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If you've seen the Lord of the Rings films, you already know why New Zealand is at the top of most travelers' must-see lists.

Most Remote Beach in the World . Top Story - February 2018.
If you are at all like me, you're always seeking a new adventure and an opportunity to run from the cold and head for warm rays and Vitamin D. Among one these fleeting trips from Wisconsin winters, I traveled to New Zealand for a two week trek around the south island.
By Patty Grimmer8 years ago in Wander
Luxurious Lavender
If you find yourself in the Wairarapa in January treat yourself to an outing that will indulge the senses. Located on the outskirts of Carterton, Lavender Abbey is part of a seven-acre lifestyle property belonging to Stuart and Jan Abernethy. They started the plantation after they moved to the Wairarapa in 2008 and fell in love with lavender and its huge range of uses. They have over 2,000 plants and lavender cultivation starts in Spring (September in New Zealand) and finishes in February with an annual crop of around 700kg of flowers. These are made into essential oil (that they have won awards for) and they then use the oil in a range of their own handcrafted products from soap, lotions and creams to wood polish.
By Skye Bothma8 years ago in Wander
5 Steps to Move to New Zealand from the United States
1. Find a job. Sound easy right? A little more to it than you would realize. New Zealand is constantly looking to improve its economy, so skilled workers are in high demand.
By Tiffany Williams8 years ago in Wander
How I Almost Threw the One Ring into the Fiery Pits of Mount Doom. But Didn't.
Becoming a fan of the Lord of the Rings series was a path I had no choice in taking. Meaning, my father imprinted it on me.
By Natasha Sydor8 years ago in Wander
New Zealand, a Truly Beautiful Destination
New Zealand is a beautiful destination that has been voted as the favorite country by Telegraph readera for four years running. New Zealand prides itself on being safe and having no snakes or scorpions.
By Andrea Dawson9 years ago in Wander
Queenstown: A Travel Guide
Winter isn’t a lot of fun unless you are properly equipped with some skis and a hip flask. It was only a short flight to Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand but it felt like a world away from the dreariness of Sydney. Fresh deep snow, blue skies, and the streets teeming with attractive men in expensive winter wear.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
Jumping Off Kiwi Bridges
Francesca Peterson was thirty-eight years old the day she made her decision. Thirty-eight years of life, and now, a day to change all that had gone before. All the heartache, so many broken hearts along the way. The debt; credit really had been much too easy to obtain. The daily drudgery that was her work, so many wrong decisions taken there too. Today would change all that.
By Ian Paul9 years ago in Wander
The World's Scariest Landings
I consider travel to be the most rewarding of pastimes and welcome its mind-expanding experiences. Having visited more than 70 countries, I feel qualified to write with some authority on airports, specifically the approaches to them from the air.
By Ian Paul9 years ago in Wander
Spa Break Destinations Down-Under
Modern life can often feel a bit stressful. You’re running flat-out, trying to juggle your career, your friends, your family — it’s not often that you get to take a few moments out for yourself, just to relax and unwind, to decompress and get ready to get back in the game and do it all again.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander