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The Coromandel Peninsula Was Good for the Soul
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
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
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
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
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
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 of New Zealand
Our time near Golden Bay exploring the Tasman Region plus a short visit to Nelson before our ferry ride to the North Island.
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Month 1 Stats & Recap
A snapshot of month one on the road. The stats, the peak and the pit and other random information.
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The Marlborough Region – A Bicycle Tour of Wineries
New Zealand is famous for the wine produced in the Marlborough Region on the South Island. This region is responsible for producing 77% of New Zealand’s wine. This was a great spot after spending so much time on New Zealand’s coast the last few days. We knew the Marlborough Region…
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Our Daily Routine
Many people were curious about our daily routine. Every few days, we wake up in a new place, a new bed and with new adventures. There is no settling anywhere. Everything we own is in a backpack and a suitcase (and our friends’ basements). How could we possibly have any…