If there was an award for the most tomato-faced person in a Bikram yoga class, I would win it hands down. But still I love it. When I was staying in New Zealand, I was lucky enough to show off my attractive sweaty tomato moves in the most beautiful studio for Bikram yoga in Auckland, […]
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Christchurch Jailhouse: My Night in a Hostel Cell
It was cold and raining the night I arrived in Christchurch in New Zealand. At around midnight I broke into jail. I was about to spend the night in a cell: the Christchurch Jailhouse hostel. The Jailhouse Accommodation used to be Addington Prison. From 1874 to 1999, it housed sentenced and remand prisoners from the Christchurch […]
International Yoga Festival at Kawai Purapura, Auckland
Moments from the motorway in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore lies a hidden retreat, enveloped in thick green forest. Here at Kawai Purapura, New Zealand’s third International Yoga Festival took place, bringing a host of guest speakers and yoga leaders from around the world to inspire the yoga-curious and converts over a full weekend of […]
The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura: Meet Whales and Dolphins in the Wild
Known for its abundant marine life, Kaikoura is an essential New Zealand destination for animal lovers and its tourism is on the rise. In this South Island peninsula, you can get close to whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, in an ethical and respectful way. Here’s the lowdown on the best things to do in Kaikoura. […]