Kia ora! (That’s a Maori greeting you will hear often in NZ, although not as often as "sweet as, bro".) Where do I even start with...

I feel like this would be a good opportunity for that Boromir "One does not simply walk into Mordor" meme because seriously, one does NOT...

Taupo is not quite as fun-filled or interesting as Rotorua, but it's a peaceful lakeside town that is probably a popular getaway for...

For the best overall cultural experience in New Zealand learning about Maori life and traditions, Rotorua is the town to visit. My first...

New Zealand is the world capital of extreme adventure activities. I wrote that with zero factual information to back it up, but as a...

This Kiwi Experience stop is advertised as Hot Water Beach, but really, it's the other sights on the Coromandel Peninsula that are worth...

While generally if you're looking for beaches, Australia is the better option, that doesn't mean New Zealand doesn't have its share of...

If you're making the journey to Middle Earth, there are some must-see spots around the country. At some point I will tell you all about...

It's finally time to start writing about my year and a half long adventure in New Zealand. Unfortunately, that journey starts in the...