14.18: Kiwi Adventure 10: Whales, White, and Wong’s

Written By Kelly Smith

🚤 Auckland has stolen our hearts! Join Susan and Cort for one last hurrah in the City of Sails. From a breathtaking whale-watching excursion to some unintentional fine-dining loyalty at White + Wong’s, this episode is packed with laughter, adventure, and mouthwatering foodie recaps.

🌊 Major Highlights:

  • [00:01:00] Whale and dolphin excursion: The sights, the science, and the sneaky nap moments.

  • [00:03:00] Environmental insights: Why our excursion helped support marine research.

  • [00:10:00] Restaurant adventures: White + Wong’s strikes again!

  • [00:15:00] Dessert debates and dining dilemmas—why starting with sweets is the pro move.

  • [00:16:00] Planning the next big adventure with the Geek Girl Soup travel crew.

🍴A travel tale full of delectable dumplings, fluffy bao, and pineapple perfection. Plus, the ups and downs of dealing with rude restaurant staff and a very unprepared excursion mom.

👀 Listen in as we recount our amazing time in New Zealand and start scheming for the next Geek Girl Soup getaway. Until then, geek on!

Bryde's whale back in the ocean
seagulls flying over the ocean
sailboat sailing past Auckland
sailboat on the ocean
back of a whale watching boat in a dock
inside of a whale watching boat
a white and red striped lighthouse
Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith is on a mission to help ensure technology makes life better for everyone. With an insatiable curiosity and a multidisciplinary background, she brings a unique perspective to navigating the ethical quandaries surrounding artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation.

https://kellysmith.me
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