Antarctica for kids (and their parents)
This south polar continent is on many people’s bucket list and rightly so. It’s the only continent we haven’t visited yet, and it’s high on our list. It’s also an extremely expensive visit, so it’s going to be a while before we can make it happen. With the expense of travel and its extremely remote location, it isn’t exactly a hot family destination spot, but there is a way to experience Antarctica for kids and their families. While...
Traveling between the cities of New Zealand
When looking at New Zealand on a map, it can seem deceptively small. The country may have more sheep than people, but it is by no means a short trip to get between the various cities of New Zealand. In fact, a bus from Auckland to the nation’s capital is an 11-hour ride, and they’re located on the same island. There are several options for getting around, and it’s worth spending a bit of time doing some research to see what your best...
Could I live in Australia or New Zealand?
As we slowly make our way around the world (only one continent unvisited!), we’re paying attention to the places we might want to stay longer and possibly use as a long-term base. We’ll still travel, but at some point I’m sure we’re going to want a place that feels a bit more like “home” where we can both make friends and be part of a local community. We absolutely loved Australia, and we’re enjoying New Zealand so far. But I have to...
A Guide for First Time Visitors to New Zealand
Famous for Lord of the Rings, extreme sports and having twenty times more sheep than people, New Zealand is a country on many a bucket list. Here are the need-to-know basics for visitors to New Zealand to help maximize their bang for their buck. Where to Go The charm of New Zealand doesn’t lie within its cities. Chances are, if you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, you already know that. New Zealand is most famous for its...
Book Review: Ka Mate: Travels in New Zealand
I recently had the pleasure of reading this book about New Zealand, a place that has been in my sights for a long time to visit. When I saw that his book was available, I read this excerpt and just had to read it. Like most of us, I had a preconceived idea of New Zealand. When asked to summarize the country in a few simple words I’m sure many of us would mention Australia, as if the two were still linked by their joint history of...
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