Wellington used to get a bad repuation, calling it the “Windy City”. Yes, sometimes it can get windy, but it’s also become the center of a culinary revolution in the past few years. Dozens of restaurants and cafes have sprung up and you can do gourmet walking tours, matching wines to the meals. It’s a wonderful way to see this very walkable city. Another big attraction is the national museum of New Zealand, Te Papa. It offers a unique way to see the history and stories of New Zealand in one place. It’s open every day of the year and best of all, it’s FREE! Check out their website at www.tepapa.govt.nz It’s well worth a visit and is very well done.