Denise Stephens
Travel writer - NZ Herald, NZ Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations, Sunday Star Times, TravelAwaits.com, AA Directions, and more
Freelance
I'm a freelance travel writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. My work has appeared in print and digital media in New Zealand and internationally, including the New Zealand Herald, Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations, Sunday Star Times, AA Directions, TravelAwaits.com, and Matador. Coming from a background in heritage projects, I like to explore a destination's culture and heritage, and give a sense of this in my writing.
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10 Mar 2024
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Yokohama
The Sunday Star Times
Yokohama grew around its port, one of the first in Japan to open up to foreigners in the 19th century. Today, reminders of Yokohama's maritime heritage sit alongside gleaming skyscrapers, making this...
15 Feb 2024
South Dunedin Beckons
nzmcd.co.nz
Even if you've visited Dunedin recently, there is plenty more to explore around Dunedin's lesser-known southern suburbs
25 Jan 2024
The Many Benefits of Travelling Around Japan by Train
Herald on Sunday
Taking the train cross-country is one of the most enchanting ways to discover Japan
25 Nov 2023
Old Gold
Herald on Sunday
Venturing beyond Tokyo's neon-lit tourist hubs are the tradition-steeped streets of Sugamo which reveal a charmingly different facet of the city
22 Aug 2023
5 Tips For Visiting Japan's Mount Fuji
travelawaits.com
Fuji rises to 12,389 feet on the coastal plain south of Tokyo, making it Japan's highest mountain. Here are some tips before you visit
25 Jul 2023
From safety, accommodation and dining options, Japan ticks every box for solo travellers
18 Jul 2023
Overnight by rail in winter
odt.co.nz
Denise Stephens takes the slow train to Tokyo. On a chilly February evening, people gathered on the platform at Matsue station waiting for the
10 May 2023
What to see in the Japanese city of Nagasaki: Beyond the bomb, lunar festivals and Portuguese surprises
nzherald.co.nz
Once Japan's front door to the world, Nagasaki is well worth a visit
17 Apr 2023
My 9 Favorite World Heritage Sites I Visited In Japan
travelawaits.com
The sites cover history from prehistoric times, through the early years of Buddhism, to more recent history of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima
