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A Kiwi Adventure: From Auckland to Hobbiton and Beyond

April 1, 2024 by Luis DomenechLeave a Comment

Hobbit holes

As a traveller planning to land in New Zealand, Hobitton is one of the must-see destinations in the country.  It is known worldwide and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. No matter the season, Hobitton is always an excellent place to visit! In this guide, I will explain how to get there (from Auckland), what you can expect while driving to Hobitton and what you will find there. Followed by nearby destinations, like Rotorua, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Culture, Drinking, Film, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, Helicopter, Hiking, Hot Air Balloon, Journey, Markets, Mountain Climbing

14 Best Things to Do in The Bay of Islands, New Zealand

February 10, 2024 by Luis DomenechLeave a Comment

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The Bay of Islands in New Zealand is a stunning destination with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and various activities. Today, we will briefly introduce the best things to do in the Bay of Islands; without any rush, we can enjoy many of them and visit most of the area within 4–5 days. If you have more time to chill in this fantastic New Zealand destination, then the better; you will stay energized by the Bay of Islands! 1. Visit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Beach, Cruising, Culture, Dolphin, England, Fishing, Helicopter, Hiking, History, Markets, Museum, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Whales, Wildlife

The Top 10 Best Adrenaline Activities in Queenstown

February 12, 2023 by Ciaran CoughlanLeave a Comment

Queenstown, New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the world, and for good reason. This picturesque town nestled in the Southern Alps offers a wide range of adrenaline activities that will thrill even the most experienced thrill-seekers. From skiing and snowboarding to bungee jumping and skydiving, Queenstown has something for everyone, you'll never run out of things to do in Queenstown. We'll be taking a look at the top 10 best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bicycle, Bridges, Canyon, New Zealand, Resort, River Rafting, Ski Trip

Mount Cook Scenic Flights, New Zealand

May 21, 2020 by Rituparna9 Comments

Why New Zealand? The answer is simple. It is breathtakingly beautiful! My first visit to this island country left me awestruck and mesmerised to say the least. I haven’t seen a more scenic landscape before this. Among many, most noteworthy is the Mount Cook Scenic Flights, New Zealand. To my utter surprise the experience of that journey surpassed that of Jungfraujoch in Switzerland. The country lying in the southwestern Pacific Ocean has two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Cell Phone, Christmas, Fashion, Flowers, Helicopter, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Road Trip, Sports, Switzerland, Village, Wildlife

Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

January 6, 2019 by Dave8 Comments

Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up the mystique of this island in my mind based upon stories my mother related from a several month trip she took to the South Pacific in the 1960s. Mo'orea was by far her favorite island in the French Polynesia. While Mo'orea has certainly changed since those days, a visit to the island is like walking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airline, Airport, America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Drinking, Flowers, Hiking, Honeymoon, Ice Cream, Iceland, Massage, Music, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic

Budget Things To Do In Sydney, Australia

January 2, 2018 by A Couple for the Road3 Comments

Sydney is a city people save up to see, and spend years waiting for the opportunity. With great culture and beautiful scenery, it's no wonder why Sydney is so popular. However, it's also a large city that can be daunting to visit if you haven't planned on how to save for the trip or how to budget for the expense that Sydney can bring. No matter how long you're staying, however, you can enjoy a wonderful time in Sydney on a budget by enjoying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Culture, Fishing, History, Ireland, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Restaurants, Sydney, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

Capping Off a Journey ‘Down Under’ in The Cook Islands

November 24, 2016 by Avichai Ben TzurLeave a Comment

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As winter quickly sweeps in and we bid farewell to another magical summer, Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for the start of their tourist seasons, and with them millions of visitors who will make the long journey to discover their wonders. But if you’ve already come this far, cap off your vacation in style with a short eastbound flight over the blue waters of the South Pacific to the magical Cook Islands - where your visit to paradise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Australia, Beach, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Europe, Fiji, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Journey, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Nightlife, Paradise, Rainforest, Rome, Sailing

Winding the Watch of Island Time

May 15, 2015 by Tom Bentley5 Comments

I was in such a hurry to get to the Micronesian island of Kosrae, such a hurry to see its isolated beauty, such a hurry to begin my first year of teaching—in such a hurry to be out of my old life and in this new. After arriving, I wanted to jump right in, get my new house settled, fill it with food, set up the computer, arrange my classes and office, drive the length and breadth of the landscape and snorkel my fool head off in the island’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Bicycle, Christmas, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Hawaii, Japan, Los Angeles, Mississippi, Napa Valley, Palm Trees, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Traffic, Walking tour

Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles

July 18, 2014 by Tanja M. Laden40 Comments

My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I was studying history in graduate school. In a book whose title I have since forgotten (which might indicate why I quit grad school altogether), I read that Nelson Rockefeller's son Michael Rockefeller disappeared when he was 23 years old and that he was possibly cannibalized in Melanesia. At the time, I didn't know which came as a bigger surprise: that the young Rockefeller was most likely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, America, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, England, Festival, Fiji, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Honeymoon, Iceland, Interview, Los Angeles, Massage, Museum, Palm Trees

Club Med: An Unpaid Advertorial Paradise Lost: A Travel Survivalist Kit

May 19, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Crashing a Club Med in French Polynesia, nonpaying guest intruder John M. Edwards discovers life is no picnic. . . . I awoke on the rooftop of Tahiti’s international airport with a heavy jackboot nudging me in my ribs--! “Monsieur, Monsieur, allons-y!” All of the other sleeping backpackers, alerted by a piping yelp evocative of a vicious French poodle being savagely rogered insensate, rubbed the sleepy seeds from their eyes and gloomily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Backpacking, Beach, Beer, Bridges, Chocolate, Club Med, Drinking, Jetsetter, Journey, Paradise, Resort, Shopping Mall, South Pacific, Tahiti, Taxi, Tropical Paradise, Walking tour

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