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Rhonda Albom

Capturing the essence of travel through photography, Rhonda Albom is the primary author and photographer at Albom Adventures. She is an American expat based in New Zealand. She travels the world with her husband.

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Memorial Fountain in Mission Bay Auckland at sunset

Mission Bay Auckland: a New Zealand Getaway only 15 Minutes from CBD

Interesting facts about New Zealand

Interesting Facts About New Zealand – World Records and Fun Trivia

Auckland as seen from North Head in Devonport New Zealand

Auckland Activities: 12 Unique Things to Do in New Zealand

ship degaussing station in Shakespear Park, Auckland

A WWII Ship Degaussing Station in Shakespear Park, Auckland NZ

Fishing is one of the many things to do in Raglan, New Zealand

Things to Do in Raglan if You Think You Are Too Old to Surf

Driving is one of the best ways of travelling around New Zealand

Getting Around New Zealand: Exploring Options for Domestic Travel

Trees in the Waitakere Ranges at Golden Hour, my favourite time of day to visit this Auckland Park

18 Best Parks in Auckland for Walking, Hiking, and Natural Beauty

Rural landscape seen from Quail Lodge, a romantic getaway Auckland, New Zealand

Romantic Getaway Auckland: We Found Paradise at Quail Lodge

Sydney Harbour sunset

Enjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away

Exterior of the Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide

17 Fun Things to Do in Adelaide South Australia

Hundertwasser Toilets seen from the street in Kawakawa New Zealndd

Hundertwasser Toilets: One of Two New Zealand Hundertwasser Designs

A dirt road leading to the mountain as part of several New Zealand road trips

New Zealand Road Trips: Itineraries for North or South Island Adventures

Panda at the research center on our Chengdu itinerary

Chengdu Itinerary: Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, and a Giant Buddha in 2 Days

Map of the North Island of New Zealand highlighting Auckland day trips within 2 hours

12 Exciting Auckland Day Trips: Nearby Adventures Within 2 Hours of CBD

People enjoying a summer day on Orewa Beach

Orewa Beach: See Why This Local’s Paradise is an Auckland Getaway

Beach seen through the trees on a section of the Rakiura Track from Port William to Lee Bay. This is one of New Zealand's great walks

Three Days on Stewart Island: NZ’s Ecotourism Spot for Kiwi and Hiking

Beach stop on our day trip to Waiheke Island

How to Enjoy a Day Trip to Waiheke Island: from Vineyards to Beaches

Tui on Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand

Tiritiri Matangi Island: How to See Rare and Endangered Birds in Auckland

Franz Josef glacier heli hike

How to See New Zealand Glaciers: Franz Josef, Fox, & Tasman (Mt. Cook)

Monroe Beach, one of the stops along a west coast New Zealand South Island Road Trip

NZ South Island Road Trip: Queenstown to Nelson (West Coast)

Due to it's shape, this New Zealand Parliament building is named the Beehive

Heaps of Free Things to Do in Wellington New Zealand – Travel Local

Skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand at Cardrona Alpine Resort

Skiing and Snowboarding in New Zealand: Finding Your Best Ski Field

Waikato River seen from Parana Park

9 Surprising Things to Do in Hamilton New Zealand

Hot & Cold Pools near Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand

Free Things to Do in Rotorua New Zealand – Travel Local

Sunset over the water in Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Russell, Bay of Islands: A Sordid History in New Zealand’s First Capital City

White silica sand at Rarawa Beach on the Aupouri Peninsula New Zealand

Rarawa Beach: Walk on White Silica Sand in Northland, New Zealand

Inside a glamping tent looking out at the ocean in one of many hotel alternatives in Chile

Hotel Alternatives: Get Local and Enjoy Culture without Sacrificing Comfort

Precolombian Art

Chile Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Yellow-eyed penguin at Katiki Lighthouse in New Zealand

Katiki Point Lighthouse & Other Spots to See Yellow-Eyed Penguins in NZ

Purakaunui Falls, a multi level cascading waterfall in the Catlins, Southland New Zealand

Discover the Catlins: A New Zealand Rainforest Along the Southern Coast

Street art on Cerro Concepción (Conception Hill) in Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso Street Art: Examples of Vibrant Expression in Chile

Shakespear Park, Auckland New Zealand

Shakespear Park: Visit an Open Bird Sanctuary, with Beaches, and Hiking

View from Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay New Zealand

Things to Do in Hawkes Bay NZ: Wine Trails, Culture, Art Deco, and More

Sheraton Hotel Derelict, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Sheraton Rarotonga: Abandonded Hotel with a Curse in the Cook Islands

Muri Lagoon on a Rarotonga Travel Guide

Rarotonga Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Visit

Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase Park on Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Things to Do in Kangaroo Island – Itinerary for 2021

Singapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Dinner sailing cruise in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Explore Group

30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night in 2021

Man on water buffalo in rice field seen while driving from Da Nang to Hoi An Vietnam

Things to Do in Hoi An Vietnam: A Day Trip from Da Nang

Intricately carved waka house, where the Maori war canoes are stored at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Visit the Birthplace of New Zealand

Looking down at the dock in Paihia New Zealand in the Bay of Islands

Things to Do in Bay of Islands New Zealand: Adventure, Discover, Relax

Stained glass window on back wall of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland New Zealand

Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland – World’s Only Pacific Gothic Style Church

Stone Store in Kerikeri. New Zealand's oldest surviving stone building

Kerikeri Mission Station: Home of New Zealand’s Oldest Buildings

British clocktower in Argentina in Buenos Aires

Argentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Empanadas served in Argentina

Traditional Argentinian Food You Need to Try

The meal at the end of our cooking lessons Singapore

Food Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore

Auckland Lantern Festival, Auckland New Zealand

Auckland Lantern Festival 2021: A Vivid Celebration of Chinese New Year

The unique tiramisu at Baduzzi in Auckland New Zealand

20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2021

Arbory Afloat bar and restaurant on Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia.

Fun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

Mirador Tres Cruces on our South America itinerary

Be Inspired: 18 Next Travel Destination Ideas

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

The three towers of Marina Bay Sands is the best place to stay in Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?

The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know

Two become One, A Giapo ice cream creation, Giapo Auckland New Zealand

Giapo Ice Cream is Now Gluten-Free in New Zealand and Still the Best!

SuperTree Grove behind the fountain in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

Things to Do in Singapore for Couples

Bangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand

Stupa outside library at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days

An allergy safe cake on a cruise ship

Cruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail

Australian animal Quokka and joey on Rottnest Island in Western Australia

What to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Quokka Selfies

Wheat silo art in Albany Western Australia, part of the Public Silo Trail

Perth to Albany Road Trip Via Public Silo Trail

Views from Victoria peak in Hong Kong

How to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong

Classic red rose in the rose gardens, Parnell Auckland

Parnell Rose Gardens: An In-Bloom Visual Tour in Auckland New Zealand

a beach scene with the words lightweight and useful travel gifts

Lightweight and Useful Travel Gifts for 2021 – Local or International Travel

Marble mountain Da Nang, Vietnam

Best Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam

Iguana at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney

Australian Animals: Unique, Poisonous, or Adorable

A stone house in shape of an eagle's head in Uruguay

Visit Uruguay: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Rest and relaxation is one of several benefits of cruising

7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You

La Mano Sculpture on of the many things to do in Punta del Este Uruguay

Things to Do in Punta del Este Uruguay Cruise Port

New Zealand Travel Tips

New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Entrance gate toEntrance gate to the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the synagogue, Marrakech Morocco the Jewish Cemetery is just down the street from the sy

Inside a Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue in Marrakech

Alien looking petroglyphs in Chile

Valle del Encanto: Petroglyphs in Chile’s Enchanted Valley

El Faro, the lighthouse, in La Serena Chile

Stargazing and Other Things to Do in La Serena Chile

Indoor Activities for Auckland on a Rainy Day

40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand

Repositioning Cruises move from one home city to another like this ship sailing into Sydney Harbour

Repositioning Cruises: Are they right for you?

Gargoyle on the second level of the Iglesia Capuchinos in Cordoba Argentina

Iglesia Capuchinos: A Tour Beyond Locked Doors

Aqueduct of Segovia Spain

Top Things to Do in Segovia Spain: A Fascinating Day Trip from Madrid

My Dengue Fever experience was caused by this Aedes aegypti mosquito

My Dengue Fever Experience in South America

Chapel of Bones around the world

Chapel of Bones Evora and Other World Ossuaries

One of the views from the Taieri Gorge Train, a Dunedin railways adventure on the South Island of New Zealand

South Island Road Trip: Dunedin to Christchurch NZ

Seeing the view from Cerro Campanario is one of the best things to do in Bariloche Argentina

Hiking and Other Outdoor Things to Do in Bariloche

Cruise ship ports around the world

21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World

Museums in Auckland New Zealand

7 Must-See Museums in Auckland New Zealand

Is South America safe? Read these tips

Is South America Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers

Salt flats in Purmamarca on our South America itinerary

Our South America Itinerary: Highlights of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Lake Tekapo New Zealand

Things to Do in Lake Tekapo: Scenic Days, Starry Nights

La Vantanas in Quebrada de las Conchas Argentina

Quebrada de las Conchas: Best of Salta to Cafayate

Alaska cruise tips

Alaska Cruise Tips: Know Before You Sail

Blue Mosque is a must see in Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey

Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

How to Visit Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

Palafitos in Castro, seen as we tour Chiloe Island

How to Tour Chiloe Island: See Penguins or Palafitos

A visit to the Cathedral of Cordoba is one of the many things to do in Cordoba Argentina

16 Unique Things to Do in Cordoba Argentina

photo credit-Hobbiton Movie Set

Day Trips from Auckland: How to Hit NZ’s Key Highlights in a Day

A street in the old historic district of Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay: A Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Dunrobin Castle seen while driving around Scotland

Scotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

Palm trees line the coast on Tahiti Island in French Polynesia

Cruising to Tahiti: Things to do in a day (besides the beach)

Tango dancers on Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo - one of the free things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

24 Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires Argentina

Azamara Cruise reviews

Our South America Boutique Cruise on Azamara Pursuit

Gannet colony at Muriwai Beach Auckland New Zealand

Muriwai Beach is Nesting Gannets, Black Sand, and Wild Surf in Auckland

Palacio Salvo in Plaza Independencia in Montevideo Uruguay

22 Things to Do in Montevideo Uruguay

Statue of Liberty in New York city

USA Adventure: Places to Visit on a USA Road Trip

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