Rarotonga, the biggest and main island of the Cook Islands, has a lot to offer tourists from spectacular watersports in the lagoon to treks high up into the rugged mountains in the center. A trip to Rarotonga can be as busy or as relaxing as you want it to be. For those that like an …
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Although small, New Zealand is a country with tons to offer travelers. With its diverse landscapes incredible hikes, and countless adventure activities it is sure to impress all visitors. But with so many things to so in New Zealand, it is hard to know where to go or where to spend most of your time. …
All trips to the Cook Islands start and end in Rarotonga so you’ll find yourself on the island for a few meals. We spent 5 nights in Rarotonga and ate as many restaurants in Rarotonga as possible not only for research for this article, but we like trying different places. It takes less than an …
Aitutaki, the gem of the Cook Islands. If you’ve ever seen a picture of the Cook Islands it most likely was of the Aitutaki Lagoon. I remember the first time googling Aitutaki and thinking there is no way the lagoon is that big and has that watercolor. Well, we can officially say it does, and …
Alright, so you’ve booked your tickets, you’re getting ready to pack & then it’s off to New Zealand! Most people inevitably fly into the countries major city of Auckland to begin their adventures in Middle Earth. The city of sails as it’s nicknamed is home to some of the best eateries, museums, and views in …
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Planning the perfect two weeks in New Zealand can be a challenging task – there’s so much to see you can’t really see everything. If you have two weeks we suggest spending it on one island, and we suggest two weeks on the south island. Honestly, three weeks to explore just the south island is …
Travelers are seeing New Zealand through campervan windows. It’s a culture around here really, with multiple companies renting out vans and car markets catering specifically to foreign visitors. With a few simple campervans tips your sure to have an amazing time. Hitch-hikers weighed down by backpacks wait for travelers with wheels to take them to …
The picturesque country of New Zealand offers some breath-taking sights on every turn. A great way to truly explore the magnificence that this country has to offer is to opt to drive around its most popular tourist attractions. One of the best drives to consider during your time here is the one between Christchurch and …
Today is our 500th travel day! When we started planning our RTW trip it was going to be just over a year, and here we are in Morocco 500 days later… and no end in sight on our RTW trip. Let’s look back at all the countries we have had the privilege of “GETTING STAMPED” in …