Walking the Hollyford Track: an ancestral adventure in New Zealand

Walking the Hollyford Track with Ngai Tahu Tourism.

Heritage and Culture, TravelJacqui Gibson22 March 2019Hollyford Track, Ngai Tahu, Great Walks, Hiking, Food

Entranced by the Solomon Islands at Uepi Resort

Jacqui Gibson visits Uepi Resort, an eco-resort in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.

TravelJacqui Gibson21 March 2019Solomon Islands, Uepi Resort, Hotel review

Nature at its best: Monique Fiso's pop-up hangi on the Whanganui River

Summer in New Zealand is a great time to enjoy the flavours of Māori kai in the great outdoors.

Food, Heritage and Culture, Travel, DrinkJacqui Gibson19 March 2019New Zealand, Whanganui, Hiakai

Travel in the US: road tripping in Colorado

Jacqui Gibson recounts a three-day road trip into the stunning Rocky Mountains. Loveland Pass, Colorado’s highest mountain pass, located a staggering 3655m above sea level.

TravelJacqui Gibson5 March 2019Road trip, RV, Motorhome, Latest Stories

A visit to Rangihoua Heritage Park in Northland

Northland’s Rangihoua Heritage Park holds powerful and varied meaning for its many visiting hikers.

Perfect pairing – an homage to the career waiters of New Orleans

In the fine dining Creole restaurants of New Orleans, great waiters are revered as much as the great food.

Food, Travel, ProfileJacqui Gibson1 October 2018New Orleans, Stone Soup Syndicate

A visit to Italy’s Chianti wine country

Fattoria Poggerino is a boutique winery and heritage B&B located deep in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti wine district.

Food, Travel, DrinkJacqui Gibson1 September 2018Italy, Wine tours, Chianti

Travel in the US: the food heritage of New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina posed the greatest threat ever faced by New Orleans’ culinary scene. But determined foodies are ensuring that the Big Easy’s distinctive food heritage is preserved.

Learning about Hurricane Katrina from the people who lived it

In this story for Epicure & Culture magazine travel writer Jacqui Gibson asks the question: can touring disaster sites be ethical?

TravelJacqui Gibson1 October 2017New Orleans, Ethical travel

Jungle safari in Sri Lanka: a review of Kulu Safaris

Jacqui Gibson spends three days on safari in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park with Kulu Safaris.

TravelJacqui Gibson31 December 2016Safari, Kulu Safaris, Sri Lanka, Hotel review

A journey back in time to Australia's Norfolk Island

Jacqui Gibson meets one of Norfolk Island’s community treasures and takes a journey back in time.

Heritage and Culture, TravelJacqui Gibson31 October 2016Australia, Norfolk Island

Dark tourism in Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is preparing to lure more visitors by embracing its dark past.

Serenity in the Solomon Islands: an itinerary for honeymooners

Not your typical honeymoon destination, the Solomon Islands offers plenty of options for couples looking for a unique romantic retreat.

TravelJacqui Gibson1 January 2016Romance, Couples, Solomon Islands, Pacific, Honeymoon, NZ Bride & Groom magazine

The Catlins, New Zealand - an insider's guide

The Catlins, a coastal region in New Zealand's South Island, is a must-do for anyone who loves an off-the-beaten-track adventure.

TravelJacqui Gibson1 November 2015New Zealand, South Island, Catlins, Southland, Hotel review

Go West: 24 hours in the Solomon Islands

In the Solomon Islands there’s world-class diving and snorkelling, traditional culture, WWII artefacts and picturesque getaways. And in just 24 hours in the Solomons it’s possible to sample it all.

On the tracks of the ancestors: a story on the Hollyford Track

Fiordland’s Hollyford Track has heartfelt significance for those who guide visitors through this ancient land.

How the land lies: a journey into Mackenzie Country with AAT Kings

It contains the country’s highest mountains and biggest skies and more rabbits than people while its heritage sites make a high-country-farm tour of Mackenzie Country a lesson in early New Zealand history.