Bungy Jumping the Nevis
Updated: 03/14/2019 | March 14th, 2019 New Zealand is known for its adventure activities. People come from around the world to white water raft, hike (they have one of the best day hikes in the world...
View ArticleA Guide to Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Updated: 03/14/2019 | March 14th, 2019 The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is not only considered the best one day hike in New Zealand but one of the best in the world. It is a 19.4km hike that takes you...
View ArticleLearning to Fish in Taupo, New Zealand
Updated: 12/23/2017 | December 23rd, 2017 I’ve only been fishing once in my life. It was during an extended stay on the island of Ko Lipe in Thailand. A few of us had rented a boat to explore the...
View ArticleLearning How to Scuba Dive in Fiji
Updated: 01/19/2019 | January 19th, 2019 Learning to dive is something I’ve always found excuses to not learn how to do. Something always comes up. I don’t have the money, I don’t have anyone to go...
View ArticleFlying High in New Zealand’s Fiordland
Posted: 4/5/2018 | April 5th, 2018 “How do you do on boats?” “I love ’em,” I said gripping the seat of the plane tightly. “Well, just picture turbulence as waves you can’t see,” the pilot said with a...
View Article13 Great Reasons to Visit New Zealand
Updated: 09/12/2019 | September 12th, 2019 New Zealand is one of the ost sought-after destinations in the world. With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling hills, and copius amounts of...
View ArticleMy Favorite Hostels in New Zealand
Updated: 1/10/2019 | January 10th, 2019 Traveling around New Zealand, you’ll find a wide range of hostels in this small country: decrepit, run-down chains; modern conglomerates; quirky, little...
View ArticleHow to Get Around New Zealand on a Budget
Updated: 1/5/2019 | January 5th, 2019 It’s easy to get around New Zealand. Buses go everywhere, cars constantly pick up hitchhikers, campervans are easy to rent, and backpacker bus tours zigzag around...
View ArticleThe Cost of Traveling New Zealand in 2019
Updated: 12/23/2018 | December 3rd, 2018 New Zealand. The land of Middle Earth, Great Walks, kiwis, backpackers, adventure sports, delicious wine and pristine wine regions. And a land that sucks all...
View ArticleWaitomo’s Glow Worm Caves
Updated: 9/1/2018 | September 1st, 2018 Waitomo is famous for one thing: worms. And not just any ol’ worms but glow worms! Every year thousands of travelers come here to see the famous glow worms that...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Hostels in Auckland
Posted: 1/5/2023 | January 5th, 2023 Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand. Nestled within an hour’s drive of over a hundred beaches, Auckland makes for a great base for day trips. While I...
View ArticleThe 6 Best Hostels in Queenstown
Posted: 1/13/2023 | January 13th, 2023 Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu on the southern island of New Zealand, Queenstown is beautiful city set in an already beautiful country. With the Southern...
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Auckland: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 3/5/2023 | March 5th, 2023 Boasting harbors galore and multiple boat-packed marinas, Auckland, the largest and most sophisticated urban area in New Zealand (though it’s not the capital), is...
View ArticleThe Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary
Posted: 5/8/2023 | May 8th, 2023 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as...
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Christchurch: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 2/10/24 | February 10th, 2024 The second-largest city in New Zealand (and the largest on the South Island), Christchurch is filled with cool markets, funky bars, and lots of new and trendy...
View ArticleThe 6 Best Hotels in Christchurch
Posted: 2/10/2024 | February 10th, 2024 The largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is a popular stop for pretty much anyone traveling around the country. The city was severely...
View ArticleMy Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary for New Zealand’s North Island
From cosmopolitan cities to stunning nature, pristine beaches to volcanic mountains, New Zealand’s North Island really packs a punch. Home to seventy-five percent of New Zealand’s population, a lot of...
View ArticleMy Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary for New Zealand’s South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is the country’s larger (but less-populated) island…but it’s also the most visually stunning. With just 23% of the country’s 5.2 million inhabitants, it’s a dramatic...
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