Architecturally, Auckland is a hodge-podge of different styles. Façades have been retained and large, glass buildings placed behind them - giving a surreal "Ancient and Modern" look to the whole affair. Auckland is also home to the tallest building in the southern hemisphere - the Sky Tower - which is reflected in this picture.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (U) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (U)
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
London - museums not to miss - Information on and about the museums in London
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
London - 15 things not to miss - Fifteen things no visitor to London should miss
New Zealand - A personal guide to things to do, see, eat and drink in New Zealand
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Eclipse chasing - Essential total eclipse trip planning information from 2010 to 2019
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook