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New Zealand may look small on a world map, but there is plenty to see if you hop in the car and go. We have road tripped over much of the country and share with you our best recommendations on where to go, stay, or eat, as well as what to do, what you can’t miss, and how many days you need.
Recent Articles
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Great Ocean Road Itinerary: 4 Days Loop – Melbourne with Inland Return
Billed as one of the world’s most spectacular road trips, the Great Ocean Road itinerary runs from Torquay to Allansford along Australia’s southern coast in the state of Victoria. Despite its name and impressive coastal views, much of the drive is inland …
San Francisco Itinerary 3 Days to See the Top 20 Must-See Locations
Our former home and still one of my favorite cities in the world, we found it a bit challenging to create a San Francisco itinerary that hit the highlights in just 3 days. As a result, what we present below gives you choices, the main one being to rush and get the highlights …
Auckland Sailing: 9 Ways to Get Out on the Water
Auckland sailing. There is nothing quite like that moment of silence after you have left the marina, raised the sails, and you turn off the engine. Pure paradise. On any day, Aucklanders can look out at the Hauraki Gulf and chances are good there will be plenty of sails, …
12 Unique Things to do in South Auckland, New Zealand
From natural beauty and historical sites to adrenaline-pumping thrills, there are plenty of unique things to do in South Auckland, New Zealand. We spanned an area from Auckland’s east to the west coast discovering the diversity of nature one expects to see on any coast …
Unique Things to Do in Anchorage: Pre and Post Alaska Cruise Ideas
Surrounded by huge mountains, lakes, glaciers, and teeming with wildlife, Anchorage is a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime destination. We found ourselves spoilt for choice, surrounded by so many unique things to do in Anchorage that we were glad we came for a week. Anchorage …
Things to do in Wanaka New Zealand: Most Free or with 2022 Discounts
Standing at the shores of Lake Wanaka, it was as though I had been transported to a paradise almost too exquisite to be real. Wanaka is my utopia. We spent three consecutive autumn and winter seasons living full-time in this paradise, and easily discovered plenty of things …
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As Auckland residents for nearly two decades, we love to share the best of our current home town.
If you’re in New Zealand, no doubt you will find yourself in Auckland at some point. Whether you are looking for something to do, somewhere to stay, or the best places to eat, we’ve got you covered.
In fact, we have travelled and eaten our way through the city. You can feel confident that our recommendations are based on our personal experience.
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I see you travel quite a bit in New Zealand and Australia. Do you have any tips for getting great deals?
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While we love a bit of luxury when we travel, we also don’t pass up a good deal. Over the years we have been approached by many companies offering discounts, but we have chosen to work more closely with Bookme in New Zealand and Australia. They are 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, and our first stop for up to 70% off of entrance tickets, tours, meals, adventures, and more.
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I love your photography! What type of camera do you use?
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I am a huge fan of Olympus for ease of use and camera quality. My primary camera is an Olympus OMD-em5. It’s a micro four-thirds camera system that is much lighter in weight than my former DSLR. For a person like me who travels light, it makes a difference. Plus, it handles low light better than any camera I have used. And it claims to have the world’s most advanced image stabilization. I can go on, or you can read all about it directly from Olympus.
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Sometimes I can’t find the location or venue I am looking for. Are all of your travels published?
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We travel quite a bit and include lots of details in our articles. This always takes more time than we would think to get everything published. As a result, not all of our travels have made it to the blog yet. Feel free to reach out to see if we have visited the destination you’re considering.
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We like the same type of travel! How can I duplicate your adventures?
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Good news! Whenever we travel, be it international or domestic, we take extensive notes and tons of photos. This way we can put together detailed itineraries filled with suggestions of things to do, where to eat, accommodation recommendations, and more. Start at the top of the page, and use one of the destination drop-down menus for ideas, or if you know where you want to go, use the search box.
