About Rhonda and Jeff Albom
We are Rhonda and Jeff Albom. American born, we have lived and travelled in New Zealand (and the world) for the past 18 years, visiting 63 countries on six continents. Rhonda’s background includes journalism at the University of Missouri, a BS from the University of Illinois, and an MBA from Loyola University, Chicago. She is the primary author and landscape photographer at our rapidly growing travel blog Albom Adventures.
Jeff is a rocket scientist with multiple degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is our food, macro, and underwater photographer, as well as our in-house graphic artist. In addition, Jeff is our research and technical expert.
Albom Adventures awards and honours:
- Numer 2 on 16 Best Travel Photography Blogs by Tripcurated (June 2021)
- Listed amongst Top 25 Blogs from US Expats by MoneyTransfers.com (February 2021)
- Number 2 under Boomer Bloggers on Ranking of the Largest Travel Blogs by Readership by Once in a Lifetime Journey (February 2020)
- Listed among 19 of our favourite US Travel Bloggers for 2019 by Go Rentals (January 2019)
- Number 6 on Top 20 American Expat Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2018 by Feedspot (May 2018)
- Number 9 on Top 30 Baby Boomer Travel Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018 by Feedspot (May 2018)
- Top of the list of Best New Zealand Expat Blogs in 2018 (Jan 2018)
- One of 20 Of The Best Expat Blogs To Follow In 2017 according to Savepedia (Dec 2017)
- Listed amongst 30 Bloggers That Will Inspire You to Explore the World by Camper Champ (Nov 2017)
- Number 7 on Feedspot’s list of Top 100 Expat Blogs and Website for Expatriates (Nov 2017)
- Named by Expat.com on their list: 5 of our favourite photoblogs (Nov 2017)
- Listed amongst the Top 30 Most Inspiring Expat Bloggers in 2017 (Sep 2017)
- Named the Top Expat Blog in New Zealand by iCompareFX (April 2017).
- Ranked #13 on Top 30 Australia & NZ Travel Blogs For Serious Wanderlust in 2017 by Asher Fergusson. (April 2017)
- Ranked amongst top 20 Australian and New Zealand travel blogs for 2017 and 2016 at Pretraveller.
- A Recommended New Zealand Blog by Expat Focus 2016
- Featured at the top of Expat Arrivals list of Best Expat Blogs in New Zealand.
- Included amongst top New Zealand travel blogs by Cheapflights at Kiwi Blogger Picks: Top Destinations for 2015
- Featured as #2 on Top ten blogs about moving to New Zealand by John Mason International Movers, UK
- Ranked #2 on Healthy Mom’s Magazine’s list of 100 Best Travel Blogs July 2016
- Identified as a Follow Favorite by Fodors, Dec 2013
- Awarded 2013 New Zealand Top Expat Blog (Gold Medal winner) – expatsblog.com
Albom Adventures / Rhonda Albom featured at:
- City Break Ideas Episode 18 – Albom Adventures featured on podcast (October 2021
- Award-winning travel blogger relishes Oman’s striking landscapes – Interview at the Times of Oman
- 10 Places Writers Should Go – Rhonda Albom Featured, November 2018
- Rhonda Albom – Expat in New Zealand – Interview at Expat Finder (March 2017)
- A Recommended New Zealand Blog by Expat Focus 2016
- Recommended by Inter Nations as a Top Expat Blog – New Zealand
- Interview with Rhonda Albom – an American living in New Zealand – Featured on Expat Arrivals
Other online articles by Rhonda Albom:
- A Whale Watching Eco-Safari: The Best Way to Enjoy Auckland’s Abundant Wildlife (MasterCard’s Priceless Cities Campaign)
- New Zealand Ski Resorts Your Way: A Winter Wonderland of Adventure, Romance, or Exclusivity (MasterCard’s Priceless Cities Campaign)
- How To Get Around Auckland, New Zealand (Travel Awaits)
- Tips for Parents: Concussion Recovery Activities for Kids to Combat Boredom (PatientsLounge)
- My Top 10 Adjustments to New Zealand Life – The Story of an American Living in New Zealand (Hubpages)
- Burj Khalifa Pictures From the Top of World’s Tallest Building (Hubpages)
- Earthquake Safety Tips (Hubpages)
Articles in print by Rhonda Albom can be found at:
- NZ Fishing News (magazine)
- US National Research Transportation Safety Board (book)
- Otago Daily News (regional newspaper)
- Rodney Times (local newspaper)
- Coaster (local newspaper)
Photography by Rhonda Albom can are found at:
- Printed photographs featured in
- The Lowdown (South Dunedin Community Newsletter)
- Girl Guiding New Zealand 2015 Calendar
- ACtion Magazine (magazine)
- NZ Fishing News (magazine)
- Rodney Times (local newspaper)
- Coaster (local newspaper)
- North Harbour News (regional newspaper)
- Mishpacha Magazine (magazine)
- Photography Online:
- Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (visually documenting New Zealand’s heritage)
- Brooklyn Independent Media (in a Youtube video) Steampunk: BK Stories
- A collection of photography by Rhonda Albom can be found at Amazon and Zazzle.
- Rhonda is often an event photographer for:
- Gulf Harbour Yacht Club
- NZ LARPS, New Zealand Live Action Role Playing Society Inc,
- Girl Guiding New Zealand
Mentions of Rhonda Albom in books
- Heard on the Playground
- A Handbook for Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality
Featured by the blogging community and other interviews:
- Travel Writer and Photographer – Interview at Trip Push (Feb 2017)
- Bloggers to Shine: Rhonda Albom, Albom Adventures – Interviewed by Two Monkeys Travel, May 2015:
- A to Z Challenge – R – Cult Classics: Rush, Reservoir Dogs, Ringworld, and More! -Recommended by Amazon best-selling author Alex J Cavanaugh (April 2015)
- All Revved up and Ready to Rock! -Recommended by Author Tara Tyler (April 2015)
- Rendezvous with Rhonda and her Globetrotting Family – Interview at Reflections Enroute (Aug 2014)
- Themes That Rocked – AmaZing Photos From Around the World – Interview at A-Z Blogging Challenge (Aug 2014)
- Interview with Rhonda Albom from “Albom Adventures.” Interview at
