Grown in both Marlborough on the north end of New Zealand’s South Island and in both Hawkes Bay and Gisborne on the North Island, Pinot Gris has had a very long and remarkable history. This is a very versatile light bodied, fruity wine, growing best on clay soils with flavours of apples, pears, honeysuckle and […]
The highs and lows of campervan travel in NZ
4 pros and cons to consider before booking your next trip New Zealand is a vacation hotspot, and for very good reason. From all over the world tourists flock to explore this beautiful part of the globe in an independent, fun and cost effective way – by campervan. However, whilst this type of trip is […]
Picturesque Landscapes to Meander in at Queenstown
The scenic town of Queenstown is located on the South Island of New Zealand and is without a doubt one of the most exquisite localities offering attractions all through the year. Sitting on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, this town is surrounded by the Southern Alps creating a setting right out of a fairytale. Among […]
Exploring Australia and New Zealand by campervan
Australia and New Zealand are definitely the best destinations to explore in a campervan, they are both sparsely populated which means enough parking space wherever you stop over, they have amazing and diverse sceneries and unlimited adventures to be discovered along the way. Prepare to get the most memorable moments in your life as you […]
Retrace the steps of The Hobbit in New Zealand
With the phenomenal success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the recent release of the first of three Hobbit movies New Zealand is the place to head for if you are a die-hard Hobbit fan and want to follow in the footsteps of Bilbo Baggins on a Hobbit travel tour. In Matamata you […]
5 Things to Do in New Zealand for the Adrenaline Junkie
New Zealand’s wild and varied landscapes make the country a natural setting for extreme adventure holidays. New Zealand is world-renowned for adrenaline-packed adventures, nowhere more so than in Queenstown, known as the adventure capital of the world. Whether airborne, on water or whizzing over land in all-terrain vehicles, there’s plenty to keep an adrenaline junkie […]
A walk around New Zealand
We pick some of our top trails and vistas in this spectacular island country What’s the same size as Great Britain, with more sheep, fewer people and a climate that tends to keep its temperateness all year round? That would be New Zealand, the Antipodean country whose popularity with tourists has enjoyed burgeoning success in […]
A guide to the world’s most overlooked ski destinations
Just hearing the words ‘The Alps’ conjures up breathtaking images of glimmering ski slopes, clear skies and perfect, powdery snow, but have you considered venturing off piste, snapping up one of the many tempting late ski deals and trying out a new resort for your ski holiday? When it comes to heading off on a […]
Wanderlust
wanderlust from Thinklab. Travels through Central America, Europe, and New Zealand. A trip Inspired by a TED talk by Stefan Sagmeister, shot with a Canon 5D. Music by Max Richter, Infra 1 – Available on iTunes.
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