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.
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Rapperswil - What a visitor to Rapperswil needs to know
Eclipse chasing - Essential total eclipse trip planning information from 2010 to 2019
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Antwerp - what to do, see, stay and eat - What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
2012 Solar Eclipse - partial stages of the eclipse recommence - Video of third contact and the bgeinning of the partial eclipse during the 2012 eclipse seen from Port Douglas
The Antelope - the dog friendly pub - The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
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