Our New Zealand road trip with teenagers continues north from Waihi Beach, taking us through Whangamatā and Auckland before a free afternoon at Auckland Botanic Gardens and a peaceful evening sea dip at Snells Beach.

Returning to Zakynthos with family to explore Greek food, turtles, hidden gems and island life in beautiful Zante.

As a nutritionist — and as a 43-year-old woman — I sit at the intersection of knowledge and lived experience. I understand food on a biochemical level, but I also experience firsthand how complex eating can become when you’re managing gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, and peri-menopausal hormone fluctuations. Add travel into the mix, and even the best intentions can feel challenging. When you’re away from your home base, routines disappear. Familiar foods aren’t always