Perfect pairing – an homage to the career waiters of New Orleans

In the fine dining Creole restaurants of New Orleans, great waiters are revered as much as the great food.

Food, Travel, ProfileJacqui Gibson1 October 2018New Orleans, Stone Soup Syndicate

A visit to Italy’s Chianti wine country

Fattoria Poggerino is a boutique winery and heritage B&B located deep in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti wine district.

Food, Travel, DrinkJacqui Gibson1 September 2018Italy, Wine tours, Chianti

Why Ngāti Kuri wants a predator proof fence

The Far North of New Zealand will be predator-free when Ngāti Kurī build an 8.5km predator-proof fence between Ninety Mile Beach and Parengarenga Harbour.

Travel in the US: the food heritage of New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina posed the greatest threat ever faced by New Orleans’ culinary scene. But determined foodies are ensuring that the Big Easy’s distinctive food heritage is preserved.

Hooch for the pooch: Garage Project turn their hands to dog biscuits

They make innovative, award-winning beers and now the clever brewers at Wellington-based Garage Project have turned their hands to dog biscuits.

Business, Food, ScienceJacqui Gibson2 December 2017Garage Project, Wellington, Beer, NZVA, VetScript magazine

Learning about Hurricane Katrina from the people who lived it

In this story for Epicure & Culture magazine travel writer Jacqui Gibson asks the question: can touring disaster sites be ethical?

TravelJacqui Gibson1 October 2017New Orleans, Ethical travel

How to freelance on the side

If you’re wondering how to freelance, here’s what you should think about.

Business, Corporate and PRJacqui Gibson4 July 2017Xero, Business guide

Jungle safari in Sri Lanka: a review of Kulu Safaris

Jacqui Gibson spends three days on safari in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park with Kulu Safaris.

TravelJacqui Gibson31 December 2016Safari, Kulu Safaris, Sri Lanka, Hotel review

A journey back in time to Australia's Norfolk Island

Jacqui Gibson meets one of Norfolk Island’s community treasures and takes a journey back in time.

Heritage and Culture, TravelJacqui Gibson31 October 2016Australia, Norfolk Island

Dark tourism in Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is preparing to lure more visitors by embracing its dark past.

On the side of wildlife: veterinarian Lisa Argilla

Lisa Argilla has transformed her childhood passion for wildlife into a rewarding career. As Jacqui Gibson learns, she now has ambitious plans for the future.

Science, ProfileJacqui Gibson1 October 2016VetScript magazine, veterinarian, wildlife, New Zealand, Otago, NZVA

Serenity in the Solomon Islands: an itinerary for honeymooners

Not your typical honeymoon destination, the Solomon Islands offers plenty of options for couples looking for a unique romantic retreat.

TravelJacqui Gibson1 January 2016Romance, Couples, Solomon Islands, Pacific, Honeymoon, NZ Bride & Groom magazine

The Catlins, New Zealand - an insider's guide

The Catlins, a coastal region in New Zealand's South Island, is a must-do for anyone who loves an off-the-beaten-track adventure.

TravelJacqui Gibson1 November 2015New Zealand, South Island, Catlins, Southland, Hotel review

Go West: 24 hours in the Solomon Islands

In the Solomon Islands there’s world-class diving and snorkelling, traditional culture, WWII artefacts and picturesque getaways. And in just 24 hours in the Solomons it’s possible to sample it all.

On the tracks of the ancestors: a story on the Hollyford Track

Fiordland’s Hollyford Track has heartfelt significance for those who guide visitors through this ancient land.

How the land lies: a journey into Mackenzie Country with AAT Kings

It contains the country’s highest mountains and biggest skies and more rabbits than people while its heritage sites make a high-country-farm tour of Mackenzie Country a lesson in early New Zealand history.

Positive changes in education: the Ministry of Education introduces NZSL internships

Jacqui Gibson profiles two new Ministry of Education interns fluent in NZSL with a strong understanding of Deaf culture.

Where's Welly? A report on the state of Wellington's marcomms and tech industries

The prime minister John Key called the capital a dying city. But as Jacqui Gibson discovers, those working in the tech and marcomms industries believe reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.

BusinessJacqui Gibson3 November 2013Marketing magazine, Wellington