Category: New Zealand
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A Weekend Guide to the Seaside Town of Russell, New Zealand
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Imagine sitting on a bench with a small cup of ice cream. In front of you are colorful boats filling a harbor. Behind you is a man playing an acoustic guitar and singing covers of classic rock songs for a small audience in a beautiful old hotel. To your right…
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Six Must-See Places on New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
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A recap of our favorites on the south island’s west coast.
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The Catlins and the South Coast: A Less Popular Gem in New Zealand
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The region south of Dunedin is home to the Catlins Forest Park and the south coast of New Zealand. It’s definitely not as popular as the Remarkables and Queenstown. There are giant trees, ferns, and shades of green you’ve never even imagined. There are rolling hills, waterfalls, and the most…
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New Zealand: A Perfect Beginning
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Shared some of our thoughts on New Zealand and the perceptions we had going into it.
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Things to Know Before Traveling to New Zealand
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Before leaving for any trip, I look for information on things to expect when I get there. New Zealand wasn’t too different from the US, but there were still some things we learned after our time there. I want to share all the things to know before traveling to New…
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A North Island Itinerary: Cities, Volcanoes, and Coasts in New Zealand
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We spent 20 days exploring this part of New Zealand and wanted to share our North Island Itinerary. Our original plan was two weeks on the south and one week on the north. Once we started outlining our plans, we determined that there was so much to see in three…
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Best Eats in Auckland
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Food, what is it that makes this topic so challenging for me? I mean, I am pretty experienced at eating and here I am sharing the best eats in Auckland. So, there’s no reason that the activity of lunch, dinner, or elevenses (still thinking about Hobbiton) should ever present a…
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Month 2 Stats & Recap
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We have officially been on the go for two months now. We are finally slowing down and taking more time in each place. If you missed month 1, you can find that by clicking here. If you’re all caught up, here is month 2: Countries Visited 2 – New Zealand…
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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,…