exposed. It’s paradise for star gazers and a […]