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About Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom of Albom Adventures.comCapturing 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.

Colourful Hundertwasser art centre overlooking the marina basin is one of many cool things to do in Whangārei

15 Cool Things to Do in Whangarei and the Surrounding Area

Read more15 Cool Things to Do in Whangarei and the Surrounding Area
International Car Forest in Nevada

7 Things to Do in Nevada: Weird Options You’ll Have to See to Believe

Read more7 Things to Do in Nevada: Weird Options You’ll Have to See to Believe
A live cannon exhibit at Castillo de San Marcos - one of the unique things to do in St Augustine Florida.

Unique Things to do in St Augustine from Ghosts to the Fountain of Youth

Read moreUnique Things to do in St Augustine from Ghosts to the Fountain of Youth
Pole Dancing Auckland in a park

A New Look at Pole Dancing – Auckland Offers Fitness, Fun, and Comedy

Read moreA New Look at Pole Dancing – Auckland Offers Fitness, Fun, and Comedy
Waterfall at The Lost Spring in Whitianga on the Coromandel in New Zealand

Whitianga Hot Pools: Relax in Lost Spring Mineral Rich Water

Read moreWhitianga Hot Pools: Relax in Lost Spring Mineral Rich Water
Seeing the kauri trees along the path in Parry Kauri Park is one of the interesting things to do in Warkworth, New Zealand

Things to Do in Warkworth: Parry Kauri Park, Sheepworld and More

Read moreThings to Do in Warkworth: Parry Kauri Park, Sheepworld and More
Courtyard leading to flag monument, one of the best things to do in Rosario Argentina

Things to do in Rosario Argentina

Read moreThings to do in Rosario Argentina
Cucumber cured salmon

High Tea in Auckland at Cordis: A Luxurious Treat

Read moreHigh Tea in Auckland at Cordis: A Luxurious Treat
Two dolphins swimming seen on a Auckland Whale Watching trip

Auckland Whale Watching: Dolphins, Whales and Seabirds Await

Read moreAuckland Whale Watching: Dolphins, Whales and Seabirds Await
Eating at Cheek and Chong on the best gluten free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants

Gluten-Free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants: Orewa to Gulf Harbour

Read moreGluten-Free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants: Orewa to Gulf Harbour
Lunch at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby, one of the best gluten free restaurants in Auckland

28 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Auckland: Dining Out with Coeliac Disease

Read more28 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Auckland: Dining Out with Coeliac Disease
Lots of gnomes gathered on a fallen tree at Gnomesville in Western Australia

Gnomesville is Real! A Quirky Spot in Ferguson Valley, Australia

Read moreGnomesville is Real! A Quirky Spot in Ferguson Valley, Australia
Sachie's cooking class is one of our favourite , one of many fun date ideas Auckland

Auckland Date Ideas: 16 Creative Ways We Keep Romance Alive

Read moreAuckland Date Ideas: 16 Creative Ways We Keep Romance Alive
St Andrews Anglican Church in Cambridge, New Zealand

Things to Do in Cambridge NZ: Rural Charm and Sporty Fun

Read moreThings to Do in Cambridge NZ: Rural Charm and Sporty Fun
Vivid blue water of Blue Spring Putaruru

Blue Spring Putaruru: Crystal Clear Water at Te Waihou Walkway

Read moreBlue Spring Putaruru: Crystal Clear Water at Te Waihou Walkway
Driving Creek Railways in Coromandel Town

Driving Creek Railway: Blending Art, Nature, and Adventure in New Zealand

Read moreDriving Creek Railway: Blending Art, Nature, and Adventure in New Zealand
Coromandel Road Trip in New Zealand

27 Things to Do in Coromandel – Road Trip Highlights

Read more27 Things to Do in Coromandel – Road Trip Highlights
Memorial Fountain in Mission Bay Auckland at sunset

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

Read moreMission 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

Read moreInteresting Facts About New Zealand – World Records and Fun Trivia
Auckland as seen from North Head in Devonport New Zealand

Auckland Activities: 13 Unique Things to Do in Auckland

Read moreAuckland Activities: 13 Unique Things to Do in Auckland
ship degaussing station in Shakespear Park, Auckland

WWII Ship Degaussing Station in Shakespear Park, Auckland NZ

Read moreWWII Ship Degaussing Station in Shakespear Park, Auckland NZ
Hiking is one of the many things to do in Raglan New Zealand

17 Things to Do in Raglan: Even if You’re Too Old to Surf

Read more17 Things to Do in Raglan: Even if You’re Too Old to Surf
Driving is one of the best ways of travelling around New Zealand

Getting Around New Zealand: Local Intel on Travel & Booking

Read moreGetting Around New Zealand: Local Intel on Travel & Booking
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

Read more18 Best Parks in Auckland for Walking, Hiking, and Natural Beauty
Sydney Harbour sunset

Enjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away

Read moreEnjoying 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

Read more17 Fun Things to Do in Adelaide South Australia
Hundertwasser Centre for the Arts is one of three NZ Hundertwasser structures by the artist. The others are the Hundertwasser toilets and the Pavilion for Nature.

3 NZ Hundertwasser Wonders: Art Centre, Toilets, Pavilion

Read more3 NZ Hundertwasser Wonders: Art Centre, Toilets, Pavilion
A dirt road leading to the mountain as part of several New Zealand road trips

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

Read moreNew Zealand Road Trips: Our Itineraries for North or South Island Adventures
Panda at the research center on our Chengdu itinerary

Chengdu Itinerary: See Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, Giant Buddha

Read moreChengdu Itinerary: See Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, Giant Buddha
Map of the North Island of New Zealand highlighting Auckland day trips within 2 hours

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

Read more17 Exciting Auckland Day Trips: Nearby Adventures Within 2 Hours of CBD
Expansive view of tree lined Orewa Beach with sand leading to the sea

Orewa Beach: A Local’s Paradise and an Auckland Getaway

Read moreOrewa Beach: A Local’s Paradise and 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

A 3-Day Stewart Island Itinerary: NZ’s Ecotourism, Kiwi, and Hiking

Read moreA 3-Day Stewart Island Itinerary: NZ’s Ecotourism, Kiwi, and Hiking
Beach stop on our day trip to Waiheke Island

Day Trip to Waiheke Island: Vineyards, Beaches, or Adventure

Read moreDay Trip to Waiheke Island: Vineyards, Beaches, or Adventure
Round looking bellbird on Tiritiri island in New Zealand

Tiritiri Matangi Island: An Open Bird Sanctuary in Auckland

Read moreTiritiri Matangi Island: An Open Bird Sanctuary in Auckland
Franz Josef glacier heli hike

How to See New Zealand Glaciers: Franz Josef, Fox, & Tasman

Read moreHow to See New Zealand Glaciers: Franz Josef, Fox, & Tasman
Monroe Beach, one of the stops along a west coast New Zealand South Island Road Trip

Queenstown to Nelson Road Trip Along the Stunning West Coast

Read moreQueenstown to Nelson Road Trip Along the Stunning 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

Read moreHeaps of Free Things to Do in Wellington New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand at Cardrona Alpine Resort

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

Read moreSkiing and Snowboarding in New Zealand: Find Your Best Ski Field
Overlooking the Waikato River is one of many things to do in Hamilton

10 Surprising Things to Do in Hamilton NZ – Our Guide to Fun

Read more10 Surprising Things to Do in Hamilton NZ – Our Guide to Fun
Hot & Cold Pools near Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand

15 Free Things to Do in Rotorua: Budget-Friendly Fun

Read more15 Free Things to Do in Rotorua: Budget-Friendly Fun
Watching the sun set over the water is one of the many things to do in Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Things to Do in Russell: Dark History of NZ’s First Capital

Read moreThings to Do in Russell: Dark History of NZ’s First Capital
White silica sand at Rarawa Beach on the Aupouri Peninsula New Zealand

Rarawa Beach – Weird Squeaky White Silica Sand

Read moreRarawa Beach – Weird Squeaky White Silica Sand
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

Read moreHotel Alternatives: Get Local and Enjoy Culture without Sacrificing Comfort
Precolombian Art

Chile Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreChile Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Yellow-eyed penguin at Katiki Lighthouse in New Zealand

Rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins at Katiki Point Lighthouse in NZ

Read moreRare Yellow-Eyed Penguins at Katiki Point Lighthouse in NZ
Purakaunui Falls, a multi level cascading waterfall in the Catlins, Southland New Zealand

Things to Do in the Catlins: Our Favourite Scenic Experiences

Read moreThings to Do in the Catlins: Our Favourite Scenic Experiences
Street art on Cerro Concepción (Conception Hill) in Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso Street Art: Examples of Vibrant Expression in Chile

Read moreValparaiso Street Art: Examples of Vibrant Expression in Chile
Shakespear Park, Auckland New Zealand

Shakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park

Read moreShakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park
View from Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay including the hang gliding launch ramp.

Things to Do in Hawkes Bay NZ from Wine Trails to Art Deco

Read moreThings to Do in Hawkes Bay NZ from Wine Trails to Art Deco
Sheraton Hotel Derelict, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Sheraton Rarotonga: Cursed Abandoned Hotel in the Cook Islands

Read moreSheraton Rarotonga: Cursed Abandoned Hotel in the Cook Islands
Muri Lagoon on a Rarotonga Travel Guide

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

Read moreRarotonga 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

Read moreThings to Do in Kangaroo Island

Singapore Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreSingapore 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 – Our Locals Guide

Read more30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night – Our Locals Guide
Man on water buffalo in rice field seen while driving from Da Nang to Hoi An Vietnam

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

Read more9 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

Read moreWaitangi Treaty Grounds: Visit the Birthplace of New Zealand
Looking down at the dock in Paihia New Zealand in the Bay of Islands

22 Things to Do in Bay of Islands That Keep Us Coming Back

Read more22 Things to Do in Bay of Islands That Keep Us Coming Back
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

Read moreHoly Trinity Cathedral Auckland: World’s Only Pacific Gothic Style Church
Stone Store in Kerikeri. New Zealand's oldest surviving stone building

Kerikeri Mission Station: Discover 2 of NZ’s Oldest Buildings

Read moreKerikeri Mission Station: Discover 2 of NZ’s Oldest Buildings
British clocktower in Argentina in Buenos Aires

Argentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreArgentina Travel Tips: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Empanadas served in Argentina

Traditional Argentinian Food You Need to Try

Read moreTraditional 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

Read moreFood Playground: A Must-Do Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore
The unique tiramisu at Baduzzi in Auckland New Zealand

20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025

Read more20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025
Arbory Afloat bar and restaurant on Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia.

Fun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

Read moreFun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

Read moreHow 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?

Read moreMarina 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

Read more25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Two become One, A Giapo ice cream creation, Giapo Auckland New Zealand

Giapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland

Read moreGiapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland
SuperTree Grove behind the fountain in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

24 Things to Do in Singapore for Couples: Discover the City

Read more24 Things to Do in Singapore for Couples: Discover the City

Bangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand

Read moreBangkok 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

Read moreBangkok 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

Read moreCruising 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 Adorable Quokka Selfies

Read moreWhat to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Adorable Quokka Selfies
Busselton Jetty in Busselton, Western Australia was a key a stop on our Perth to Albany road trip.

4-Day Perth to Albany Road Trip via Stunning Coastal WA

Read more4-Day Perth to Albany Road Trip via Stunning Coastal WA
Views from Victoria peak in Hong Kong

How to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong

Read moreHow to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong
Classic red rose in the rose gardens, Parnell Auckland

Our stroll through the Parnell Rose Gardens in Auckland

Read moreOur stroll through the Parnell Rose Gardens in Auckland
Marble mountain Da Nang, Vietnam

Best Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam

Read moreBest Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam
Water dragon, one of the many interesting Australian animals, we spotted this one at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney

16 Dangerous to Adorable Australian Animals We Have Spotted

Read more16 Dangerous to Adorable Australian Animals We Have Spotted
A stone house in shape of an eagle's head in Uruguay

Visit Uruguay: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Read moreVisit 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

Read more7 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

Read moreThings to Do in Punta del Este Uruguay Cruise Port
Cape Reinga lighthouse is used here to represent the best of New Zealand travel tips for first time visitors

New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Read moreNew 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 Synagogue in Marrakech and Sacred Jewish Cemetery

Read moreInside a Synagogue in Marrakech and Sacred Jewish Cemetery
Alien looking petroglyphs in Chile

Valle del Encanto Chile: Petroglyphs in an Enchanted Valley

Read moreValle del Encanto Chile: Petroglyphs in an Enchanted Valley
El Faro, the lighthouse, in La Serena Chile

Things to Do in La Serena, Coquimbo and Elqui Valley, Chile

Read moreThings to Do in La Serena, Coquimbo and Elqui Valley, Chile
Indoor Activities for Auckland on a Rainy Day

40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand

Read more40 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?

Read moreRepositioning 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 in Cordoba Argentina

Read moreIglesia Capuchinos: A Tour Beyond Locked Doors in Cordoba Argentina
The ancient aqueduct seen from ground level is one of the most impressive things to do in Segovia Spain

Things to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle

Read moreThings to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle
My Dengue Fever experience was caused by this Aedes aegypti mosquito

My Dengue Fever Experience in South America

Read moreMy Dengue Fever Experience in South America
Chapel of Bones around the world

Chapel of Bones Evora and 10 Other World Ossuaries

Read moreChapel of Bones Evora and 10 Other World Ossuaries
One of the views from the Taieri Gorge Train, a Dunedin railways adventure on the South Island of New Zealand

Dunedin to Christchurch Road Trip: Unique East Coast Stops

Read moreDunedin to Christchurch Road Trip: Unique East Coast Stops
Seeing the view from Cerro Campanario is one of the best things to do in Bariloche Argentina

20 Things to Do in Bariloche: Hiking and Other Outdoor Fun

Read more20 Things to Do in Bariloche: Hiking and Other Outdoor Fun
Cruise ship ports around the world

21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World

Read more21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World
Museums in Auckland New Zealand

8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand

Read more8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand
Is South America safe? Read these tips

Is South America Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers

Read moreIs 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

Read moreOur South America Itinerary: Highlights of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Lake Tekapo New Zealand

Things to Do in Lake Tekapo: Epic Days and Starry Nights

Read moreThings to Do in Lake Tekapo: Epic Days and Starry Nights
La Vantanas in Quebrada de las Conchas Argentina

Quebrada de las Conchas: 10 Unique Stops – Salta to Cafayate

Read moreQuebrada de las Conchas: 10 Unique Stops – Salta to Cafayate
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