New Zealand
I’m a Wellington based writer who mostly writes about travel, including New Zealand, Japan, culture, history, and solo travel.
Recent destinations include Queenstown, Dunedin and Hamilton. My next trip is to Auckland.
One of New Zealand's earliest farms, Mana Island is now a scientific reserve. Denise Stephens learns about the restoration projects
WELLINGTON - Air New Zealand flight NZ0245 to Sydney departed from Wellington Airport on Monday 19 April, the first scheduled international flight from the airport in over a year. The international terminal has been used for domestic flights during that time, with the duty-free store and immigration area cordoned off.
Following in her grandfather's footsteps, Denise Stephens finds where many have fought and died for centuries.
Denise Stephens visits a shrine dedicated to rugby, in Kyoto.
The JR Pass (or Japan Rail Pass) has long been a staple item when planning travel to Japan. First-time visitors to Japan are frequently advised to get a JR Pass to save money. This advice is very misleading - it all depends on your itinerary.
If you're not sure about committing to getting project management certification, you can get a basic project management credential that will help you land a project management job and successfully deliver your first projects. It can also be a useful foundation for a more advanced and specialized certification later on.
Denise Stephens flies from Sapporo to Tokyo Haneda on Air Do ADO020.
Tokyo is famous for its urban landscapes, but its beautiful gardens are an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Japanese gardens are carefully designed to create miniature landscapes which make it easy to forget that you're in a big city.
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, but there are many free things to do and see all over the city. Get an insight into traditional Tokyo at a temple or walking through one of Tokyo's older districts. See contemporary Japan through modern architecture and the latest technology.
Denise Stephens travels from Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express train