Is Queenstown worth visiting on your next trip to New Zealand? On the surface, this might seem like a pointless question—everyone goes to Queenstown, right? In reality, while the merits of Queenstown as a travel destination are difficult to deny, it’s not a must-see for every type of traveler. For example, city-minded sojourners who want […]
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I wasn’t sure if I would take a Milford Sound tour until a few days before I ended up doing it.
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s Mother Road
No matter when you end up taking your next Christchurch to Queenstown road trip, I have a feeling you’re thoroughly informed—and inspired—now.
Continue ReadingThe Best Escapes from Auckland
This post is not about Auckland sightseeing—it’s about what to do once you’ve had your fill of it.
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s Best Citi(es)
On one hand, it might seem slightly strange to be having the Auckland vs Christchurch debate right now.
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I’ve asked myself this question often over the past 18 months—and unfortunately, I still don’t really know the answer.
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You probably won’t be able to visit New Zealand in 2021.
Continue ReadingShould You Go Skydiving in Queenstown?
I knew I wanted to skydive in New Zealand, if I ever ended up doing it.
Continue ReadingIs New Zealand Expensive?
I knew the answer to this question before I boarded a recent flight from Sydney to Auckland—and I hope you do too.
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