I splurged on a blockbuster trip to New Zealand in the fall of 2025 and it exceeded every possible expectation. From the people to the wine to the food to the scenery and the Maori culture and history, it was one of the most memorable and meaningful trips I’ve taken.

And naturally, I wrote about it! There’s a fresh feature story up on Food Wine Travel magazine, the publication of the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (aka IFWTWA). You can read all about it here.