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Kaikoura, New Zealand Travel Guide: Luxury Treehouses, Swimming with Dolphins, and More!

Where to stay, eat, and explore in Kaikoura | This gorgeous coastal town on the South Island of New Zealand has snow-capped mountains on one side and ocean on the other.

New Zealand Vacations: North Island vs. South Island

Did you know New Zealand is actually made up of two small islands? The North Island and the South Island offer an incredible variety of landscapes and experiences for New Zealand vacations, but their characters are slightly different. The North Island is warmer, with more beaches and a stronger Maori cultural presence. You’ll also find Read More…

New Zealand’s Charm Lies Off the Beaten Path

Hello, everyone! I just returned from my third trip to New Zealand. I was lucky enough to travel for 3 weeks throughout the country with my parents. And while I know that places like Queenstown, Rotorua, and Auckland are the headliners in New Zealand, some of the smaller, off-the-beaten-path places are oozing with Kiwi charm. Read More…