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A Quick Peek into a Laidback Week in Ubud, Bali
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We arrived in Ubud one week ago (probably a little more by the time I posted this). It is magical. Being in one place for more than a few nights is a nice change from New Zealand. Ubud is known for yoga retreats and stunning jungle hideaways. It’s grown and…
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Our Gear: Luggage & Backpacks
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A question we get quite often is “how much luggage do you use?” That’s a question that most globetrotters will answer different because we all have different needs and wants. What we’d like to share today is our thoughts on the luggage we are currently using and why. Below you’ll…
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Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Extra Long Flights
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Long flights can be rough, but they are necessary to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the planet. We spent 34 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Christchurch (you can see the stats here). It was long, but we enjoyed our travel time. We wanted to share the things…
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The Coromandel Peninsula Was Good for the Soul
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After leaving the Volcanic Region of the North Island, we ventured out to the Coromandel Peninsula. A large sign greets you and tells you that Coromandel is good for the soul. We laughed and kept driving, but after 48 hours, it made more sense. This region is popular for Auckland…
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Hobbiton: Our Magical Visit to the Shire
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Out in the rolling hills near Matamata, there lies a magical place. A place with gardens, beautifully landscaped front yards and a beautiful inn. In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell,…
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Things to Do in Taupo: New Zealand’s Major Volcanic Region
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We left Wellington and headed north to the land of fire and geothermal activity – the Taupo Volcanic Region. The biggest concentration of volcanoes in New Zealand is located here in the center of the North Island. We had a few days to explore the geothermal areas, the mud pools…
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Favorite South Island Stays
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Are you planning a trip to New Zealand and wondering where to stay while on the South Island? You are in luck. We shared our full itinerary a few days ago here and now we wanted to add the places we stayed and loved. I have been really excited to…
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Our Favorites in Wellington, New Zealand
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The harbor was lit up with a pretty incredible sunset when the ferry pulled into Wellington. We had two nights to stay right in town and then another two nights just outside of town. We were pretty excited to be in a city for the first time in a while.…
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Our Itinerary for New Zealand’s South Island
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We were lucky enough to spend 25 lovely days on the South Island of New Zealand. Our original plan was two weeks in the south and one week in the north. Once we started outlining our plans, we determined there was so much to see in three weeks. We also…
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The Tasman Region
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Our time near Golden Bay exploring the Tasman Region plus a short visit to Nelson before our ferry ride to the North Island.
