Alexia Santamaria

A big bustling city can still be a friendly place for the family to stop over, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Cultivating gratitude: A mid-life suburban cynic tr...

River rafting, hot pools and trout abound in the middle of the North Island, writes Alexia Santamaria

Taste your way through the city with our guide to the best restaurants in Auckland, from fine dining to cheap eats

Alexia Santamaria checks out the growing craft beer scene in Melbourne, with some great bites to go with it.

I'll never forget the first time Steve Farrelly crossed my path. To be fair, I was warned. - New Zealand Herald...

The sights and the tastes of a place called Eden delight Alexia Santamaria.

The rise and rise of Auckland's most beloved ice cream couple. Taking one of our favourite sweet treats to places it's never been,

Alexia Santamaria quits Auckland for the weekend and goes further than anticipated.

If the train ride is this stunning, how much better can the main attractions be? I contemplated as my carriage sped past serene blue lakes, clear bubbling streams and thundering - New Zealand Herald...

Article on a group of women who took their fertility into their own hands and have now formed a coffee group to support each other.

Dunedin's iD Fashion Week is dedicated to celebrating the southern city's style and the designers, both established and emerging, who are making their mark. We meet three creative minds who may be new to fashion, but are already upping the stakes.

What to have for lunch every day when you work in an office is a fraught issue. Eating out is so tempting but eventually takes its toll on your bank account, and sometimes your waistline (depending on whether you're grabbing green smoothies and acai bowls or burgers and freakshakes).

The largest city in New Zealand’s South Island is filled with natural beauty, top-notch dining and lots of art and culture.

For one of New Zealand's smaller major cities, Dunedin plays it big when it comes to impressive tourist attractions. It's kind of the perfect holiday a place where you can get a park without raising your blood pressure, but where you'll also see things that'll knock your socks off.