© Don Benny V.About Don Benny (Author & Content Editor)
Don Benny V. is an experienced travel editor whose journeys across New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific shape the practical, down-to-earth travel advice he brings to NZ Pocket Guide. Having explored much of New Zealand’s North Island extensively, including Rotorua, Wellington, Napier and the Wairarapa, Don Benny draws from first-hand experience to offer tips that are as useful as they are insightful.
In addition to his on-the-ground knowledge of Aotearoa, Don Benny has travelled widely across the Philippines, Japan, Australia and beyond, giving him a global perspective and a strong grasp of both the logistics and joys of travel.
Alongside his work for NZ Pocket Guide, Don Benny contributes to seven other South Pacific travel guides, helping travellers from all over the world plan unforgettable island and road trip adventures.
Originally from the Philippines, he brings a unique voice and culturally rich outlook to his work, with a special knack for spotting hidden gems and explaining them clearly to international audiences.
Posts by Don Benny V.
Don has written and edited hundreds of articles for NZ Pocket Guide. Here is a non-exhaustive list of his publications so far: